The challenge of supporting new technology adoption By
SMBs.(DATABASE AND NETWORK INTELLIGENCE)
Research shows that many owners of small and medium sized
businesses (SMBs) are baffled by technology and failing to benefit from
the competitive advantages offered by a raft of new technologies. . . .
Viewpoint--OpenForum Europe claim.(DATABASE AND NETWORK
INTELLIGENCE)
Following Microsoft's claims of patent violation by the open
source community, it is not surprising that industry and commentators
are crying foul and requesting that Microsoft make their claims . . .
Today's biggest IT security menace ... and 6 ways companies
can fight it.(DATABASE AND NETWORK INTELLIGENCE)
What is today's biggest IT security threat? IT itself,
according to recent reports from IDC and Carnegie Mellon/DOD. To begin
with, IDC research finds that enterprise companies rank insider . . .
Seven myths about data warehouse appliances.(DATABASE AND NETWORK
INTELLIGENCE)
'Things you should know about data warehouse appliances but
that other vendors are afraid to tell you'
1. Openness--data warehouse appliances force users into vendor
lock-in as the vendor's . . .
The underutilised security bulwark: database
logs.(VIEWPOINT)
As security breaches like that of TJ Maxx grab headlines and as
corporate regulations like Sarbanes-Oxley and PCI continue to emphasize
preserving and securing data and assurance of IT controls, . . .
Malware: Wikipedia.(Security Products)
Malware (a portmanteau of "malicious software") is any
software program developed for the purpose of causing harm to a computer
system, similar to a virus or trojan horse.
Malware can be . . .
NOD 32.(Security Products)
ESET say that NOD32, their antii-virus system now offers malware
protection for x64 versions of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.
NOD32 for 64-bit systems utilizes ThreatSense technology, . . .
ZoneAlarm 6.0.(Security Products)
Zone Labs, have announced ZoneAlarm 6.0 designed to offer consumers
multi-layered protection against spyware, viruses and other insidious
Internet security threats.
ZoneAlarm 6.0 utilizes a . . .
Identity Management 8.5.(Security Products)
Thor Technologies has launched Xellerate Identity Manager 8.5, the
latest version the software suite for identity management across the
enterprise. New features include; Deployment Manager this . . .
SpheriQ update.(email security software)(Brief article)
SpheriQ's new features enable organisations both to enforce
internal policies and meet external regulatory demands. It pre-filters
and sorts inbound and outbound emails before archiving; . . .
ModusGate- email security appliance.(Security Products)
The ModusGate appliance offers the best integration with
Microsoft's Exchange Server through its early threat defence
technology that shields the Exchange servers from external attacks,
rejecting, . . .
Internet criminals change tactics.(Security)
Kaspersky Lab say that a new analysis of trends in malware
evolution shows that cyber criminals are changing tactics to improve
their return on investment. A study of the changes in the numbers . . .
Top ten viruses from Sophos July 2005.(Security)
Mytob worms dominate the charts as more variants join the army
Sophos, a world leader in protecting businesses against viruses, spyware
and spam, has revealed the top ten viruses and hoaxes causing . . .
July virus top 20: old timer NetSky squeezes out
Mytob.(Security)
1. Email-Worm.Win32.NetSky.q 14.67%
2. Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.c 13.58%
3. Email-Worm.Win32.Zafi.b 8.01%
4. Email-Worm.Win32.Zafi.d 6.54%
5. . . .
Kashya KBX5000 CDP.(Security)
Kashya, supplier of data replication appliances for disaster
recovery, has released its KBX5000 CDP, an end-to-end solution that
provides Continuous Data Protection (CDP) and Disaster Recovery (DR) . . .
Kaspersky Malware report--April to June 2005.(Security)
Changing trends in network attacks, cyber blackmailers on the
increase and adware going 'deep' are some of the highlights in
the April-June 2005 Malware report from Kaspersky Lab. The . . .
Security top on W. Europe SMB's agendas for
2005.(Security)
Of all solution areas, security and collaborative solutions are
currently the most adopted among SMBs, according to a recent study by
IDC. Supply chain management remains the least adopted. The . . .
Virus kidnaps user data.(Security)
Kaspersky Lab have warned of the continuing trend of virus writers
moving away from global epidemics towards localised attacks, often
spammed directly to the targets. A point in case is . . .
Sarbanes-Oxley at cost of other security
spending.(Security)(Brief article)
A new report published by the Information Security Forum (ISF)
warns that the cost of complying with the Sarbanes-Oxley legislation is
diverting spending away from addressing other security . . .
China to fight spam.(Security)
The Beijing goverment has joined the international efforts to fight
spam, by adopting the London Action Plan on Spam Enforcement
Collaboration.
Following months of discussions, China has agreed . . .
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