Cloud computing has benefits but how to secure access is a question that still must be answered. Some key points to address when thinking about beginning cloud computing include assessment, by assessing a companies needs, and creating a custom tailored size and span can help eliminate problems down the road, according to ZDNet.com. Organizations should […]

Two new audits have been released by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) Inspector General’s Office which uncovers deficiencies in digital security. The report highlights failing protect patients’ electronic information, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. The report also found problems with digital security, according to ModernHealthcare.com Seven […]

Certified Security Solution announced the immediate availability of the Certificate Reporting Tool, a new software solution that supports both certificate and certificate revocation list management in a Microsoft environment. Supporting all Microsoft Certificate Authority versions with an architecture that can be expanded with the development of custom connectors, the CSS CRT eliminates spreadsheets and manual […]

Privacy risk … or a fear of the biometrics boogey man? It’s a question that came up in Denver late last year when the health club chain, 24 Hour Fitness, introduced a fingerprint-based check-in system to replace its membership cards. The move added to the debate over whether systems that use fingerprint, face and eye […]

According to analysts at MarketResearch.com the demand for security software in the financial sector will climb to $6.9 billion dollars by 2014. Growth is fueled by compliance breaches and the costs associated with those. Many security companies have gone through mergers in the last couple of years which could be a benefit for companies in […]

Sophos has announced updates for three of its product lines. Sophos Mobile Control has been enhanced to prevent data loss for smart phones and remote wipes are now possible over the air. The end user can also access a Web-based console to wipe and protect data in case the phone is stolen or lost. Safeguard […]

The University of Colorado at Boulder has chosen VASCO to protect its newly installed supercomputer on campus. VASCO which produces the IDENTIKEY server and DIGIPASS GO 6, are used in tandem to prevent intrusions to the supercomputer, and maintain security on the network. The university realized that access control for its supercomputer, which is accessed […]

Proofpoint is seeing increased demand for its products including Proofpoint Enterprise Protection and Proofpoint Enterprise Privacy. As cloud based computing starts to take off, businesses are recognizing the cost savings, efficiency and security benefits of cloud based options for their businesses. Proofpoint is working towards hybrid cloud computing, or eventually 100% cloud based operations. Proofpoint […]

Passware Inc., a provider of password recovery, decryption, and electronic evidence discovery software, announced a partnership with Guidance Software Inc. to expand encrypted evidence discovery and analysis in the upcoming release of EnCase v7. Both companies have joined efforts to introduce a solution for electronic evidence discovery, decryption, and investigation. In phase one of the […]

As the Zeus Trojan virus starts making its way around the Internet, financial institutions are being put on alert. Zeus, as it’s been called, is particularly lethal because the code is being passed around online forums for anyone to use, according to a report from InAudit.com. Zeus doesn’t crash your computer, however, it does key-log […]