Antivirus is not dead
Symantec vice-predisent Brian Dye recently claimed that antivirus software is dead, causing ripples in the infosec world, and a barrage of statements both in defence of this idea, and in denial. Lutz Blaeser, MD of Intact Software Distribution, says AV is far from...
Check Point announces Capsule
Check Point Software Technologies has announced the availability of Check Point Capsule, a complete mobile solution that offers unparalleled protection for business data and mobile devices, everywhere. In Check Point’s 2014 Mobile Security Survey, which surveyed over...
Cyberoam helps secure the SOHO
Cyberoam, a leading global provider of network security appliances, has launched CR10iNG, “the fastest & most affordable UTM unified threat management)” appliance for SOHO/ROBO markets. The appliance aims to extend enterprise level network security to small and...
Sophos acquisition grows security
Sophos has announced that it has acquired cloud-based security firm Mojave Networks. This acquisition will strengthen Sophos cloud-managed and appliance-based security solutions.
Security company uses GIT solution
Graphic Image Technologies (GIT), specialists in remote CCTV and control room technologies, video compression and transmission, has supplied and installed a complete mobile surveillance solution into a number of cash-in-transit vehicles of a major security provider in...
Avoiding data theft in the cloud
Most enterprises are already using cloud based solutions, even if they don’t see them as such. We see enterprises readily using Salesforce and Webex, yet still voicing concerns about a move to enterprise cloud computing, says Anton Jacobsz, MD of F5 distributor...
TransUnion enhances fraud detection
TransUnion is now offering a next-generation solution to the challenges of identity theft and digital fraud with the new DecisionEdge Identity Manager solution, which can operate in-store, in branch and online.
Fortinet, Ixia improve 100GbE security
Fortinet a global leader in high-performance network security – is setting a new standard for large scale enterprises and carriers with the release of the FortiGate-3810D, the first and only firewall appliance with 100GbE interfaces and 300+ Gbps throughput to meet...
ESET launches Smart Security 8 and NOD32 Antivirus 8
ESET Southern Africa has announced the latest versions of its flagship security software products: ESET NOD32 Antivirus 8 and ESET Smart Security 8. The latest lineup includes Botnet Protection and Enhanced Exploit Blocker that protects against exploits and offer...
An explosion of data breaches and PoS RAM scrapers
Shortly after a massive batch of stolen credit and debit cards went on sale in the underground market pointing to a breach in large retail giant Home Depot, the company has confirmed that their payment systems were compromised. This affected customers who have used...
Security Awareness training needed in SA
With an ongoing increase in threat vectors, largely brought on by the proliferation of business trends such as cloud computing, bring your own device (BYOD), and the Internet of Things (IoT), security awareness and training is becoming a critical aspect to...
Why business needs a multi-layered security plan
The “castle and moat” approach to IT security is ineffective in an era where threats are likely already within the enterprise, and the real risk lies in what leaves the enterprise, not what gets in, writes Fortinet security consultant Jonas Thulin. Back in the days...