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Business continuity planning and cybersecurity top of mind for London businesses
posted on 30/07/2007

According to AT&T research, business continuity planning is seen as a priority by 76 percent of IT executives in London. Detailed results of the AT&T 2007 Business-Continuity Study show that business- continuity planning has always been a priority for almost half (46 percent) of the companies interviewed. Nearly one-third (30 percent) indicate that business-continuity planning has become a priority in recent years because of natural disasters, security and terrorist threats. Key findings show that: • More than eight out of 10 (83 percent) London executives indicate that their company has a business plan in place. • The majority (72 percent) of companies have had these plans updated in the past 12 months, and more than half (52 percent) have had them tested during the same time. • More than three out of four (79 percent) indicate that cybersecurity is part of their company’s overall business-continuity plan, and a majority (51 percent) view cybersecurity as a key concern. • Sixty-t... [more]

Virtualisation systems introduce new security challenges
posted on 27/07/2007

According to a survey conducted by emedia, using its RapidResearch service, 50% of IT professionals are already virtualisation technology, or planning to do so within the next 18 months. The survey also indicates that over half (52%) of respondents are saying virtualisation systems introduce some new security challenges. The main ones amongst those mentioned, include consideration for patching and update (32%), guest-to-guest attacks (27%), and the addition of new host software (22%). Interestingly, the later the implementation of the technology is scheduled for, the more apprehensive IT professionals seems to be. emedia's survey shows that 51% of current users think that virtualisation poses some new risks, rising to 57% amongst those planning to use the new solution within the next 6 months and 66% amongst those adopting it within the next 6 to 18 months. However, system vulnerability does not seem to be the main hurdle for non-adopters at that stage. Obstacles to virtualisation ... [more]

CRYPTOCard two-factor authentication simplifies the administration of managing digital certificates for Kingspan
posted on 26/07/2007

Kingspan Group plc, the building products business, has implemented CRYPTOCard's two-factor authentication to simplify the administration and eliminate the cost associated with managing digital certificates. CRYPTOCard was selected due to its ease of management, competitive price point, and diverse token options. "Kingspan was installing digital certificates on PCs, and decided to implement two-factor authentication to eliminate the overhead related to managing and maintaining these certificates, especially when they expire," said Ricky McKenna, Group IT Manager, Kingspan Group plc. "We reviewed all available options, and selected CRYPTOCard because of the ease in installation, competitive cost, and because its broad range of devices make it simple to meet for any user's requirements," McKenna continued. "Also, the solution's versatility will enable Kingspan to complete future projects, such as integrating two-factor authentication into Active Directory logons for Citrix and priv... [more]

SecurEnvoy secures access to T-Mobile corporate systems
posted on 25/07/2007

T-Mobile has enabled its remote workforce to use their mobile phones to gain secure access to corporate systems, thanks to a three-year deal signed with SecurEnvoy. Three thousand UK employees are now using SecurAccess, SecurEnvoy's two-factor authentication solution that transforms mobile phones into virtual tokens. An additional 2,000 T-Mobile staff are the first to register for SecurICE, SecurEnvoy's new emergency service that enables them to access the company's network immediately and securely if they are prevented from coming in to work. Instead of using tokens or smart-cards, the SecurAccess system will strongly authenticate T-Mobile's remote workforce by sending a passcode to their mobile phones. When users wish to log on to the corporate system, they simply enter their Microsoft User ID and password, and then the passcode that has been pre-enabled on their mobile phone. Once the passcode has been used, it is superceded with a new one sent to the phone. Users who have be... [more]

Mi5 Networks Detects Botnets Behind the Firewall
posted on 12/07/2007

According to Gartner,, the Internet and Internet applications will be the primary sources of malware infections in the enterprise in 2008 and beyond. However, most organizations do not effectively filter malware from Web traffic. Detecting and preventing malware infections will increasingly require a network gateway at the Internet edge. Mi5 Networks has announced the Webgate line of high-speed appliances that neutralize malware in web traffic, control web use, and detect/shutdown botnet activity inside an organization's network. Webgate eliminates downtime, PC clean-up costs, and data theft associated with web-borne attack code that bypasses traditional security mechanisms. Built on Mi5's proprietary S2 Streaming Engine, Webgate inspects and filters bidirectional web traffic as well as internal network communications on all ports and protocols without imposing user discernible slowdowns associated with proxy-based products. One Web Gateway – Multiple Security Services To cont... [more]

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