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NewsBP loses oil, now personal data
BP--infamous for last year's Deepwater Horizon accident in the Gulf of Mexico--is still having trouble containing its resources. First it caused the largest oil spill in U.S. history, and now it lost Read more...
Mobile security tool for SMBsIn the wake of recent news reports about increasing mobile device security concerns comes an announcement of a new security tool from NetMax Communications. The DataTurf system features an Read more... ALSO NOTED: Industry group collects big on software infractions; Business networking site now boasts Q&A feature; and much> Industry group collects big on software infractions. Article > Business networking site now boasts Q&A Read more... Microsoft moves to secure laptopsGiven this year's rash of laptop thefts, the fact that Microsoft's new operating system, Vista, provides an automatic encryption feature for laptop hard drives may prove a compelling selling point Read more... Best practices in managing mobile devicesA growing task facing today's tech leaders is the management of mobile devices--from deciding who needs what type of device and functionality, to educating users on theft prevention and security Read more... Mobility security is lackingThe fact that Windows Mobile doesn't provide encryption options to users--and that data transfer between Microsoft Exchange and Windows Mobile 5 is rife with security issues--should have IT Read more... ALSO NOTED: Symantec douses fire over Vista security; Identifying and fixing internal "sick" processes; and much more...> Symantec douses fire over Vista security. Article > Identifying and fixing internal "sick" processes. Read more... SMiShing is latest threat to cell phonesGet ready for the latest mobile threat: a message that tries to lure cell phone users into clicking a link to a site where a Trojan is downloaded to their mobile device. Security vendor McAfee is Read more... | Press ReleasesLancope Extends In-Depth Network Visibility to Mobile Devices, Protecting BYOD EnvironmentsCompany's NetFlow-based monitoring solution delivers comprehensive security amidst IT consumerization and growing network complexityATLANTA, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lancope, Inc., a leader in Read more >> SANS Institute to Host Inaugural Mobile Device Security SummitTop Mobile Security Experts Come Together to Address Some of the Toughest Mobile Security Issues including BYOD, Hacking, Mobile Vulnerabilities and Exploits BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 6, 2012 Read more >> Entrust CMO, SSL General Manager Addresses Mobile Device Security at CISO SummitEntrust executive to explore the benefits of mobile convergence, identity-based security strategies in the enterpriseDALLAS, Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Entrust, Inc. chief marketing officer David Read more >> New Net Nanny to Expand Internet Safety to Mobile DevicesMobile Apps Increase Control for Parents SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Net Nanny today announced it will release Net Nanny Mobile™ for Android devices and for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad in Read more >> IBM Unveils Mobile Security Service to Protect Sensitive Corporate DataService Provides Security and Active Management for Growing "Bring Your Own Device" TrendARMONK, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today IBM (NYSE: IBM) is unveiling a new service to help Read more >> |
