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Enabling Secure Access for Web, Enterprise, and Remote Users
posted on 14/01/2009

The requirement to provide Web and remote user access to an extremely diverse range of information systems is one of the main driving forces behind the need for the latest generation of IAM-based protection systems. Two recent announcements in the still-consolidating Identity and Access Management (I&AM) market may cause concern for customers of two of the largest vendors. Firstly, IBM announced its acquisition of Encentuate, whose main offering is a Single Sign-On (SSO) solution. Secondly, HP is to discontinue sales of its I&AM offering, SelectAccess, to new customers. Business must take complete responsibility for the full and proper protection of the information that it holds, but that information must remain openly available to users who have the correct access rights. Operational complexity precludes organisations of any size from knowing the vast majority of their information users. Therefore, access to business systems needs to be managed using rules and controls that can be fu... [more]

Security Information and Event Management helps ensure your organisation does not get caught off-guard
posted on 13/01/2009

What’s the one security question that you don’t want to be asked about your company? I believe it’s the same question that Her Majesty the Queen raised when she visited the London School of Economics in November 2008. Describing the global credit crunch as “awful”, she asked an LSE professor: "Why did nobody notice what was happening?" Caught off-guard, the professor replied, "Someone was relying on somebody else...” This exchange neatly sums up a key IT security problem. Companies have to rely on staff to observe reasonable security practice, on partners not to pass on malware, and so on. So just like the financial markets, a big part of security is trust. But when that trust is undermined, things fall apart rapidly. And the problem is, it’s very hard to spot the clues that show when trust has been breached, and a security threat is emerging. Drowning in data Why is this? Because complex networks and security deployments throw out Gigabytes of log data every day. Alt... [more]

iomart hosting achieves ISO9001:2008 & ISO27001:2005 certification
posted on 12/01/2009

ISO9001 is firmly established as the globally implemented standard for providing assurance about an organisation’s ability to satisfy both quality requirements and the enhancement of its customer relationships. ISO27001 is the recognised international standard developed specifically for Information Security Management Systems, requiring that a company demonstrates that it undertakes a systematic approach to managing sensitive corporate information and ensuring data security. iomart hosting has announced that it has received International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) certification for ISO9001:2008 Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ISO 27001:2005 Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). Iomart is one of the first companies in the world to achieve the 2008 version of the standard, which was only formally published in November 2008. Angus MacSween, CEO iomart, stated: “iomart’s achievement of these two accreditations represents an important milestone in our ongoing... [more]

BreconRidge delivers Global IT Governance with MetaCompliance
posted on 07/01/2009

Managing corporate governance in today's increasingly regulated global environment can be significantly simplified through automation. BreconRidge has announced the deployment of MetaCompliance, the IT Governance solution from Baronscourt. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, and operating over multiple sites in North America and Asia, BreconRidge provides innovative solutions to the world's leading communications, industrial, medical, aerospace and defense organisations. Delivering on strong Corporate Governance is a key objective for the company, allowing BreconRidge to demonstrate best practice to both customers and industry regulators. With 1,700+ employees operating across multiple markets, time zones, cultures and subject to varying regulations, ensuring effective communication of corporate policies was a challenging proposition for BreconRidge. MetaCompliance, from Baronscourt, offered a solution to this problem. Developed to automate and simplify the task of corporate governa... [more]

Cryptzone Secured eFile delivers data loss and information leakage prevention
posted on 01/01/2009

Cryptzone has announced the release of Secured eFile 4.0, an enterprise level file encryption solution that delivers data loss and information leakage prevention. The file encryption solution works with Cryptzone's Simple Encryption Platform® to provide transparent, policy-driven and granular encryption of files and folders on corporate servers, enabling a complete end-to-end encryption solution. Secured eFile is a centrally managed, policy-based file encryption and collaboration application which delivers the ability to secure data for individuals and groups without the need to exchange certificates or utilize so called "phone-based" passwords. The file encryption solutions works with all types of files including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents as well as database data files. The application also boasts the ability to track all user activities making it a perfect tool for organizations that have the need comprehensive audit trail for regulatory compliance and eDisc... [more]

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