Security stories - Page 76

Cordless phones, once a luxury, are now as affordable as their wired counterparts. Experts discuss their workings, advantages, and what to consider when buying.

StarForce Technologies, celebrating a decade in software protection, seeks local partners for its flexible, high-commission partner programme.

In 2010 the number of files, images, records and other digital information containers will grow by a factor of 67, a study has said.

Electronic surveillance in retail and hospitality has evolved from costly setups to affordable, precise tools boosting business efficiency and profits.

Endpoint security is crucial. Like securing bathroom windows in a house, neglecting PoS terminals and embedded devices leaves your network exposed.

As small businesses increasingly leverage social networks like Facebook and LinkedIn, the rise in phishing and cyberattacks demands vigilant security measures.

Over the last 20 years we have seen the positive impact of multiprotocol data networks and also voice, video and data consolidation.

As businesses realise the paramount importance of data over physical assets, modern database solutions become vital for resilience and customer satisfaction.

If you enjoy online media, such as music and video, chances are you’ll be paying for it in the near future if you want the quality stuff.

As the internet evolves, governments in democracies are debating whether it should remain free from regulation, citing child pornography, viruses, and theft.

In Orwell’s dystopian classic 1984, the omnipresent state, Big Brother, has the ability to look into the homes of any person at any time.

A Wellington man, Daniel Jess Moore, was sentenced to four and a half years in prison for his role in an international child sex abuse network.

Symantec upgrades its Hosted Services global partner program, offering new revenue streams and low-entry barriers for channel partners to expand portfolios.

A partnership has been formed that both companies say will offer a security and WAN optimisation solution to firms with remote offices.

Simon Molloy, Manager Market Development at HP, believes that mobility and connectivity are the two big trends that CIOs should sit up and take notice of.

Facebook is grappling with another scam as rogue apps falsely claim to reveal profile viewers while funnelling clicks for scam revenue.

Security and cost concerns are the biggest barriers in cloud adoption, according to the virtualisation, networking and SaaS firm.

Telarus targets Kiwi SMEs, inking deals with Vector and CityLink, as CEO Jules Rumsey predicts deregulation will drive demand for managed services.

SafeNet CTO Russ Dietz declares that old physical security measures are outdated as the company launches new cloud solutions to bolster data protection.

According to an IDC report, cloud computing is becoming the fastest growing technology within the high tech sectors.