CRN Security News for VARs and Technology Integrators

NAC Vendor Lockdown Networks Bites The Dust

NAC startup Lockdown Networks has closed operations after running out of VC capital, in what could be interpreted as a sign of the cooling network access control market.
Vigilar Releases Latest SaaS Solution

The latest version of ATLAS addresses the growing need for asset management, which has become costly and time consuming for many businesses to maintain in-house.
Grocery Chain Breach Affects 4.2 Million Credit, Debit Cards

While the grocery chain said that no identifying customer information was available for the hackers to access, at least 1,800 cases of credit and debit card fraud have been reported in the wake of the breach.
'Spam King' Faces 26 Years In Prison

U.S. District Court officials say that they anticipate seeing more cases like Soloway's being prosecuted under the federal CAN SPAM Act.
12 Tips To Thwart Tax-Time Identity Theft

The tax season can be a feeding frenzy for identity thieves. Here are 12 ways to protect yourself.
Your PC Workspace, Secured

F-Secure Corp.'s Internet Security 2008 includes everything necessary to secure a PC. Antivirus? Present. Antispyware? Check. Firewall? Looking great. Antiphishing, antispam and parental controls? Yes, yes and yes. It even has a free trial version of F-Secure Mobile Anti-Virus for Windows Mobile and other phones.
8e6 Technologies Expands Partner Program

Execs of threat management solutions provider say their new channel model can better accommodate a variety of partners as company grows.
Trend Micro Victim Of Malicious Hack

Experts say this incident is part of a growing trend of attacks in which legitimate sites are used to host malicious code that steal information from the machines of unsuspecting victims.
Review: Catbird Pocket V-Agent

Catbird provides a unique tool and offering that VARs can use to secure virtual machines. The Test Center takes a look.
Q&A: McAfee's Channel Chief Discusses Mid-Market Expansion

McAfee's VP of North American Channels says that the company has grown its dedicated sales force, increased services and offered more solutions aimed at capturing the mid-market.
Heart Defibrillators Vulnerable To Hacking

While there is no history of patients being endangered, experts say that the vulnerable devices could put sensitive medical information at risk.
RSA's Coviello: Storage and Security Go Hand In Hand

At Everything Channel's Virtual Tradeshow, Coviello says an increasingly sophisticated threatscape, along with stringent compliance requirements, will open up opportunities for partners to offer combined storage and security solutions.
Trojan Attacks Microsoft Office Excel Errors

Despite the severity of the exploits, security experts say that so far the vulnerabilities have only been used in highly targeted attacks.
Hard Day At The Office: Microsoft Releases Four Critical Patches

The latest "Patch Tuesday" bulletin is the first to contain critical updates exclusively for Microsoft Office programs.
Web Sites Capture Personal Data For Targeted Ads

A study from Internet measurement firm comScore, commissioned on behalf of The New York Times, found that the prevalence of targeted advertising.
Notebook Cases Designed To Speed Through Airport Security

The Transportation Security Association is looking at notebook bags that will be able to go through airport security without taking out the computer.
MTV Breach Underscores Company's Need For DLP

Experts say that organizations will likely be more aggressive about implementing controls and access management policies as data breaches continue to occupy front page news.
Microsoft Slashes Overseas Xbox Prices

Microsoft's attempt to jump start sales comes at the same time Sony Playstation 3 is set to release an array of new games.
Symantec Releases Norton 360 Upgrade

Version 2.0 offers better backup capabilities, password management and expanded PC security, while remaining more invisible to the user.
Symantec Extends NAC To Windows

Execs say that NAP will be able to provide a set of standard-based network access control solutions to a greater user base and a wider range of organizations.

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