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Juniper Adds New Capabilities To Adaptive Threat Management

SUNNYVALE, Ca. - Juniper Networks is updating its Adaptive Threat Management solution to include new capabilities around identity-based security and WAN acceleration, dynamically-provisioned anti-spyware and anti-malware, and identity-based, application-specific enforcement. The networking vendor has been building out its Adaptive Threat Management solution since last summer when it made announcements around high-end routing and switching, but

By michtech|2009-07-24T00:00:00-04:00July 24th, 2009|Archive, Guest Columns|

White Paper: Encrypted eMail And FTS Vital For Business

SEATTLE - According to a recently released Osterman Research white paper "The Critical Need for Encrypted Email and File Transfer Solutions", encrypted email and file transfer solutions, such as MFT, are becoming a business and legal necessity due to the high volume of sensitive content stored within and delivered via email. With increasing governance and regulatory

By michtech|2023-04-07T09:04:29-04:00July 24th, 2009|Archive, Global Auto Industry|

McAfee Report: Spammers Could Teach Marketers A Thing Or Two

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ca. - In its' latest spam report, McAfee Inc. says corporate marketing departments could learn a thing or two on how to better target customers. And governments around the world could improve their national and international business prospects by aggressively combating illegal Internet activities, but don't hold your breath. Spammers understand their "customers,"

By michtech|2009-07-24T00:00:00-04:00July 24th, 2009|Archive, Guest Columns|

Survey: Why Do People Respond To Spam?

SAN FRANCISCO - Most people may think they're smart enough not to answer an obvious spam message. But is that really the case? Almost one third of consumers questioned admitted answering e-mails they suspected were spam, says a survey released Wednesday by the Messaging Anti-Abuse Working Group. Among those who responded to spam, 17 percent

By michtech|2009-07-24T00:00:00-04:00July 24th, 2009|Archive, Cyber Defense|

Twitter Hack Puts Spotlight on Password Weaknesses

SAN FRANCISCO - Twitter has been hacked, sort of. Actually, the Google Apps account used by Twitter employees was hacked, which led to the deeper compromise of the Twitter corporate network and the unauthorized release of data regarding the company's growth plans and credit card numbers of several employees. It's believed that a hacker named

By michtech|2009-07-24T00:00:00-04:00July 24th, 2009|Archive, Cyber Defense|

CEOs, Other Execs Disagree On Security

SAN FRANCISCO - CEOs and their senior executives don't see eye to eye on key security issues, according to a new survey. Many CEOs don't consider their own companies vulnerable to security attacks and are confident in their ability to combat those attacks, says a survey released Wednesday. However, those findings contrast with the opinions

By michtech|2009-07-24T00:00:00-04:00July 24th, 2009|Archive, Cyber Defense|

Ford Posts $2.3 Billion Second Quarter Profit

DETROIT - Some more signs that the auto downturn may be turning around. Ford Motor Co. on Thursday reported a profitable second quarter and slowed its cash burn amid speculation that the auto maker may issue more equity to reduce its debt. Ford reported a net income of $2.3 billion or 69 cents a share,

By michtech|2009-07-23T00:00:00-04:00July 23rd, 2009|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Energy Conversion Devices Buys UK Photovoltaic Company For $16.3 Million

ROCHESTER HILLS - Energy Conversion Devices, which makes thin-film flexible solar laminate products for the building integrated and commercial rooftop markets, has signed a definitive agreement to buy Solar Integrated Technologies, a provider of building integrated photovoltaic roofing systems, for $16.3 million. Under the terms of the agreement, ECD will pay 11 cents for each

By michtech|2009-07-23T00:00:00-04:00July 23rd, 2009|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Homeland Security Industry to Hosts Identity Theft Marketing Workshop

TROY - The Michigan Homeland Security Consortium will host an identity theft compliance and marketing workshop at Automation Alley August 17 where businesses can learn how to protect their critical customer data and use data security planning tools. Delayed since November, businesses now face a new August 1 deadline for complying with the Federal Trade

By michtech|2009-07-23T00:00:00-04:00July 23rd, 2009|Archive, Automation Alley|

Charlie Stratton Joins Charter Media in Petoskey

PETOSKEY - Charter Media has announced the return of Charlie Stratton to its staff. Stratton worked for Charter Media in 2002-2005 in the role he is returning to, that of Account Executive, selling and servicing advertising agreements with local businesses on the 41 networks on which Charter Media inserts commercials. Stratton will be based in

By michtech|2009-07-22T00:00:00-04:00July 22nd, 2009|Announcements/New Products, Archive|