CRN Security News for VARs and Technology Integrators

5 Solutions That Permanently Delete Data

Just deleting files isn't always enough to keep your company's information private. To really erase files, check out these programs.
CA Inks Security Development Pact With India Outsourcing Giant

CA's newly formed threat management security unit has inked a strategic pact with India outsourcing giant HCL.
Parents turn to technology to keep kids safe

Track Or Treat

Even though Halloween has just passed and the candy overload is a distant bellyache, what's really frightening for parents is the thought of losing track of their children—and not just at trick-or-treat time. Never fear, technology's here, say purveyors of GPS tracking devices and services.
Symantec, Cisco Go Security Shopping

Symantec last week said it plans to add data loss prevention to its portfolio via the acquisition of Vontu for $350 million.
Linux Firewalls Hold Up Under Application Layer Attacks

With iptables on your Linux systems, you basically have an Intrusion Protection System at your disposal for free.
Project Knujon Shuts Down More Than 50,000 Illicit Websites

The company's goal is to wear down the providers so that they prohibit spammers from creating any more sites altogether.
Get Set For IT Spending Wave, Illinois CTO Tells VARs

Douglas Kasamis offers tips for state and local resellers looking to expand their business with the state.
Salesforce.com Responds To Phishing Scams

Salesforce.com takes action after an employee was tricked by a phisher into revealing a company password.
Cisco's IronPort Hunts for Encrypted Security Threats

The latest version of IronPort's Web security appliance opens suspicious encrypted traffic for scanning while keeping legitimate traffic private.
Symantec Portfolio Enhanced With Vontu Acquisition, Partners Say

Symantec's purchase of Vontu will allow solution providers to offer clients a broader range of security weapons.
Symantec to Snap Up Vontu for $350M

Symantec will add data loss prevention technology to its portfolio with the planned purchase of Vontu in a move that chases McAfee into the DLP space.
Cisco Adds Security Policy Management With Securent Deal

Securent's software offers enterprises a single point of control to define and manage entitlements across applications and data.
New Trojan Tempts Mac Users With Free Porn

A new Trojan Horse for Macs employs the timeless lure of free porn to get on users' machines, but experts say it's simple social engineering.
Tech Tricks Track Treat-Seekers On Halloween

Telecoms, security firms offer parents GPS devices for locating little lost rugrats.
McAfee To Acquire E-Commerce Security Firm ScanAlert

ScanAlert's flagship brand, Hacker Safe, is a security certification technology McAfee hopes to adapt to its SiteAdvisor service, which McAfee acquired in April 2006
Web Conferencing Systems That Can Save SMBs Time And Money

Here are four web conferencing systems that can improve the efficiency and productivity of your small business.
HP To Secure Encryption Keys With New Appliance

The Secure Key Manager manages encryption keys for LTO-4 tapes.
I Need Your Help To Fix My Spam Problem

Sendio's I.C.E. box requires any e-mail sent my way to be verified first that it was sent by a person and not a spam-generating computer.
D&H has a mountain of experience in getting new products built

Distribution Sparks White-Box Innovation

Michael Schwab, vice president of purchasing for Harrisburg, Pa.-based D&H Distributing, recently talked to CRN about where he sees opportunities for innovation for his company's custom-systems-builder customers.
Extricom's EXWO-404 system answers the changing role of WLAN

Flying Free: Bringing Wireless To The Wired

There are many reasons to "cut the cord" on the local network, among them supporting mobile employees and simplifying network setup and maintenance. There are also reasons to stay plugged: performance and reliability. The WLAN enterprise solution from Israeli-based Extricom can ease those concerns, and let businesses use wireless technology more effectively.

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