IT Security


Santa Barbara County Safeguards Data with Erasure Software

Blancco software supports safe disposal of PCs and servers while providing central repository of erasure reports for audit and enforcement of IT asset management policy.

Oregon Selects ID Experts for Data Privacy and Breach Response

Portland-headquartered ID Experts is single-point reference for all this state agencies' needs.

Deloitte Ranks SecureWorks at No. 199 of Technology Fast 500

Ranking is based on fiscal year revenue growth; the company grew 496 percent from 2005-2009.

Study: Information Theft At Global Companies Surpasses All Other Forms Of Fraud For First Time

Theft of information and electronic data at global companies has overtaken physical theft for the first time, according to the latest edition of the Kroll Annual Global Fraud Report. This year’s study shows that the amount lost by businesses to fraud rose from $1.4 million to $1.7 million per billion dollars of sales in the past 12 months – an increase of more than 20 percent.

Lunarline Hires Cyber Operations Expert Thomas Augustine

Augustine will direct Cyber Security Education at the company.

WhiteHat Security Introduces Threat Research Center

WhiteHat Security engineers improve enterprise website security with operational efficiency and threat intelligence.

NIST Sponsors Second Cloud Computing Forum, Workshop In November

On November 4 and 5, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will host the Cloud Computing Forum and Workshop II to give government and industry stakeholders opportunity to comment on the next steps in developing cloud computing standards.

Research: More Than Half Of Mid-Sized Companies Have Seen Increase In Hacker Attacks Since Last Year

McAfee, Inc. recently released new research, finding that mid-sized organizations have seen increased attacks on their networks and systems since last year, according to the McAfee report The Security Paradox.



AmIHackerproof.com Gets Record Hits after CNN Appearance

The online web service had over 205,128 people who performed vulnerability scans and out of those scans over 40,221 registered in a 4 day period.

BLADE Software Eliminates 'Drive-By Downloads' From Malicious Websites

Insecure Web browsers and the growing number of complex applets and browser plug-in applications are allowing malicious software to spread faster than ever on the Internet. Some websites are installing malicious code, such as spyware, on computers without the user’s knowledge or consent.

DHS Launches Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign

The Department of Homeland Security recently launched the “Stop. Think. Connect.” public cybersecurity awareness campaign -- a national initiative that promotes simple steps the public can take to increase their safety and security online.

Report: More Than 50 Percent Of Malware Infections Occurred In Education Sector In First Half Of 2010

During the first half of 2010, Europe sped through the spam-generating fast-lane, bypassing North and South Americas, and Asia-Pacific to earn the "Top Producer of Spam" title. Based on the Trend Micro semi-annual 2010 threat report, spam continued to grow between January and June 2010, with a brief lull during April.

The New Warfighters

As we go about our day, preoccupied with work, family, friends and activities, many of us have the luxury of never thinking about cyberwarfare. But know that right this second, more than 100 foreign intelligence organizations are trying to hack into our military networks. A scary thought, isn’t it? To defend our nation against this threat, the Pentagon is partnering with NATO allies and the private sector.

Survey: Federal Executives Believe Cybersecurity Measures Hurting Agency Productivity

Citrix Systems Inc. recently announced key findings from a recently conducted survey on the impact of government cybersecurity measures on federal managers.

Going Virtual

Most people in the industry are familiar with how the NVR has changed the face of security video projects worldwide. As security hardware professionals, you may have been asked, “Aren’t NVRs just servers?” or “Can we use one of our extra e-mail machines as an NVR?” You might answer with a reserved, “Yes, but....”

Report: Trojans Constituted More Than Half Of All New Threats In Third Quarter

PandaLabs, Panda Security's antimalware laboratory, recently published its Q3 Quarterly Report on global malware activity, covering security events and incidents from July to September. Continuing the theme from the last report, PandaLabs once again found Trojans in the spotlight, comprising 55 percent of all new threats. Infection via e-mail, traditionally the most popular vector for spreading malware, has declined in favor of greater use of social media. These include clickjacking attacks using the Facebook "Like" button, fake Web pages positioned on search engines (BlackHat SEO) and zero-day vulnerability exploits.

DHS Announces Start Of Cyber Storm III Exercise

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano recently announced the beginning of Cyber Storm III -- a three-day long, DHS-sponsored exercise that brings together a diverse cross-section of the nation’s cyber incident responders to assess U.S. cyber response capabilities.

Poll: Businesses Express Confidence In IT Network Resilience, But Experiences Reveal Otherwise

CDW LLC, a provider of technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare, recentlyannounced the results of its Business Continuity Straw Poll, based on a survey of 200 Information Technology (IT) decision makers at medium and large U.S. businesses, each of which experienced significant network disruptions since July 2009.

Brigadier General Antonino

Brazilian Army Joins Forces with Panda Security to Combat Cyber-Warfare

Panda will train the Army's operational agents in the fight against cyber terrorism, digital crime and strategic preparation for cyber-warfare.

Report: Security Concerns Hinder Adoption Of Web 2.0, Social Networking In Business

McAfee Inc. recently revealed that business leaders worldwide see the value of Web 2.0 in supporting productivity and driving new revenue -- but remain deeply concerned about security threats associated with deploying the technology.

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    Understanding crime statistics in your industry and area is crucial for making important decisions about your security budget. With so much information out there, how can you know which statistics to trust? Read Now

  • Boosting Safety and Efficiency

    Boosting Safety and Efficiency

    In alignment with the state of Mississippi’s mission of “Empowering Mississippi citizens to stay connected and engaged with their government,” Salient's CompleteView VMS is being installed throughout more than 150 state boards, commissions and agencies in order to ensure safety for thousands of constituents who access state services daily. Read Now

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    Live From GSX: Post-Show Review

    This year’s Live From GSX program was a rousing success! Again, we’d like to thank our partners, and IPVideo, for working with us and letting us broadcast their solutions to the industry. You can follow our Live From GSX 2023 page to keep up with post-show developments and announcements. And if you’re interested in working with us in 2024, please don’t hesitate to ask about our Live From programs for ISC West in March or next year’s GSX. Read Now

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    People Say the Funniest Things

    By all accounts, GSX version 2023 was completely successful. Apparently, there were plenty of mix-ups with the airlines and getting aircraft from the East Coast into Big D. I am all ears when I am in a gathering of people. You never know when a nugget of information might flip out. Read Now

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    EasyGate SPT SPD

    Security solutions do not have to be ordinary, let alone unattractive. Having renewed their best-selling speed gates, Cominfo has once again demonstrated their Art of Security philosophy in practice — and confirmed their position as an industry-leading manufacturers of premium speed gates and turnstiles. 3

  • Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden Door Controls has relaunched its CV-7600 card readers in response to growing market demand for a more secure alternative to standard proximity credentials that can be easily cloned. CV-7600 readers support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2 encryption technology credentials, making them virtually clone-proof and highly secure. 3

  • HD2055 Modular Barricade

    Delta Scientific’s electric HD2055 modular shallow foundation barricade is tested to ASTM M50/P1 with negative penetration from the vehicle upon impact. With a shallow foundation of only 24 inches, the HD2055 can be installed without worrying about buried power lines and other below grade obstructions. The modular make-up of the barrier also allows you to cover wider roadways by adding additional modules to the system. The HD2055 boasts an Emergency Fast Operation of 1.5 seconds giving the guard ample time to deploy under a high threat situation. 3