Siemens has been added as a new member of the Software Assurance Forum for Excellence in Code, a non-profit organization that attempts to increase trust in information and communications technology through advancing software assurance methods. In becoming a member of SAFECode, Siemens joins companies such as Microsoft Corp., SAP AG and Symantec Corp. Siemens’ head [...]
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Symantec Conducts Site Vulnerability Testing, Finds Nearly Half to be at Remedial Risk
November 7, 2011 No CommentSymantec has released its assessment of its Extended Validation Secure Sockets Layer, Premium and Secure Site Pro certificate customers. The service enables quick identification and remediation of the most exploitable weaknesses on public-facing Web pages, Web-based applications, server software and network ports. Since launching the system in October, the company has scanned nearly 2,000 web sites [...]
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Cloud Channel Summit Adds IBM Keynote Speaker, to Explore Cloud, Channel Market
November 2, 2011 No CommentIBM’s Manger of Cloud Computing Partners, Amy Anderson has been added to the list of Cloud Channel Summit’s keynote speakers. Anderson is to present on the opportunities for channel vendors to build their own cloud solutions. The summit will feature executives from Google Enterprise, Dell Boomi and Salesforce.com. The conference, taking place on Nov. 7 at the Computer [...]
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Symantec Survey Finds Less Awareness in Government Infrastructure Policies, Protection
October 31, 2011 No CommentSymantec’s 2011 Critical Infrastructure Protection Survey found a global drop in awareness and engagement as measured by the CIP Participation Index. Symantec reported the CIP Participation Index measured at 82 percent in government protection programs this year, which is a 18 point drop from last year. “The findings of this survey are somewhat alarming, given recent attacks [...]
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Symantec has expanded its NortonLive Ultimate Help Desk to include support for Mac computers and applications. A recent Norton research study said 11 percent of U.S. households have both PC- and Mac-based computers. The service for consumers and small businesses with up to 10 computers now offers multi-platform support for Mac OS systems and applications, [...]
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Symantec Corp. has released new security and backup tracks within its SMB specialization and has now given partners access to the Symantec technical support center as well. According to the company, specializations are the cornerstone of the Symantec Partner Program which works with partner companies to increase growth. Earning SMB specializations allows partners to demonstrate their [...]
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DLT Solutions has obtained all possible Symantec specializations available to Symantec partners for demonstrating expertise with Symantec technology. DLT now holds specializations in endpoint management, data loss prevention, information technology compliance, enterprise security, archiving and eDiscovery, data protection, storage management, high availability and encryption, technical support program and small and medium business. “With over a decade of experience [...]
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Symantec recently released the results of its October intelligence report. The report found that spammers have established a genuine URL shortening service that is publicly available and will generate real shortened links. This was all found in spam emails. About 92 percent of the spam emails contained the URLs and the use of the shortened links [...]
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Symantec Corp. has formed a strategic partnership with Tekmark Global Solutions and Centri Technology Inc. to deliver hosted, user-defined security controls in a solution called Symantec Accelerated Next Generation Network Protection. The company says the partnership will enable providers to offer mobile subscribers the ability to improve their safety online. Subscribers can use the controls while they [...]
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A Symantec and National Cyber Security Alliance-sponsored survey found that a majority of small business owners believe Internet security is critical for success and that their companies are safe from cyber threats, despite many of them failing to take fundamental precautions. The survey, conducted by Zogby International, found that nearly two-thirds of U.S. small businesses are [...]
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