Institute for Cyber Security launches tech incubator - UT San Antonio

November 20, 2008

(Nov. 20, 2008)--The UTSA Institute for Cyber Security (ICS) has launched the new Internet security incubator, a program which will develop and assist in commercializing promising technologies that address major cyber security and privacy issues. As ...

VMware Security Chief Leaves to Run OpenDNS - PC World

November 20, 2008

The head of VMware's security group has left to join San Francisco's OpenDNS, a startup that provides Internet infrastructure services. Nand Mulchandani took over as CEO of the DNS (domain name system) service provider on Nov. 5, replacing founder ...

Researchers find vulnerability in Windows Vista - Computerworld Australia

November 20, 2008

An Austrian security vendor has found a vulnerability in Windows Vista that it says could possibly allow an attacker to run unauthorized code on a PC. The problem is rooted in the Device IO Control, which handles internal device communication ...

Symantec’s Salem to Buy Companies, Avoid Discounts (Update2) - Bloomberg

November 20, 2008

Nov. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Symantec Corp. may buy technology companies whose market values have plunged because of the financial crisis, said Enrique Salem , the next chief executive officer of the world's largest maker of security software. ``There's ...

MS dumps OneCare, slates free security software for ‘09 - Australian PC World

November 20, 2008

Microsoft will dump its Windows Live OneCare consumer security software next year and instead give away revamped, streamlined anti-malware software that it's calling "Morro" for the moment. A longtime rival called the move the equivalent of Microsoft ...

Check Point Software shares edge higher - Forbes

November 20, 2008

Shares of Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. edged higher Thursday, helped by an analyst report predicting the Internet security software company will fare better than its competitors in a weakened economy. Morgan Keegan analyst Brian Freed ...

Check Point Software shares edge higher - CNBC

November 20, 2008

NEW YORK - Shares of Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. edged higher Thursday, helped by an analyst report predicting the Internet security software company will fare better than its competitors in a weakened economy. Morgan Keegan analyst Brian ...

Branch office security, traffic management get a lift - Australian PC World

November 20, 2008

Cymtec is announcing reporting and threat-protection upgrades to its network monitoring, analysis and enforcement appliance to give better visibility of network traffic and boost network performance. Sentry 3.0 software adds longer traffic capture ...

Microsoft to replace OneCare security suite with free Morro software - Geek.Com

November 20, 2008

Microsoft’s answer to offering a security suite to Windows users has not been met with the best of feedback or performance reviews since its inception. Windows Live OneCare has previously placed last in an anti-virus review and caused users major ...

Microsoft Plans Free Software to Shield PCs - Wall Street Journal

November 20, 2008

Microsoft Corp. said it will offer free software to protect PCs from viruses, in a move that could pose new challenges for independent makers of security software. The Redmond, Wash., company said it plans to introduce its security software, code ...

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