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New Technology Enforces Mobile Security Policy on a "Situationally Aware" Basis AirPatrol Corp. today unveiled ZoneDefense, a monitoring and security technology that lets enterprises detect any mobile device on premise, track its location, check its compliance with company policy and enforce rules based on where the user is located and who is nearby.

Protect Assets That Matter Most to Help Avoid Events that Could Damage Brand, Compromise Customer Trust and Erode Shareholder Value.

Mining Search Engines for Attack Targets with Botnets and Automation

A new study by NSS Labs places Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) at the top of the heap when it comes to blocking socially-engineered malware attacks.With its SmartScreen Filter and Application Reputation technologies enabled, IE9 was able to block 99.2 percent of live threats globally during a test conducted between May 27 and June 10. The test stacked IE up against Google Chrome 12, Apple Safari 5, Mozilla Firefox 4 and Opera 11, and included a list of roughly 1,200 malicious...

Following ZeuS, SpyEye Source Code is Leaked to the PublicThe SpyEye malware kit has long been both the bane of unsuspecting victims and a boon for cyber-criminals. Now, according to security firm Damballa, the situation may have taken a turn for the worse.

In my previous column, I outlined how software vendors can best identify if they have a piracy problem. Once software piracy is identified it is important to know the scope of the problem because it will help to determine the best way to deal with it. Once an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) discovers that their software has been pirated, the gut reaction is to put an immediate stop to it. After all, this is their life’s work.

Level 3 Communications today announced that it is offering dedicated network connectivity and services to support Amazon Web Services' (AWS) new service, AWS Direct Connect.

Sorting Through Conflicting Information About Private and Public cloud Hosting Environments?

Google today announced that it would acquire Motorola Mobility Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MMI) for approximately $12.5 billion in cash.Representing a premium of 63% to the closing price of Motorola Mobility shares on Friday, August 12, 2011, Google will pay $40 per share in cash for the company.

McAfee today released WaveSecure™ software iOS Edition, a solution targeting individual iPhone users to help protect against data and device loss or theft.

Following the recent announcement that VeriSign CEO Mark McLaughlin would join the company as CEO, Palo Alto Networks this week announced the appointment of Chuck Robel, former Chairman of the Board at McAfee, to its Board of Directors.

Verizon Strike Intensifies: Company Battles Network Sabotage and Aggressive Picketing TacticsIn the IT Security space we’re constantly reminded of the dangers from the “insider threat”, but this week Verizon is battling somewhat of a different attack from within.

"Cyber Will be Part of any Future Conflict, Whether it's a Nation State or Terrorism" - Cofer Black, 28-year CIA Veteran

Battle over Attribution Continues, China a Major Victim of Cyber AttacksA senior cyber-security official in China said recently that the country wants to work with other nations to improve cyber security. Yet along with this pledge came another example of the back and forth between nation-states that has become a common feature of many public discussions about security. This time however, it was China pointing fingers at the United States.

Budgets are Tight, but Secrets Should be Even Tighter. Why Aren’t Companies Getting the Message?