Security

IIA, Sophos launch security awareness campaigns

IIA, Sophos launch security awareness campaigns

The Internet Industry Association (IIA) will be offering end-users free trial of anti-spyware, anti-virus and anti-spam products as part of its GetNetSafe scheme launched today.
Staff Writers Oct 23 2006, 2:15PM Security
Firewall Systems takes on Avocent

Firewall Systems takes on Avocent

KVM switch maker Avocent has launched itself into the security market, signing Firewall Systems as its latest distributor.
Lilia Guan Oct 17 2006, 11:35AM Security
Swann expands distribution channel

Swann expands distribution channel

Peripherals and security monitoring outfit Swann Communications appointed QLD-based XPress IT as its latest distributor.
Byron Connolly Oct 16 2006, 2:53PM Security
New efforts to combat spam

New efforts to combat spam

OPINION: What do new developments around unsolicited email mean for you?
Alan Arnott Oct 13 2006, 12:26PM Security
Avnet’s McKenna to retire

Avnet’s McKenna to retire

Industry veteran and Avnet Partner Solutions country manager Colin McKenna is to retire at the end of the year amidst a recent hiring spree at the distributor.
Byron Connolly Oct 12 2006, 4:31PM Security
Express Data lands XenSource

Express Data lands XenSource

Express Data has rounded out its server portfolio by signing a sole distribution agreement with US-based virtualisation software vendor, XenSource.
Lilia Guan Oct 11 2006, 2:23PM Security
ISPs blind to managed security

ISPs blind to managed security

Australian ISPs are reluctant to sell security under a managed service arrangement, according to Trend Micro’s consumer/SOHO director George Farah.
Lilia Guan Oct 10 2006, 3:01PM Security
Marshal lays down channel strategy

Marshal lays down channel strategy

Content security provider, Marshal has laid down the foundations for a fresh channel program with plans to sign new system integrators.
Lilia Guan Oct 10 2006, 1:37PM Security
GFI launches fresh channel program

GFI launches fresh channel program

Security outfit GFI Software has launched a formal channel partner program complete with a new deal registration system and the promise of improved profit margins.
Byron Connolly Oct 6 2006, 2:04PM Security
Motorola biometrics crack Miami vice

Motorola biometrics crack Miami vice

Stalled cases solved with new Fingerprint Identification System.
Clement James Oct 4 2006, 9:44AM Security
Cyber-crooks switch to 'soft target' home users

Cyber-crooks switch to 'soft target' home users

Poor security offers rich pickings for hackers and phishers.
Will Head Sep 29 2006, 1:01PM Security
Stration worm masquerades as security patch

Stration worm masquerades as security patch

Users must resist the temptation of opening unsolicited attachments, says
security firm.
Matt Chapman Sep 29 2006, 12:59PM Security
Firefox 2 nears completion

Firefox 2 nears completion

Mozilla's forthcoming Firefox 2 browser moved closer to its final release when the company announced that the browser has offically moved beyond its beta-testing phase by issuing a Release Candidate 1 (RC1) version.
Shaun Nichols Sep 28 2006, 10:17AM Security
Trend Micro turns tables on botnets

Trend Micro turns tables on botnets

Security company Trend Micro has unveiled its InterCloud Security Service, in the US, which it claims can identify botnet activity and offer customers the ability to quarantine and clean bot-infected PCs.
Clement James Sep 28 2006, 10:17AM Security
Attackers flock to Internet Explorer VML exploit

Attackers flock to Internet Explorer VML exploit

Security experts have warned of a sharp hike in the number of cyber-criminals actively exploiting the newly discovered VML vulnerability in Microsoft's Internet Explorer.
Shaun Nichols Sep 27 2006, 9:27AM Security
Security revenue being left on table

Security revenue being left on table

Many large resellers rolling out security software licenses are leaving revenue on the table, according to Joel Cassimar, country manager at security outfit Websense.
Byron Connolly Sep 26 2006, 2:18PM Security
Golf sites fall into malware sand trap

Golf sites fall into malware sand trap

The amount of malware on golf-related websites increased dramatically in the run up to the Ryder Cup competition, according to a web security firm.

Matt Chapman Sep 26 2006, 9:51AM Security
BullGuard security to ship with Optima PCs

BullGuard security to ship with Optima PCs

Optima has signed up BullGuard to install a free-trial version of its anti-virus, firewall, spam filter and online backup tools into all Optima PCs and notebooks.
Lilia Guan Sep 25 2006, 3:30PM Security
Home users bare lion's share of security threats

Home users bare lion's share of security threats

Home users continue to bear the brunt of Internet security attacks, Symantec has found in its January to June 06 Internet Security Threat Report.
Tim Lohman Sep 25 2006, 1:44PM Security
InTechnology signs Great Bay Software

InTechnology signs Great Bay Software

InTechnology Distribution signed an agreement to distribute Great Bay Software’s “Beacon” end-point security offering that provides administrators with information to manage an “authenticated” wireless network.
Byron Connolly Sep 21 2006, 2:44PM Security

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