Matt Hines

Microsoft inked an agreement with whitelist specialist Digital Resolve on Sept. 5 to help its next-generation Internet Explorer 7 Web browsing software and Windows Live Toolbar application protect users against fraudulent Web sites. Under the terms of the deal, Digital Resolve, a unit of Digital Envoy, will provide its Trusted Server data feed directly into […]

Companies that have not appropriately applied Research In Motions security protections for its BlackBerry communications system are vulnerable to outside attacks based on malware code released in mid-August by researchers. The threat illustrates a wider issue with always-on wireless applications, analysts said. Jesse DAguanno, director of professional services and research at consultancy Praetorian Global, in […]

Microsoft and Citrix Systems announced a new partnership on Aug. 23 through which the two vendors have agreed to build a network appliance meant to facilitate faster, more secure delivery of business applications services to customers distributed operations. The two companies signed a letter of intent to develop and market of a new multifunction appliance […]

Authentication software specialist CryptoCard introduced an updated version of its network security offering on Aug. 23, adding support for BlackBerry wireless handhelds to its IT systems access platform. Crypto-Server 6.4 boasts a retrenched architecture that promises to speed authentication input processing, along with improved administrative functions. Other additions to the product include a feature meant […]

Symantec introduced an updated version of its legal discovery suite on Aug. 21, promising new features that further streamline companies abilities to meet information reporting demands spurred by lawsuits and other mandates. Dubbed Enterprise Vault Discovery Accelerator 6.0, the product is meant to integrate with the data storage and lifecycle management applications sold under the […]

By offering anti-virus applications and other security tools to users directly via their Web sites, banks are hoping they can persuade more people to do business online. Security software makers also are looking for new ways to reach consumers as shrink-wrapped anti-virus programs become increasingly commoditized. While yet unproved, the emerging channel model could provide […]

Web application security specialist Watchfire and code inspection expert Fortify Software on Aug. 14 launched a new partnership aimed at cashing in on growing concerns over online business security. Enterprise customers are increasingly looking for integrated products to help improve security throughout the Web application development and maintenance process, executives from the companies said. To […]

Companies who have not appropriately applied Research In Motions security protections for its BlackBerry communications system are vulnerable to outside attacks based on malware code released mid-August by researchers, and the threat illustrates a wider issue with always-on wireless applications, analysts say. Jesse DAguanno, director of professional services and research at consultant Praetorian Global, Placerville, […]

Rocket Software is launching an enterprise version of its SecurityVault encryption package that it claims can help businesses improve protection of data stored on PCs and removable drives. Rocket.SecurityVault Enterprise Edition adds installation and management tools to the existing version of the companys SecurityVault technology, which promises to isolate data in directly encrypted files, folders […]

Oracle released an updated version of its user authentication package on Aug. 16, adding a range of tools gained via the companys acquisitions and its work to build additional security measures into other products. The database giant says that the updated authentication suite—called Oracle Identity Management 10g Release 3—better addresses the end-to-end process of creating, […]

Backers of the hosted security model say that growing adoption of the online services among midmarket companies will help push more enterprises to begin considering the offerings. While Qualys, a self-described provider of on-demand vulnerability management services, continues to boost its clout in the enterprise space—with plans to double its customer base and revenue in […]

Researchers at Symantec are questioning whether security modifications added to the kernel of Microsofts Vista operating system could prevent the anti-virus company, and other third-party software makers, from offering the same level of integration they enjoyed with previous Windows operating systems. As part of a research effort examining the next-generation operating systems kernel—the softwares core—Symantecs […]