cloud security
Opportunistic scanning from cloud to endpoint
iScan Online introduces opportunistic security scanning from the cloud to any device. They perform internal PAN, PCI and Vulnerability scanning without installing software or …
PCI DSS cloud computing guidelines
The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) published the PCI DSS Cloud Computing Guidelines Information Supplement, a product of the Cloud Special Interest Group (SIG). …
Fear of government snooping hinders cloud adoption
Almost half of IT experts are deterred from keeping sensitive data in the cloud because of fear of government intervention and possible legal action, according to Lieberman …
Cisco unveils open networking “fabric” for data centers, clouds
Network speed, latency, and greater network port density in a single unit are key considerations for customers deploying virtualized data centers and moving to a managed cloud …
Most organizations plan to increase number of cloud apps
According to the results of a OneLogin survey on the adoption, use and security of cloud applications, a large majority of respondents, 78%, plan to increase the number of …
Users trust the cloud with important data
New research from Rackspace shows that Brits may be trusting the cloud as never before with up to £24 billion worth of digital assets stored remotely. According to the …
The dangers of third-party code for cloud security
Imperva announced a new report which examines the dangers of third-party code in cloud computing. In December 2012, a hacker breached Yahoo! with an SQL injection attack that …
Infoblox unveils new solutions for security, availability and automation
Infoblox announced new products enable organizations to manage the demands put on their networks by BYOD, cloud computing, migration to IPv6 and the evolving cyber-threat …
The cloud will impact the way security is consumed
Increased adoption of cloud-based computing is expected to impact the way security is consumed as well as how key government agencies will prioritize security of public cloud …
ObjectRocket launches MongoDB cloud service
ObjectRocket launched its fast and scalable MongoDB database-as-a-service (DBaaS). The platform is specifically architected to provide a fast and predictable MongoDB …
Embracing BYOD means understanding cloud and application security
Company policies supporting Bring Your Own Device are being widely embraced as a win-win initiative that improves employees’ experience and reduces IT costs, according …
Microsoft advances the Cloud OS
Microsoft announced new solutions to help enterprise customers manage hybrid cloud services and connected devices. System Center 2012 SP1, the enhanced Windows Intune, Windows …