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Tufin SecureTrack 4.4 provides support and interoperability with Fortinet UTM systems
posted on 19/11/2008

Tufin Technologies has announced that SecureTrack 4.4 provides support and interoperability with Fortinet's unified threat management (UTM) systems used by enterprises and MSSPs. In addition, SecureTrack 4.4 includes greatly enhanced rule and object change tracking reports. Through advanced filtering options, security administrators can tailor change reports to best meet their specific requirements. Key New Features in SecureTrack 4.4: • Support for Fortinet’s FortiGate UTM Systems - SecureTrack’s real-time change management, policy analysis and auditing capabilities can now be implemented throughout Fortinet environments in addition to the previously supported Check Point, Cisco and Juniper environments. • Enhanced change report filtering – change reports are fully customizable, with real-time notifications and detailed reports at the rule or object level. This allows enhanced monitoring of critical network infrastructure to prevent mis-configuration. “In light of the growing... [more]

NICE Systems wins $20 million order from an EMEA government agency
posted on 18/11/2008

NICE Systems Ltd. has announced that it won a large-scale security project, receiving an order at over $20 million from an EMEA government agency, an existing NICE voice-based solutions customer . The project will be implemented over the course of approximately a year-and-a half. “We are very happy about this milestone project, constituting the single largest order we have received to date. The order reflects the success of our strategy to offer and implement large-scale, end-to-end security projects, leveraging our unique and comprehensive range of advanced security technologies for city center protection,” said Haim Shani, CEO of NICE. “NICE is unique in providing such a comprehensive solution that revolutionizes ensuring personal safety and security for the public.” The government agency will deploy NICE’s full range of advanced security technologies, which will all be integrated to provide the fullest picture of the city’s security status at any given moment and from a large numbe... [more]

BeCrypt appoints UK and European Partner Manager
posted on 18/11/2008

BeCrypt has appointed Clive Larkin as UK and European Partner Manager, responsible for the company’s business channel partners, including distributors, system integrators, technology partners and reseller partners. Clive joins BeCrypt from Sigma Software Distribution, where he held the position of Head of Sales, responsible for product and sales, strategy and growth, working with key vendors in EMEA. BeCrypt provides high-level computer encryption products for the international government and corporate marketplace. This is a newly created position and underlines BeCrypt’s commitment to working exclusively through the channel. Prior to working for Sigma, Clive worked as a both a Managed Services Director and a Business Account Development Director at Ultima Business Solutions, a UK reseller of secure IT solutions, based in Reading. Clive has over twenty years’ experience working in the IT industry, having started his early career in the IT departments of several London investment... [more]

Ignorance of cyber crime and cyber terrorism may lead to huge losses and endanger lives
posted on 14/11/2008

EC-Council hosted the inaugural Roundtable Forum at the Sunway Convention Centre in conjunction with the H@cker Halted Malaysia Conference on November 6, 2008. The objective of the roundtable forum is to let it be the platform for authorities and corporations to convene, discuss and develop strategies and defenses to ward off escalating cyber terrorism and cyber crimes. “Everyone must be aware of the risks that cyber crime and cyber terrorism poses, as ignorance may lead to huge losses and even endanger lives” This was the unanimous response from the participants of the inaugural EC-Council Asia Pacific Roundtable Forum (ECC|RF). Speaking at the press conference after the ECC|RF ended, The President of EC-Council, Jay Bavisi said, “Cyber Crime and Warfare are not just found in science fiction movies, in retrospect it’s a daunting reality that affects every individual connected by a computer or technology. You may not be a hacker but your computer is a potential weapon for criminals t... [more]

Aboundi releases Ethernet over long distance Coaxial Cable Solution
posted on 14/11/2008

Aboundi Inc. has announced the release of its APL2400 series of VersatileWire™ Quad Ethernet CoaxBridge™ products which enables commercial and business users the confidence and reliability of extending the new IP based devices and application to run over their existing long distance coaxial cable infrastructure. Aboundi has introduced its “VersatileWire™” technology to enable the extension of the ubiquitous Ethernet applications through coaxial cable deployment already in existence. It is specifically designed to minimize the obsolescence of the pre-existing coaxial cabling where upgrading from the older analog based devices such as analog CCTV cameras to the newer IP based cameras for the ease of remote video surveillance monitoring and smart management applications. Hence, allowing both maximum capital investment preservation and minimum Total Cost of Deployment (TCD) associating with the migration to the new IP technology oriented applications. The ‘VersatileWire™’ family of produc... [more]

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