The wireless world is going to move away from software-based security/encryption for a host of reasons, including processor speed, battery utilization, and memory scarcity. Embedded security in wireless networked devices is likely the "next big thing" in wireless device security. Read on for a comprehensive explanation. The adage that best describes the current state of affairs with wireless devices and security is: "forecasting is always difficult, especially when it's about the future." To what degree will wireless LANs, PDAs, and next-generation 2.5G and 3G mobile handsets become part of the corporate IT landscape? I recently gave a speech on the growth of wireless devices and the attendant security needs at the RSA Security Conference in Paris. My presentation had about 100 attendees, all with varying views on how to meet this challenge. All acknowledge that i... (more)

NP-Director Monitors Performance and Security with Brand New OS

Network Physics has released a comprehensive end-to-end performance and security management and detection tool dubbed NP-Director. The hardware is being supported by a newly created enterprise architecture, along with a newly minted operating system (OS), NetSensory 4.0. The initiative came about after Network Physics saw the successful implementation of its various NP-2000 flow-based appliances within enterprises. As more appliances are added and dispersed into other parts of an enterprise's network, the Mountain View, CA-based company decided a new solution had to be created, in order to scale the technology. As a result, Network Physics has released the NetSensory Enterprise Architecture. It is part of an enterprise-grade system designed to pinpoint sources in complex networks where performance or security problems are likely to arise, or are already evident but n... (more)

Unisys Named “Platinum Sponsor” of Cloud Computing Expo

SYS-CON Events announced today that Unisys, the leader in high-value technology and business solutions to global enterprises, was named "Platinum Sponsor" of SYS-CON's 4th International Cloud Computing Conference & Expo (www.CloudComputingExpo.com), which will take place on November 2 - 4, 2009, Santa Clara Convention Center, in Santa Clara, California. The event is expected to attract over 1,500 developers, engineers, architects, IT managers, and hardware and software professionals of every stripe. Unisys helps you secure your business operations so you can better focus on opportunities. They create visibility throughout all layers of your enterprise: exposing cause-and-effect relationships between strategy, business processes, applications and infrastructure. 4th International Cloud Computing Conference & Expo At the 4th International Cloud Computing Conference & E... (more)

How to Get to Cloud Use Securely

The latest BriefingsDirect podcast focuses on exercising caution, overcoming fear, and the need for risk reduction on the road to successful cloud computing. In order to ramp up cloud-computing use and practices, a number of potential security pitfalls need to be identified and mastered. Security, in general, takes on a different emphasis, as services are mixed and matched and come from a variety of internal and external sources. So, will applying conventional security approaches and best practices be enough for low risk, high-reward cloud computing adoption? Is there such a significant cost and productivity benefit to cloud computing that being late or being unable to manage the risk means being overtaken by competitors that can do cloud successfully? More importantly, how do companies know whether they are prepared to begin adopting cloud practices without undo risk... (more)

Ping Identity to Exhibit at Cloud Expo 2011 New York

Cloud Expo New York $500 Savings here! SYS-CON Events announced today that Ping Identity, the leader in Internet Identity Security, will exhibit at SYS-CON's 8th International Cloud Expo, which will take place on June 6-9, 2011, at the Javits Center in New York City, New York. Explore Cloud Expo Sponsorship & Exhibit Opportunities ! Ping Identity is the market leader in Internet Identity Security, delivering on-premise software and on-demand services for Internet Single Sign-On (SSO), Identity-Enabled Web Services and Internet User Account Management. More than 500 enterprises, government agencies, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) vendors and online service providers worldwide rely on Ping Identity to streamline application access, reduce administrative costs, generate additional revenue and improve security. For more information, visit http://www.pingidentity.com/. A... (more)

Enterprise Mobility, Cloud Computing, BYOD and Unified Communication

1. Cloud and Mobility - A Match Made in Heaven.... Cloud computing is providing organizations with low-cost applications and storage, making it easier to manage the growing amount of information. Increased adoption of cloud-based systems (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS and everything else) in the enterprise will pave a way for a faster pace of adoption and acceptance of the cloud-based back end for mobile devices. With increased use of smartphones, tablets in enterprise (BlackBerry, Nexus, Surface, etc.), increased acceptance of BYOD, more and more business information and data will be moved outside the firewall. The trend will fuel the use of cloud infrastructure for mobile applications, and platform and infrastructure including storage. It's a no-brainer. Private mobile cloud, private mobile app stores, standalone enterprise class mobile app stores, etc., will start taking shap... (more)

Trends in Federal Records Management

The below is summary of my comments provided on Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at the Alfresco Content.Gov event in Washington, DC. In my 27 years of federal service, I've watched the growth in federal records and the implementation of new executive orders and regulations aimed at improving records management across the federal space. There are immense challenges associated with litigation, review and release, tracing factual evidence for analysis, managing information legal proceedings, and overseeing a plethora of authorized and unauthorized disclosures of classified and/or sensitive information. Federal records management professionals are true, unsung heroes in helping our nation protect information while also protecting the civil liberties and privacy of our nation's citizens. The job has become increasingly more difficult in today's era of "big data."  Records m... (more)

Produce Safety and Security Participating in a Joint Cleanup Program With International Fumigators to Begin Rebuilding the Devastated Gulf Coast Region

PRESCOTT, AZ -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 09/12/05 -- Produce Safety & Security International, Inc. (OTC: PDSC) announced today that the first trailer load of Spherequat 1000 will be delivered to a Lake Charles, Louisiana, warehouse as part of a joint program with International Fumigators Inc. (IFI) The Spherequat 1000 will be used as part of a process for salvage, cleanup, sanitation, mold and disease control. "This is the first of many joint process programs using our products in conjunction with International Fumigators," stated Clarence Karney, CEO of Produce Safety and Security. "We are pleased to be working with IFI to begin the cleanup of the devastation brought on by Hurricane Katrina. We look forward to contributing to the efforts to get the Gulf region back on its feet as quickly as possible." About Spherequat 1000 Spherequat 1000 is E.P.A. Reg. No. 10324-63-82131... (more)

ClearPoint Metrics Forms Board of Advisors

CHELMSFORD, Mass., May 12 /PRNewswire/ -- ClearPoint Metrics, a leader in performance management and metric solutions, today announced the selection of its Board of Advisors, comprised of distinguished IT and information security experts and practitioners. ClearPoint's advisory board was assembled to help ClearPoint better serve its customers and to capitalize on the company's burgeoning opportunities in IT and information security performance management. "ClearPoint looks to expand its reach as a leader in performance management and metrics," said Jim Acquaviva, CEO of ClearPoint Metrics. "The formation of ClearPoint's advisory board brings together key industry experts to advance the strategic direction of the company and help drive product innovation as we continue to grow. These individuals are outstanding strategists and experienced executives, and we are deli... (more)

Cenzic Launches Web Application Security Mythbusters Series

SANTA CLARA, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 09/22/08 -- Cenzic Inc., the leading provider of Web application security assessment and risk management solutions, continues its ongoing commitment to community-based Web application security initiatives as the company announces the launch of a series that addresses relevant issues for individuals looking for education on the latest vulnerabilities and security issues. The Web Application Security Mythbusters(TM) series allows Cenzic to continue to provide security insight and education on a massive scale by sharing knowledge and tips from top security professionals regarding issues and trends that are most prominent across organizations today. "The security industry is teeming with misconceptions, and we felt compelled to create the Web Application Security Mythbusters series to share knowledge from some of the most respected an... (more)

Websense #1 Network Security Vendor, Two Channel Studies Reveal

SAN DIEGO, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 12/10/08 -- Websense, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBSN) today announced that Everything Channel has named Websense the #1 network security vendor according to two separate channel partner studies. In both studies, channel partners ranked Websense higher than Symantec, McAfee, Trend Micro, Cisco and other network security vendors. Solution providers ranked Websense their top pick among network security vendors in Everything Channel's Affinity Index, conducted by Everything Channel's Institute for Partner Education & Development (IPED). In the 2008 Affinity Index, VARs rated vendors in 15 different weighted criteria, providing the most in-depth profile yet of what makes a vendor successful, or unsuccessful, in the channel. The Affinity Index ranked vendors against a comprehensive list of qualities, including return on investment (ROI), competitive ... (more)