Data destruction tools debut to toughen enterprise defense
Code42's CrashPlan enterprise endpoint backup now features triple-pass data sanitization and secure delete capabilities.
Intrusion detection app 'trained' to spot malicious behavior
Mobile security company Zimperium releases an Intrusion Protection System app that uses artificial intelligence to recognize and block malicious behavior.
BYOD seeds Apple's public-sector growth
The iPhone's and iPad's usability, security and closed ecosystem have made Apple devices an increasingly popular choice for public-sector IT managers.
NIST draft standard details approximate matching
Approximate matching, useful for security monitoring and forensic analysis, works to identify similarities in two digital artifacts.
Mobile, enterprise users drive US IPv6 growth
The push by the federal government and mobile carriers for IPv6 adoption has put the United States at the top of the list of IPv6 leaders despite the slow rate of consumer network upgrades.
EHR safety guides target the health IT enterprise
The SAFER Guides offer best practices on system configuration, interfaces and contingency planning for ongoing patient safety programs.
SRI rapid-fire facial scanner IDs people on the move
SRI International debuts its IOM Passport SL system, a facial scanner for fast identification of people on the move, in high traffic areas.
Indiana combats tax refund fraud with ID verification
The state's Department of Revenue plans to combat tax refund fraud with a new identity management system slated to debut this month.
After Target cyberattack, Congress votes to do precisely nothing
In response to the “very real and serious nature of the cyberthreat today,” the latest version of the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act would ensure that nothing changes.
Automation, closed loop tactics boost enterprise security
Enhancements to Palo Alto Networks' enterprise security and threat analysis systems speed up the discovery and elimination of malware, zero-day exploits and advanced persistent threats.
Civilian agencies can tap cross-domain info sharing tools
Tried and true technologies allow users with special network access to share information securely in real time.
Samsung enhances self-encrypting drive for enterprise work
The new security features are designed to meet requirements for enterprise applications.
Will government call on the Blackphone for secure comm?
The sleek, black smartphone will allow users to make secure phone calls, video chat and store files securely.
Drumbeat of data breaches sounds computer literacy alarms
The U.S. educational system is failing to address the rising demand for computer-savvy students, and the result is evident in the increasingly bigger and more serious data breaches.
XP gets some breathing room as Microsoft extends antimalware support
Microsoft announced it will continue to provide updates to antimalware signatures for Windows XP users through July 14, 2015.
Digital forensic tools dig up hidden evidence faster
Forensic Toolkit 5.1 adds native investigative capability for Microsoft's Volume Shadow Copy and geolocation technologies
Dell Software addresses agency needs in BYOD, big data and security
Dell Software recently announced new tools for mobility management, security and business intelligence.
Secret to BYOD: Make security an enabler
Blocking access to sensitive data by mobile workers in the end is counterproductive. Instead, it’s better to protect data by incorporating better access controls in the technology itself.
NIST seeks comments on crypto management system
The draft profile contains requirements for the design, procurement, management and use of Cryptographic Key Management Systems by federal organizations.
5 signs of network trouble
Checking for unusual activity in log and event management data can help admins spot the changes that can compromise network security.
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