Matt Hines

Microsoft released seven security bulletins, including fixes for three critical vulnerabilities, as part of its monthly Patch Tuesday update delivered on Dec. 12. The software giant, based in Redmond, Wash., shipped 11 security patches in total, including a cumulative Internet Explorer bulletin and an update meant to fix a flaw in the Windows Media file […]

Applications vulnerability scanning specialist Mu Security released its latest testing appliance on Dec. 11, designed to find potential weaknesses residing in any type of IP-based software program. Sold under the product name Mu-4000 Security Analyzer, the new appliance is built around the companys Adaptive Analysis technology, aimed at product developers and service providers wishing to […]

Microsoft introduced the first version of its Forefront Security tools for its newly released Exchange Server 2007 software on Dec. 8, saying the integrated systems defenses will help companies ward off malware programs and spam. Shipped to coincide with the release of the long-awaited update to Microsofts Exchange Server 2007 e-mail and collaboration platform, the […]

Microsoft reported on Dec. 7 that it will ship six individual security bulletins as part of its monthly Patch Tuesday update next week, with at least two of the fixes aimed at addressing critical issues in its products. In a preview of the patch release scheduled for Dec. 12, Microsoft said it would release five […]

Just in time for the holiday season, a trio of security applications makers released free resources aimed at helping businesses and users identify potential software vulnerabilities on their computers. To help stem the rush of so-called zero-day threats that seek to take advantage of previously undiscovered software flaws and drop malware onto users PCs, applications […]

When IBM announced its $1.3 billion buyout of Internet Security Systems in late August, many industry experts wondered aloud what its long-term strategy for the company might be. According to ISS long-standing chief executive, Big Blue is already investing time and money in the name of boosting the firms standing in the market. Rivals including […]

Largely credited for creating the burgeoning market for network access control technologies, used primarily for protecting IT operations from external threats, Cisco now finds itself in the familiar position of defending its home turf. Much as the San Jose, Calif.-based company has spent years warding off criticism and competition from those that wish to wrestle […]

IBM announced on Dec. 5 that it has agreed to buy Consul Risk Management, a privately held software company specializing in compliance automation, for an undisclosed sum. Officials at IBM said Consul, which is based in Delft, Netherlands, but also maintains a presence in the United States, will bolster IBMs own compliance and risk management […]

Trusted Network Technologies rolled out a revamped version of its flagship network access and security auditing software on Dec. 4, and said the Identity 3.0 release of the product provides greater systems protection than many NAC technologies. While the Identity 3.0 package offers to carry out many of the same functions as NAC (network access […]

CA introduced its latest Identity and Access Management software package on Dec. 4, boasting increased automation, new standards support and more tightly integrated controls for helping enterprises strengthen and streamline their IT authentication systems. The updated CA IAM offering brings a number of additions to the five individual applications that make up the product, which […]

McAfee launched its latest enterprise threat protection software on Dec. 4, adding new tools for fighting sophisticated malware and integrating with NAC systems. With the introduction of McAfee Total Protection for Enterprise 2.0, the company is aiming to help large businesses battle complex, well-hidden threats such as rootkits. The package includes updated versions of McAfee […]

Seeking to tap into the growing movement among telecommunications companies and ISPs to offer managed security services to users, IBM introduced on Dec. 4 a package of technologies aimed at helping carriers get their programs off the ground. Built through a partnership with security software maker Narus, IBM rolled out a set of modular tools […]