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| Skybox Security Announces Introduction of Skybox 4000 Appliance |
 Posted by SecExtra on March 11th, 2010
Skybox Security, the leader in automated security risk and compliance management, today announced availability of the Skybox 4000 appliance, combining the award-winning Skybox View software platform with a pre-installed and hardened server.
The release of Skybox 4000 provides enterprise customers with an alternative method of deploying Skybox security risk and compliance management solutions on a reliable, branded hardware platform that further reduces the total cost of ownership.
The Skybox View platform collects, normalizes, and analyzes information from firewalls, network devices, vulnerability scanners, and threat feeds. This common platform is used by all enterprise-level Skybox applications, providing a centralized view of network and …
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| Check Point survey reveals that only 10% of laptop users protect their personal |
Posted by SecExtra on March 07th, 2010
Check Point has announced ZoneAlarm DataLock, a new data security solution designed specifically for consumers and small businesses with laptops and netbooks. The need for a mainstream data encryption solution is confirmed by Check Point’s survey conducted by Harris Interactive revealing that 56% of laptop users would be concerned about their personal data if the device was lost or stolen, yet only 10% use encryption to protect their files.
ZoneAlarm DataLock simply and automatically encrypts all hard drive content to protect private and confidential data, such as credit card numbers, social security information or financial documents, in the event of laptop …
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| Microsoft To Offer Windows PC Users Web Browser Alternatives |
Posted by SecExtra on March 04th, 2010
Internet Explorer has been the lone option for Microsoft users when it comes to a browser. However, just around the corner millions of European Internet Explorer users will have alternative browsers to choose from. This comes following a legal agreement that was made between Microsoft and Europe’s Competition Commission in December 2009.
In the past, Internet Explorer has always been the default browser for Windows PC users. Now, users will have the ability to install the web browser of their choice providing much more flexibility and options.
Currently, testing has been going on for the update in …
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| FBI Says Pop-Up Security Warnings Continue To Cost Victims Millions Of Dollars |
Posted by SecExtra on February 11th, 2010
Pop-ups have always been a nuisance for computer users, but the FBI is warning consumers that they can be much more than irritating today. There is an ongoing threat involving pop-up security messages that have been spreading across the internet that the FBI is attempting to bring awareness to the public.
The messages have been known to contain a virus that can harm your computer, cause costly repairs, and even lead to identity theft. The viruses being spread contain scareware, which is fake anti-virus software that looks authentic.
While it can be difficult to identify viruses, keep an …
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| Windows 7 Offers A Wide Array Of Security Improvements |
Posted by SecExtra on February 08th, 2010
There is no question that security remains a prime concern for IT professionals as cyber attacks and online scams continue to occur on a daily basis. With the release of Windows 7, many are wondering what kind of security measures the new system has to offer.
There are three primary facets to understand about Windows 7 security. First, it was built based on the security foundations of the Windows Vista operating system. It did, however, improve auditing and the User Account Control experience. This makes it much easier for an organization to meet its regulatory and …
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