Forrester recognises Kaspersky solution
Kaspersky Lab has announced that Forrester Research has rated Kaspersky Lab as a Strong Performer in their evaluation of endpoint encryption solution. According to The Forrester Wave Endpoint Encryption, Q1 2015, Kaspersky Lab’s endpoint encryption offerings may work...
Panda gains in Gartner rankings
Panda Security has been included as a Visionary in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms, published on 22 December 2014 – for the seventh consecutive year. This year saw Panda improve their positioning within the quadrant, proving testament to...
Do not fall victim to online credit scams
“Have you been blacklisted?” Chances are you’ve seen many adverts asking you this question, but rest assured that the answer is always “no”. There is no such thing as a blacklist, says Jeannine Naudé-Viljoen, executive manager of the Credit Bureau Association (CBA)....
Kaspersky Lab presents secure QR scanner
Kaspersky Lab has introduced its new mobile application – Kaspersky QR Scanner. This program is compatible with Google Android and Apple iOS and can not only read information from QR codes, but also warn users about potentially dangerous links within them. Fraudsters...
BT launches service to combat cyber-threats
BT has announced the launch of BT Assure Threat Intelligence, a new service designed to help organisations anticipate and defend against cyber-threats, protecting their assets, customers and employees. From DDoS attacks to hacking and data theft, cybercrime is growing...
Kaspersky releases independent test results
Kaspersky Lab is pleased to announce the results of 22 tests carried out by independent research companies in Q4 2014. The experts tested Kaspersky Lab’s security solutions and those of other vendors: they analysed how effectively popular security products detect new, unknown malware including mobile malware, protect against phishing and financial threats, and how they affect device performance.
Staying secure with mobile banking
Before mobile banking becomes truly universal, banks and financial institutions must consider the balance between security and usability, says Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks. We live in an app world. We shop through apps, we catch up with the latest...
Vox expands Guardian Eye range
Vox Telecom has announced an extension to its very successful Guardian Eye Lite range, to include an outdoor camera, that keeps home and business surveillance in the palm of your hand. The Guardian Eye Lite Outdoor replicates the benefits and technical specifications...
Symsoft launches SS7 Firewall
Symsoft launches an SS7 Firewall in response to security threats in mobile operator networks that were recently brought to public attention. Symsoft’s advanced solution provides mobile operators protection against all the outlined threats. Research recently published...
ARM to distribute SimplySecure
African Risk Migration (ARM) has announced it has secured pan-African distribution rights for the SimplySecure mobile device security solutions provided by Beachhead Solutions. The SimplySecure Management System is a single, configurable, web-based management tool...
Securing the home office
SOHOs and staff working from home tend to overlook the cyber security risks around their home office, warns Networks Unlimited, distributor of Fortinet. Small, home offices and corporate staff working from home are typically less security aware and so at greater risk...
Cyberoam introduces UTQ
Cyberoam, a leading global provider of network security appliances has introduced a unique capability – User Threat Quotient (UTQ) – to help IT security managers identify users posing security risks with ease. With UTQ, Cyberoam extends its own innovation of Layer-8...