CRN Security News for VARs and Technology Integrators

Microsoft Proposoes Online Privacy Policy To FTC

The proposed the privacy policy addresses the "large and growing significance" of online advertising in global economies.
The Interview: Art Coviello

Art Coviello, president of RSA Security, weighs in on new security threats, IT spending issues and the challenges his company faces.
In The Rush To Virtualization, Many Clients Forget Security

VMware said that when it comes to virtualization security flaws, the market tends to have a 'knee-jerk reaction.'
RSA Adopts Holistic IT Security As Threats Grow More Sophisticated

Persuading customers to rethink their security philosophy is one of their most significant challenges, partners say.
Gore Calls For Technology Development To Combat Global Warming

In a speech off-limits to the media, Gore calls for more action from the IT industry to combat global warming.
Websense Execs Say Web 2.0 Creates New Security Challenges

During their RSA keynote, Websense execs said that as the Web changes, companies will have to change their tactics to protect their data.
11 Burning Questions From RSA 2008

ChannelWeb asks the burning questions that have been swirling around 11 of the channel's most recognizable security vendors.
25 Bizarre Scenes From RSA 2008

Think RSA Conference is only about security products? Think again. Security vendors got to demonstrate to their customers their own uniqueness in the marketplace as well as their own innovative approach to security, with the funny, the fantastic and the downright weird.
Infected Art: Viruses And Malware Made Beautiful At RSA

For the first time, images have been developed that visualize a wide range of computer viruses and malware. The images were turned into an art display in connection with RSA 2008.
Chertoff Calls For Cyber Security 'Manhattan Project'

At RSA 2008, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Defense Michael Chertoff says that unlike years past, entire systems could be shut down by a single individual in an act of cyber terrorism.
Symantec CEO Says 'Time Is Now' For Policy Change

Symantec CEO John Thompson says businesses need to alter their security strategy so that it includes whitelisting, identity management and digital rights management.
12 Crazy Ads From RSA 2008

The buzz was a bit quieter at RSA 2008 than it has been in previous years, but that doesn't mean some vendors didn't arrive in San Francisco loaded for bear with high impact advertising. ChannelWeb hit the show floor as soon as the doors opened on day one of the annual security conference, and the following are some of the most eye catching ads we encountered. And when we say 'eye catching', that doesn't always mean they made sense.
RSA President: Time To Rethink Security

RSA President Art Coviello says that in an era of "unprecedented innovation," businesses will be required to reconsider security as a business enabler.
More Storage, More Security - More Opportunity

Solution Providers know that their customers can never have too much storage, or be too overly concerned about security.
RSA President Emphasizes 'Thinking Security" Model

RSA President Art Coviello emphasized that businesses need to be less afraid of innovation and commit to an information-centric security model based on risk.
HP Adds Encryption And Key Management To Storage

HP is offering new ways to increase the security of data stored on its storage products with the introduction of a number of new encryption, key management, and compliance technologies.
RSA Breaks New Ground In Identity Assurance

With 40 new enhancements, RSA's new identity management product offers a solution to problems created by an increasingly mobile workforce, exposed networks and sophisticated security threats.
Microsoft Patches To Fix Five Critical Errors

In a pre-patch bulletin, Microsoft announced that it would repair flaws both in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista SP1.
Apple Releases 11 QuickTime Patches

Most of the vulnerabilities are contained in the movie and image components, allowing attackers to crash a system and execute arbitrary code after a viewer opens a maliciously crafted file.
Apple Issues 11 QuickTime Patches

Most of the vulnerabilities affect QuickTime's movie and picture files, which could allow attackers to crash an application after a viewer opened a maliciously crafted file.

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