Herd intelligence benefits IT security (InfoWorld via Yahoo! News)
December 28, 2007
The rise of customized malware is forcing security software vendors to change their tactics quickly and begin using customers’ machines as their initial line of threat detection intelligence, according to a new report from Yankee Group.
IBM Sets Out To Prove Security Mettle (NewsFactor)
December 28, 2007
IBM is trying to succeed in the less familiar terrain of network and desktop security — and finding that a few high-profile moves aren’t enough to sway some skeptical analysts. When IBM acquired Internet Security Systems (ISS) a year ago, the industry’s mixed reaction included that of Gartner security analyst John Pescatore, who said it doesn’t “make sense for IBM to own network-security …
McAfee Internet Security Suite 2008 - complete package (CBS News)
December 28, 2007
McAfee Internet Security 2008 trounces Norton Internet Security 2008, offering a better designed product with more security tools. © 2007 CNET Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
McAfee Partners with Cox Communications to Provide Comprehensive Security Suite That Protects … (ThomasNet)
December 28, 2007
ATLANTA, and SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 3 — McAfee, Inc. (NYSE:MFE) today announced a partnership with Cox Communications, the third-largest U.S. cable provider, to deliver the Cox Security Suite powered by McAfee® to all Cox High Speed Internet customers. “We recognize that safe and secure high-speed Internet access is critical to our customers, and we pride ourselves on offering powerful PC …
The main internet threats for 2008
December 28, 2007
BitDefender highlighted mobile malware, botnets, phishing and identity theft as the main threats for 2008. The security firm’s 2008 security threat predictions include PC-based malware which, in 2008, is all about the money.
McCain says national security experience gives him an edge (The Globe Gazette)
December 28, 2007
MASON CITY — U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., said Thursday he’s been involved in every national security issue for the past 20 years, something that sets him apart from his rivals for the Republican presidential nomination.
Commission approves changes to security plan (The Huntington Herald-Dispatch)
December 28, 2007
HUNTINGTON — The Cabell County Commission adopted policies and procedures for courthouse security Thursday, but commissioners continued to decline comment on how the plan had changed.
McCain notes his experience on national security issues (The Globe Gazette)
December 27, 2007
MASON CITY — U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., said today he’s been involved in every national security issue for the past 20 years, something that sets him apart from his rivals for the Republican presidential nomination.
Checkpoint introduces new security solution (The Hindu)
December 27, 2007
CHENNAI: Check Point Software Technologies has launched UTM-1 (unified threat management) total security solutions. The solution protects mid-sized business networks against a wide range of internet attacks. — Corporate …
Law protecting Social Security numbers effective Jan. 1 (Elizabethton Star)
December 27, 2007
NASHVILLE — Starting Jan. 1, Tennessee businesses will be prohibited from including Social Security numbers in consumer mailings or requiring them to be used as identification on the Internet.
