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Remote Backup Software Provides the Quickest Route to Software as a Service (SaaS) Profitability and ROI

Online backup software and services deliver benefits to both clients and service providers. - October 31, 2006 - Remote Backup Systems, Inc.

Identropy, Inc. Deploys Identity Management System for Major University in Connecticut

Identropy, Inc., a security & identity management consultancy, deployed a comprehensive identity management system for a major university in Connecticut utilizing Microsoft’s Identity Integration Server 2003 (MIIS 2003). The solution leveraged the university’s existing... - October 31, 2006 - Identropy, Inc.

IT-Harvest Chief Research Analyst to Write Security Column for NetworkWorld Magazine

Richard Stiennon chosen to contribute bi-monthly column on security - October 28, 2006 - IT-Harvest

New Hosted Email Filtering Service Set to Wipe Out Viruses and Spam from Small Business Exchange Users

Managed Service Provider Business Arc announces their latest service offering, but it’s not just for outsourcing customers. - October 26, 2006 - Business Arc Limited

MSI Announces Special Co-Branded Offering for its Clients

Marketing Solutions, Inc. (MSI), a provider of browser-based CRM software solutions, announced today that they will begin aggressively promoting the Security Training, Education and Awareness Module (TEAM™) from Digital Defense to all Marketing Solutions clients. Digital Defense, a provider... - October 11, 2006 - Marketing Solutions, Inc.

Amplusnet Launches Cyclope Product Range through www.Cyclope-Series.com

The Cyclope Series has been developed to provide IT specialists and managers the necessary information in evaluating employee productivity. - October 03, 2006 - Cyclope-Series

Avoiding Hiring Employees that are Going to Cost You Money

Simple steps to identifying problem employees before you hire them. - October 03, 2006 - PInow.com

Delhi Based Indian Company Launches Portable Cyber Crime Fighting Lab to Help Indian Police Officers Investigate Cyber Crime

In todays increasingly complex cyber crime environment, Indian police forces have been struggling from a lack of sophisticated tools to investigate complex cyber crimes in a manner acceptable to courts of law. ForensicsGuru.com has launched a comprehensive product to empower the Indian Police forces in tackling this menace. - October 02, 2006 - ForensicsGuru.com

First Annual Rochester Security Summit

The Rochester Security Summit is the community focal point for information security education and awareness in collaboration with the Rochester area’s higher education institutions, large businesses and area organizations. - September 28, 2006 - Rochester Security Summit

Panda Restaurant Group Chooses Cams Web Single Sign-on Security Middleware Solution

Panda Restaurant Group has chosen Cafesoft Cams web single-sign-on security middleware to protect its web resources. - September 27, 2006 - Cafesoft

IDology Inc. Named as One of Atlanta’s “Best Places To Work” for 2006

Company Ranks in Top 20 For Companies with Less than a 100 Employees on Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Annual List - September 27, 2006 - IDology, Inc.

LAN Force Executes Strategic Objective by Banking on Blancco’s Erasure Technology

Finnish IT company, LAN Force, has partnered with Blancco in a move to offer clients secure electronic data destruction as part of its systems management solutions. - September 12, 2006 - Blancco Ltd.

NetZentry Announces CleanTraffic 2.7 DDoS Attack Protection Software Release

Advanced Network Security software notifies clients via email at all stages of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks - September 07, 2006 - netZentry.com

01 Communique Adds Child Monitoring and Control Features to New Release of I’m InTouch

01 Communique Laboratory Inc. (TSX: ONE - www.01com.com), today announced a new release of its remote access service, I’m InTouch. With I’m InTouch Version 5.5, users can install I’m InTouch in stealth mode, and implement it on their home computer as a child monitoring tool. - September 07, 2006 - 01 Communique

Solix Technologies Launches ILM Industry’s Most Extensive Data Security and Data Subsetting Solutions

New SOLIX ARCHIVEjinni modules add advanced subsetting and security for improved system performance and regulatory compliance; A webinar on information management and security to be held September 12. - September 06, 2006 - Solix Technologies

Privacyware Unveils Privatefirewall 5.0 – Desktop Security Software Blocks Known and New Malware and Hacking Threats

Privacyware announced today the latest upgrade of its desktop defense software, Privatefirewall 5.0, a multi-layered endpoint security product designed to help individuals and businesses protect Windows desktops and servers from malware and unauthorized use. Proactive Protection Powered by Behavior-based Intrusion Prevention Technology. - August 31, 2006 - Privacyware

Compact Disc Eraser: Top American Invention Prevents eWaste

An innovative American company has come up with a simple but effective solution for destroying the confidential data stored on optical discs. The makers also claim their 'Disc Eraser' is the greenest product on the market. - August 31, 2006 - SunZag Creative Products

Keeping Your Secrets Secret: Free Secure E-Mail Announced

Free crypto secure email is now available for all webmail and POP3 users. The security uses RSA 8192 bits and AES 256 bits. - August 30, 2006 - Seecrets.Biz

Remote Data Backup will be a Key to Surviving Ernesto and other Hurricanes - GeeksForRelief.com will Provide it at No Cost

As storms threaten, online backup provides the ultimate in protection for computer data. - August 29, 2006 - Remote Backup Systems, Inc.

Backdoor Sneaks into Computers through Japanese Text Editor

Text files are perceived to be rather safe and harmless to download from the Internet or emails and open in one’s computer without much fear about Virus infection. But not for the users of Japanese text editor program Ichitaro, which saves files with ‘.JTD’ extensions. - August 29, 2006 - Microworld Technologies Inc

Domain-Horse.com Boosts Web Hosting Security

New TippingPoint Intrusion Systems Protect Dedicated and Virtual Dedicated Hosting - August 21, 2006 - Domain-Horse.com

Advanced Network Security Leader, netZentry, Named Web Host Magazine Editor’s Choice for Security Hardware

Powerful DDoS Protection Appliances Positions netZentry Above Peers. - August 15, 2006 - netZentry.com

IDology Inc Approved as Identity and Age Verification Provider for State of Michigan Direct Wine Shipments

Michigan First State to Use Formal Testing Evaluation Process for Selection of Verification Providers. - August 11, 2006 - IDology, Inc.

3,000 Computer, Digital Camera, Anti-Spyware Tips Offered

Digital camera and computer help website MalekTips (http://www.malektips.com ) announced the expansion of its free computer and technology tips library, currently numbering over 3,000 tips. The collection now includes an increased number of articles on pertinent subjects such as digital cameras and... - August 10, 2006 - Envision Programming

Laptop Theft Solution: XTool Laptop Security Tracker Locates Stolen Laptop

XTool Mobile Security, Inc. a laptop security service provider announced today that it’s XTool® Computer Tracker assisted the Houston Police Department in Houston, TX in the recovery of a stolen laptop on Tuesday, May 9, 2006. Without the XTool Computer Tracker finding a lost or stolen laptop is just as hard, if not harder, as finding a needle in a hay stack. - August 09, 2006 - XTool Mobile Security, Inc.

Sans Digital to Bundle NTI Instant Backup Software

Sans Digital, a leading provider of high performance storage subsystems, announced that their MobileSilver Series now comes bundled with NTI’s award winning Shadow V3 software. Starting immediately, NTI’s Shadow V3 software for Windows XP®, Windows 2000®, and Macintosh® OS X... - August 04, 2006 - Sans Digital

Chicagoland Sunbelt facilitates sale of a Chicago Digital Security Business

Chicagoland Sunbelt, the dominant business brokerage firm in Chicago, reported that it facilitated the sale of a Chicago-based Digital Security and Surveillance business. This business had multiple offers and resulted in an attractive exit strategy for the business owners and an excellent acquisition for the buyers. - August 03, 2006 - Chicagoland Sunbelt

ThreatSentry Delivers Affordable, Versatile Protection for Windows Web Servers

Block Unwanted Web Traffic and Overcome IIS Vulnerabilities with ThreatSentry 3.0 - August 01, 2006 - Privacyware

Nsasoft Has Released Nsauditor Network Security Auditor 1.3.7, the Latest Version of its Popular Network Security Audit and Monitoring Product

Major new features of Nsauditor Version 1.3.7 include firewall system that allows to stop internet threats and block unwanted network connections. With Nsauditor Network Security Auditor, Systems Administrators are able to gather a wide range of information from all the computers in the network... - July 29, 2006 - Nsasoft

Recombo Incorporates ExpectID Identity Verification Solution Into its Digital Signature Technology

IDology Inc selected as Recombo's partner to help verify identity using ExpectID. - July 28, 2006 - IDology, Inc.

Seecrets Ebook Delivery Unveiled to Combat Digital Piracy

The oft ignored law of digital content is that all digital content are copyable, no matter what protective measures are used. Protective measures are deterrents only and there is always a trade-off between deterrents and costs. Commercial content needs to be unique just like the ordinary dollar bill. Above all, there is a value attached to it – therein lies its claim of relevance and raison d’etre (French for reason of being) under the internet sun. - July 26, 2006 - Seecrets.Biz

Vernier Networks Doubles Quarter to Quarter Edgewall Network Access Control (NAC) Appliance Sales

Company continues dramatic growth in network access control market with a 45% increase in customers, new technology partnerships, introduction of new product line and expanded partner program. - July 26, 2006 - Vernier Networks

Seecrets Newsletter Delivery Are For-Your-Eyes-Only Capable

Secure newsletter delivery services announcement which includes encryption, for-your-eyes-only protection, watermarking. - July 19, 2006 - Seecrets.Biz

Advanced Network Security Leader, netZentry, Debuts Partner PROFIT Program at HostingCon 2006

Turns Distributed Denial of Service DDoS Protection Costs into Revenue - July 17, 2006 - netZentry.com

SpamStopsHere Launches Online Affiliate Program

SpamStopsHere, Inc., the industry leading provider of e-mail security and spam filtering solutions, announces the launch of its online affiliate program. The continued expansion of SpamStopsHere’s online presence will allow affiliate program participants to share in SpamStopsHere’s... - July 14, 2006 - SpamStopsHere

Cyberoam Partners with TheGreenbow to provide IPSec VPN Client

Elitecore Technologies, vendor of identity-based integrated security appliances, has teamed up with TheGreenbow, editor of desktop and laptop security solutions, to offer IPSec VPN within the Cyberoam Unified Threat Management (UTM) appliances. - July 12, 2006 - TheGreenBow

Network Access Control Solutions for Enterprise Network Security Broadened by Strategic Technology Partner Program

Vernier Networks extends its technology partner program to offer higher performance, advanced policy enforcement, and automated compliance reporting for comprehensive Network Access Control and Enterprise Network Security. - June 29, 2006 - Vernier Networks

Cafésoft Partners with VASCO to Deliver Web SSO with Strong Authentication

Cafesoft has partnered with VASCO to integrate Cafesoft's Cams web single sign-on and VASCO's Digipass strong authentication in a secure, flexible and affordable solution. The ease of implementation and low cost compared to competitive solutions creates a unique value proposition for sites looking to implement strong authentication and web single sign-on. - June 22, 2006 - Cafesoft

Encryptomatic MSGViewer Lets Users Access E-mail Message Content and Extract File Attachments from Outlook .MSG Files

Encryptomatic LLC today announced the release of MSGViewer, a viewer and file extractor for Microsoft® Outlook® .MSG messages. MSGViewer makes it easy access Outlook MAPI message files (.msg files) created in Outlook 2000/XP/2003. MSGViewer can provide quick access to.msg files... - June 21, 2006 - Encryptomatic LLC

Network Access Control Provider Vernier Networks and Network Intelligence Partner to Provide Deep Network Security Insight and Compliance Reporting

Coupling Vernier Networks’ rich Network Access Control (NAC) data with Network Intelligence's powerful Security Information and Event Management creates unprecedented level of event correlation and improved compliance reporting - June 22, 2006 - Vernier Networks

Seecrets Delivery Services Can Protect Your Digital Content

Delivering password-protected content via the internet to customers always presents the problem of unauthorised sharing starting after the customer has the unprotected version. To address this problem, www.seecrets.biz developed the Seecrets Delivery Services for the secure delivery of digital... - June 20, 2006 - Seecrets.Biz

Vernier Networks Unveils Industry’s First Modular High-Performance Network Access Control (NAC) Platform

Vernier Networks extends product portfolio with the EdgeWall 8800 Network Access Control platform to support high-speed wired environments and also integrates inline intrusion detection and prevention - June 15, 2006 - Vernier Networks

Cafesoft Joins Google Enterprise Professional Program

Cafesoft is pleased to announce that they are now a Google Enterprise Professional partner. They will provide their Cams web single sign-on and access management software and professional services to assist with Google Search Appliance web application security integrations. - June 08, 2006 - Cafesoft

GROUPspark.com Reviews the Profile Analyzer (EPA) Tool for Dedicated Microsoft Exchange Sever 2003

Arguably the biggest improvement in Exchange 2003 Service Pack 2 is the efficient Public Folder Settings Wizard allowing for seamless system administration. The addition of this new software package is more than welcoming to the tech support team at GROUPspark.com, a leading exchange hosting... - May 20, 2006 - groupSPARK, Inc.

e-Secure Technologies Acquires e-Systems in Hong Kong

e-Secure Technologies, the leading identification technology integrator and solutions provider for standard and customized secured identification solutions, announced today that it has acquired the assets and ongoing business operations of e-Systems, a leading smart-card and eID (electronic ID) technology integrator. - May 12, 2006 - e-Secure Technologies Ltd

MailFoundry Declares 2006: “The Year Of The False Positive”

Today, MailFoundry CEO and Founder, David C. Troup declared 2006 : “The Year Of The False Positive’ - referencing the anti-spam industry’s term for legitimate email that is accidentally identified as spam. In the first quarter of 2006, MailFoundry surveyed new users who were... - May 10, 2006 - MailFoundry