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SECNAP Network Security Named Finalist for Hot Company, Best Product and CTO of the Year Awards

Network Products Guide Announces 2011 Award Finalists – SECNAP Places in Three Categories - March 19, 2011 - SECNAP Network Security Corp

Buffalo Wild Wings Franchisee Makes Network Security a Top Priority

SecureConnect was chosen for their ability to secure even the most complex of infrastructures - March 18, 2011 - SecureConnect Inc

CipherPoint Software Delivers Transparent Encryption for SharePoint 2010

New CipherPoint Release Provides Transparent Encryption and Content Security for SharePoint 2010 and 2007 - March 17, 2011 - CipherPoint Software, Inc.

Biometric Signature ID Scores an Outstanding 99.97% Accuracy Against Identity Fraud from the Tolly Group

Biometric Signature ID’s BioSig-ID™ signature gesture biometric technology for identity authentication received a proof-of-performance validation from the Tolly Group’s independent testing lab receiving a 99.97% rating of accuracy in identifying imposters. Incorporating “Gesture Biometrics” as part of a fixed or mobile “defense-in-depth” protocol reduces risk of unauthorized access and assures accountability and compliance with corporate policies, regulations, and cyber laws. - March 17, 2011 - Biometric Signature ID, Inc

High-Tech Bridge Expands on Ethical Hacking Market and Invests in R&D

High-Tech Bridge SA, leading Swiss Ethical Hacking company based in Geneva, increases equity capital to CHF 2m and announces expansion on Swiss and International IT Security markets. Acquisitions are planned during the next 3 years, as well as CHF 1m investment in High-Tech Bridge’s Security... - March 16, 2011 - High-Tech Bridge SA

New PCI Compliance Webinar Debuts from Information Security Media Group and BankInfoSecurity.com

Publisher of BankInfoSecurity.com, announces the launch of its latest webinar, “PCI Compliance: Tips, Tricks & Emerging Technologies.” - March 12, 2011 - Information Security Media Group

CBL Data Recovery Taiwan Awarded ISO 9001 Certification

CBL Data Recovery Taiwan, part of CBL’s global facilities for computer data recovery services in the Asia Pacific region, announces that it has been awarded ISO 9001 certification - another achievement in CBL’s pursuit of continuous improvement worldwide. - March 11, 2011 - CBL Data Recovery

Biometric Signature ID Receives Award from the State of Texas Emerging Technology Fund

Biometric Signature ID was awarded a $550,000 investment for the commercialization of their patented identity management products as part of the ETF program developed by the State of Texas for emerging technologies. BSI’s technology provides an improvement to current methodologies which use a password without truly identifying the person inputting it. BSI completed a successful pilot program at the University of Texas as part of this process. - March 09, 2011 - Biometric Signature ID, Inc

MSG Informer from Milton Security Group LLC Now Available in Apple App Store

MSG Informer, an Apple OSX application, connects to Milton Security Group Edge 7200 systems, and displays device, client status, session counts and OUI/MAC addresses. MSG Informer can also filter and sort list of devices/clients for a detailed perspective of the networks attached to the Edge 7200 system. - March 08, 2011 - Milton Security Group LLC

IEEE GLOBECOM 2011 Extends “Call for Papers” Deadline to March 20

Premier Global Communications Conference to be Held December 5 – 9 in Houston, Texas - March 08, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society

Brothersoft Announces 17 Recommendable Security Software Programs for 2011

Today, the Internet is full of security software options. Consequently, Brothersoft provides the following list of their top 17 recommended security software programs as a reference for users to simplify their selection process. - March 04, 2011 - Brothersoft

AVIRTEK, INC. Awarded $750K Phase II SBIR Grant from the United States Air Force

The United States Air Force (USAF), has awarded AVIRTEK a $750K Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant to develop an Autonomic Software Protection System (ASPS), teaming with Ball Aerospace and the University of Arizona. - March 04, 2011 - Avirtek, Inc.

Almi Invest and Stockholms Affarsanglar Invest in Versatile Security

Versatile Security grows and takes in new capital for international expansion - March 04, 2011 - Versasec AB

Managed Network Security Service from SECNAP Network Security Frees Information Technology Staff to Focus on Core Enterprise Business

Expert Managed Network Security Providers Augment Corporate IT Staff at a Fraction of In-house Cost - March 03, 2011 - SECNAP Network Security Corp

GuardTime Establishes Product Development Center in Beijing, Appoints Jian Tan as General Manager

Former AvePoint Executive and BT Data Management/Telecommunications Specialist to Manage Operations and Customers/Partners in China. - February 27, 2011 - GuardTime Pte Ltd

ISMG Wraps Up Coverage of RSA Conference 2011

Publisher of BankInfoSecurity.com, GovInfoSecurity.com and HealthcareInfoSecurity.com announces the conclusion of its week-long coverage of RSA Conference 2011. - February 25, 2011 - Information Security Media Group

Interactive Skills Training is Key for Cutting Edge Companies, Engaged Employees

With companies facing economic stress, training time and money is being cut. However, effective training is crucial if companies want to stay competitive and keep their best employees. Training guru Bob Pike discusses why training is important and how to increase training's effectiveness while decreasing time spent in the classroom. - February 24, 2011 - Bob Pike Group

idOnDemand and InfusionPoints Partner to Offer Fully Integrated Hosted Identity Solutions

idOnDemand and InfusionPoints partner to offer their customers one single identity card to access buildings, login to IT resources, securely authenticate to mobile devices, access VPN or wireless networks, interact with secure email, encrypt critical business information and extend organizational security to external cloud service providers. - February 24, 2011 - idOnDemand

LiveEnsure™ 1.2, More Advances for the Digimetric™ Device Recognition Technology That Securely Authenticates Web and Mobile Users

LiveEnsure™ announces the release of version 1.2 of it's SaaS multi-factor authentication solution for web, cloud and mobile applications. Extending the power and security of your current login or SSO identity mechanism, LiveEnsure™ authenticates the user, device, site and session in... - February 24, 2011 - LiveEnsure

Mi-Token and Yubico Secure Login and Authentication Solution Implemented at Trident Microsystems

Yubico and Mi-Token Inc. have implemented a combined solution at Trident Microsystems to provide multi-factor login authentication for its staff, consultants and partners. - February 23, 2011 - Yubico

idOnDemand Introduces Secure Access to Clinical Systems Using a Universal Card at HIMSS 2011

idOnDemand debuts its mobile device access solution at HIMSS11. The latest feature to idOnDemand’s managed identity service allows authorized users to securely gain access to hospital and patient data from their mobile device or tablet computer by simply touching their ID card to the device and entering a PIN. - February 22, 2011 - idOnDemand

Xelltec Announces Revolutionary New Laptop Security Microchip

Xelltec Inc. today announces the release of their revolutionary new security microchip, which will enable users to remotely track and protect their laptops and handhold devices. - February 19, 2011 - Xelltec Inc

Network Malware Security System from ValidEdge Advances Pro-Active Defense Against Zero-day and Targeted Malware Attacks

ValidEdge NMS system offers a fast and accurate way to continuously protect networks from new and single target malware attacks with automatic detection, analysis and repair. - February 19, 2011 - ValidEdge

New White Hat Hacking Class and Workshop Offered: Orlando, Miami, Tampa, Atlanta, DC, New York, Dallas

Logic Launches new White Hat Hacker Training Classes throughout the Eastern United States - February 18, 2011 - CEP Logic

LynuxWorks Showcases Enterprise Ready Secure Virtualization Platform Running on Multiple Devices at RSA Conference 2011

Demonstration systems include a standard laptop, a 2nd Generation Intel Core processor reference platform and a network malware security system. - February 18, 2011 - LynuxWorks, Inc.

appWatchdog Addresses Mobile Security Issues, Highlighted by New York Times

viaForensics’ appWatchdog service measures potential security risks in popular shopping, banking and social media applications. - February 16, 2011 - viaForensics

Green Armor Solutions Announces Invisible Authentication Upgrade (IAU) Technology

Seamlessly & Invisibly Converts Authentication from Challenge Questions to Strong Multi-Factor - February 12, 2011 - Green Armor Solutions

Brainloop's Security Solution Helps RWE Protect Its Intellectual Property for Conventional and Renewable Energies

Brainloop announced today that RWE, has chosen its Brainloop Secure Dataroom solution to extend the portfolio of IT solutions it uses to securely share confidential documents. - February 12, 2011 - RegDOX Solutions

Secure Cloud Login Solutions from Nordic Edge and Yubico Successfully Deployed in Government of Turkey

The Turkey Customs and Social Agency has successfully deployed the Nordic Edge One Time Password Server with authentication tokens from Yubico, enabling easy and secure cloud single sign on for more than 10,000 staff members. - February 12, 2011 - Yubico

PCI DSS Implementation Workshop in Chennai on 24 & 25 February, 2011

Hands on training on PCI DSS by experts from SISA who have conducted more than 100 workshops in 6 countries. - February 12, 2011 - SISA Information Security Specialists

BluePrint Data OEM Internet Filtering “Twice as Nice for Half the Price”

BluePrint Data a provider of OEM Internet / Web Filtering has completed a competitive pricing analysis with the results that its products and services are on average approximately 50% of its leading competitors. In addition to being “half the price” BluePrint Data is approximately,... - February 11, 2011 - BluePrint Data

Yubico and DS3 Partner to Offer YubiKey Authentication for Lowering Deployment Costs

Yubico's YubiKey USB authentication key is now supported on Data Security Systems Solutions Pte Ltd (aka DS3) authentication server. - February 10, 2011 - Yubico

Yubico and Quest Software Partner to Offer Two-factor Authentication with YubiKey for Quest Defender

Quest Defender enhances security by enabling two-factor authentication to network, Web, and applications-based resources with Yubico's YubiKey. - February 09, 2011 - Yubico

Integrity Defenders, Inc. Rolls Out New Online Privacy Service to Protect Your Personal Information

Integrity Defenders, Inc. Introduces PrivacyID Service to Help Customers Diminish the Amount of Personal Information Available Online. - February 08, 2011 - Integrity Defenders

IEEE GLOBECOM 2010 Explores Latest Advancements in Mobile Interactivity

More than 2,500 Attendees and Record-Setting Number of Presentations Combine to Make the Premier International Meeting the Most Successful in Conference History. - February 04, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society

Digital Forensics Magazine Issue 6 is Out February 1st

The sixth issue of the fastest growing resource for digital forensics and IT security specialists, Digital Forensics Magazine, to be published on February 1st 2011 - February 01, 2011 - Digital Forensics Magazine

IEEE SmartGridComm 2011 Announces April 4, 2011 “Call for Papers” Deadline

2nd Annual Conference Dedicated to the Advance of Global Smart Grid Communications to be held October 17 – 20, 2011 in Brussels, Belgium - January 29, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society

Stretegic Partnership Provides Next Generation Cybersecurity

Strategic partnership offers next generation security technology. This technology addresses known/unknown vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and/or gaps on automated systems in the post-Wikileaks environment; The WindTalker. - January 29, 2011 - CoreGuard LLC

Wealthfront Single Sign-On Initiative Powered by Yubico and OneLogin

Yubico, a leading provider of easy and secure login solutions, and OneLogin, a cloud single sign-on and identity management provider, announce a joint solution to manage user access to dozens of cloud applications adding security and productivity for companies worldwide. - January 28, 2011 - Yubico

Security Weaver Releases Self-Service Password Reset Tool for SAP®

Simple-to-Use Tool Packs Big Savings for IT Companies Using SAP® - January 26, 2011 - Security Weaver

Stanfield Systems, Inc. (SSI) and CoreGuard Form a Strategic Partnership to Provide Next Generation Cybersecurity

SSI, a provider of advanced software engineering services and solutions, and CoreGuard, the developer of the WindTalker Security Platform, today announced that they have entered into a strategic partnership to offer next generation security technology to the government and private-industry markets. - January 26, 2011 - Stanfield Systems, Inc.

International Data Privacy Day is January 28 - Rebecca Herold, The Privacy Professor, Uncovers 2011's Top Five Privacy Predictions

As electronic privacy becomes increasingly complex, it’s more crucial than ever that consumers and businesses understand their exposure and take steps to ensure their information is not compromised. January 28 is Data Privacy Day, as recognized by governments and technology leaders around the world. - January 24, 2011 - Rebecca Herold & Associates, LLC

Cyber Security on InfraGard’s 2011 Agenda, Expert Panel Discusses Policy, Challenges and Recommendations for Cyber Security

The InfraGard National Members Alliance (INMA) held their first national policy event of the year on cyber security. INMA Chairman Dr. Kathleen Kiernan and Advisory Board Member James Norton welcomed a distinguished panel that included White House Cyber Security Coordinator Howard Schmidt, FBI... - January 21, 2011 - InfraGard National Members Alliance

GuardTime Named a Finalist for Red Herring Top 100 Global Award

Keyless Signature™ Technology Makes its Mark Globally Among Innovative LineUp. - January 21, 2011 - GuardTime Pte Ltd

AntiVirus Company Thirtyseven4 Helps Educate Schools with New Poster Series

Free Scareware and Hacking themed posters now available. - January 19, 2011 - Thirtyseven4, LLC

AVIRTEK, INC. Awarded $750K Phase II STTR Grant from the United States Air Force

AVIRTEK, INC., a leader in Autonomic Management Solutions, announced today that the United States Air Force (USAF), has awarded the company a $750K Phase II Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant. In a teaming arrangement with Raytheon and the University of Arizona, AVIRTEK will apply the... - January 13, 2011 - Avirtek, Inc.

SmartBlueMedia Consulting Launches New Business to Business Website

SmartBlueMedia Consulting has launched its new business to business international purpose website as a result of recent marketing strategy changes conducted with the objective of better customer coverage. - January 13, 2011 - SmartBlueMedia Consulting

6Connex Announces Industry-Leading Security Options for Its Virtual Experience Platform