Security start-up offers free, cloud-based firewall, server-vulnerability services

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• Security start-up offers free, cloud-based firewall, server-vulnerability services
• Q&A: How biometric data can secure your Android smartphone
• CloudPassage aims to ease cloud server security management
• Intel developing security 'game-changer'
• Cisco acquires Pari: What goes around, comes around
• DOJ seeks mandatory data retention requirement for ISPs
• Low-cost SSL proxy could bring cheaper, faster security; defeat threats like Firesheep
• Forrester's 2011 security strategy recommendations
• Sourcefire, Q1 Labs team up, Immunet integration rolls ahead

Security start-up offers free, cloud-based firewall, server-vulnerability services Posted: 26 Jan 2011 07:01 AM PST Security start-up CloudPassage is offering two free services to protect cloud-based virtual servers by maintaining firewall policies and also checking for software vulnerabilities.

Q&A: How biometric data can secure your Android smartphone Posted: 26 Jan 2011 05:54 AM PST If your phone's lock screen leaves you feeling a little insecure, you might soon be able to supersede it with biometric security controls.

CloudPassage aims to ease cloud server security management Posted: 26 Jan 2011 05:45 AM PST Security firm CloudPassage, in stealth mode until today, hopes to build itself a market by helping enterprises reign in firewall and system configuration of cloud servers.

Intel developing security 'game-changer' Posted: 26 Jan 2011 02:07 AM PST Intel CTO Justin Rattner said on Tuesday that the company's scientists are working on technology that will stop all zero-day attacks.

Cisco acquires Pari: What goes around, comes around Posted: 26 Jan 2011 07:39 AM PST Cisco this week announced its intent to acquire privately-held Pari Networks, a provider of network configuration, change and compliance management appliances that was founded by former Cisco engineers.

DOJ seeks mandatory data retention requirement for ISPs Posted: 25 Jan 2011 04:23 AM PST The U.S. Department of Justice and an organization representing police chiefs from around the country renewed calls on Tuesday for legislation mandating Internet Service Providers (ISP) to retain certain customer usage data for up to two years.

Low-cost SSL proxy could bring cheaper, faster security; defeat threats like Firesheep Posted: 24 Jan 2011 11:34 PM PST Researchers have found a cheaper, faster way to process SSL/TLS with off-the-shelf hardware, a development that could let more Web sites shut down cyber threats posed by the likes of the Firesheep hijacking tool.

Forrester's 2011 security strategy recommendations Posted: 24 Jan 2011 11:08 PM PST Every New Year brings an opportunity to review existing security plans and adjust strategies for the next year. And, as I participate in these conversations for 2011, a lot of similar themes have popped up. Most CISOs are struggling with the same issues, ranging from dealing with the changing threat landscape to properly supporting the rising adoption of social technologies, employee-owned mobile devices, and cloud services. In fact, Forrester's research shows that a majority of challenges for security professionals all relate to business orientation and alignment. For example, many senior business and IT leaders are asking CISOs to better support and align with the business and IT objectives, requesting regular interactions and updates from security teams.

Sourcefire, Q1 Labs team up, Immunet integration rolls ahead Posted: 24 Jan 2011 10:53 PM PST The partnership means customers can use Sourcefire's Real-time Network Awareness (RNA) within the QRadar platform to track network behavior and identify vulnerabilities.

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