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CertiVox unveils PrivateSky SIX Platform - Data Encryption Platform
posted on 27/01/2012

World's first and only certificateless secure information exchange revolutionises and simplifies encryption of emails, files and documents for the cloud. CertiVox unveils a revolutionary breakthrough in information security: PrivateSky Secure Information Exchange (SIX)™ platform. The new service provides fast and easy-to-use protection for email, files and other information sent via the cloud, through a unique two-factor authentication process and a sophisticated, certificateless encryption platform. This first-of-its-kind encryption process is easily activated by a click of a button from within Outlook, a web browser or via any browser-based application on a PC, Mac, tablet or smartphone. It is a one-click solution where both encryption and decryption are securely completed with absolutely no disruption to a user's workflow, setting it apart from other Internet security products. "SIX is a significant leap forward in information security that empowers individuals, businesses and t... [more]

Imperva reports web attacks can peak at nearly 38,000 an hour
posted on 26/01/2012

Imperva, a pioneer and leader of a new category of data security solutions for high-value business data in the data center, today announced the release of the second Imperva Web Application Attack Report (WAAR), which revealed that web applications are subject to business logic attacks. The WAAR, created as a part of Imperva’s ongoing Hacker Intelligence Initiative, offers insight into actual malicious web application attack traffic over a period of six months, June 2011 through November 2011. Imperva monitored and categorized attacks across the internet targeting 40 different applications. The WAAR outlines the frequency, type and geography of origin of each attack to help security professionals better prioritize vulnerability remediation. “Business logic attacks are attractive for hackers since they follow a legitimate flow of interaction of a user with the application,” said Amichai Shulman, Imperva’s CTO. “This interaction is guided by an understanding of how specific sequences o... [more]

Avecto announced as finalist in three categories by Info Security Products Guide’s Global Excellence Awards
posted on 25/01/2012

Avecto recently announced that it is a finalist in three 2012 Global Excellence Awards categories. Info Security Products Guide - the industry's leading information security research and advisory guide, has shortlisted Avecto as Best Overall Security Company, Best New Security Start-Up Company and Innovative Company of the Year (Security). These prestigious global awards recognize security and IT vendors with advanced, ground-breaking products and solutions that are helping set the bar higher for others in all areas of technologies. “Least privilege, as a concept, is not new but is yet to be adopted by most organizations and we do so much more than just that. We educate the security market on its importance and demonstrate how vital an aspect this is of their whole security ethos,” explains Paul Kenyon, Avecto’s COO. “While the threat from within may come from people, we understand that not everyone’s intentions are malicious. We’re constantly looking at ways of improving Privilege Guar... [more]

Next steps for protecting children online - final reminder for the Westminster eForum Keynote Seminar, Morning, Thursday, 26th January 2012
posted on 20/01/2012

This seminar focuses on latest developments in public policy and business practice to protect young people from inappropriate and illegal content online, offering a timely opportunity to assess progress made and the work still to do. It includes a keynote address from the minister responsible for online child protection, Lynne Featherstone MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Equalities and Criminal Information, Home Office. It takes place as the Parliamentary Inquiry into Online Child Protection led by Claire Perry MP - a keynote speaker at this seminar - releases its findings, as ‘ParentPort’ is launched as a cross-media regulatory ‘one-stop-shop’ for concerned parents, and ISPs begin to implement their voluntary code of conduct including giving parents an ‘active choice’ to turn on filtering. We are pleased to include presentations from a range of key interested parties: ATVOD; Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP); Facebook; Internet Advertising Bureau (... [more]

Cryptzone partners with B2B Secure to cope with explosive growth in Benelux region
posted on 20/01/2012

Cryptzone the innovators in mitigating IT security risk have joined forces with Dutch Information Security specialist B2B Secure to manage the huge spike in demand that they’ve seen across the Benelux region. It comes as more and more companies have to address their security strategies in the wake of latest compliance rules and increasing breaches such as Diginotar which had a knock on effect especially on businesses in this region. The two companies will work closely to promote Cryptzone’s award winning information security solutions addressing policy compliance, content security, secure access and endpoint encryption. The agreement has been forged based on B2B’s knowledge and experience within the Benelux region, as well as its enormous potential for sales growth. B2B Secure is a highly professional technical and sales organization, which is able to add value to customers – a key attribute for any Cryptzone partner. “B2B Secure is the latest addition to the channel we’re building ... [more]

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