First SIEM solution for smart grids
NitroSecurity announced new product capabilities to manage the security imperatives associated with smart grid deployments. NitroSecurity’s NitroView is already the only …
New books: Windows administration, Cisco firewalls, CCNP security
Windows Small Business Server 2011 Administrator’s Companion This in-depth, one-volume guide has everything readers need to deploy and administer all aspects of Windows …
Microsoft patches 34 vulnerabilities
In today’s Patch Tuesday, Microsoft released 16 bulletins addressing 34 vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, .NET, SQL, Visual …
10 most common iPhone passcodes
The problem of poor passwords is not confined to computer use, and the fact was discovered by an app developer who has added code to capture user passcodes to one of its …
Two-factor authentication for Mailchimp using AlterEgo
MailChimp is an innovative company that provides mailing list management services with a twist. Their down-to-earth approach and focus towards the best user experience is what …
Encrypted voice calling for Android
Cellcrypt launched Mobile for Android, a version of its encrypted voice calling application that runs on Android devices operating over Wi-Fi, GSM and CDMA wireless networks. …
LulzSec targets US Senate and online game company
LulzSec has struck again over the weekend, and this time the targets were the official website of the US Senate and the Bethesda Softworks’ computer network. Officials …
Network security scanning and patch management
GFI LanGuard is a network security and vulnerability scanner which provides a complete network security overview, while also providing remedial action through its patch …
National US data security breach notification law on the horizon?
Californian Representative Mary Bono Mack has jumpstarted the latest quest for a national data security breach notification law and is currently working on its draft. Spurred …
Key elements of an effective IT governance process
To successfully implement IT governance, chief information officers (CIOs) require both leadership and execution, according to Gartner. Great IT leaders master process, and …
Trend Micro expands risk management portfolio
Trend Micro announced new solutions for protecting enterprises from Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) known to evade conventional perimeter and content security. Today’s …
PCI Security Standards Council announces PCI awareness training
The PCI Security Standards Council announced that PCI Awareness online training is now available. An introductory level course, the four hour training is designed for anyone …