FARMINGTON HILLS - TruArx, an IT governance, risk and compliance solution and service company, on Tuesday announced it has acquired Austin, Texas-based TruComply, a provider of payment card industry compliance management and e-learning solutions. The two companies have consolidated their software-as-a-service compliance products under the name TruComply. Terms were not announced. TruArx helps companies optimize
SUNNYVALE, Ca. - For the second consecutive month, rogue security applications topped Fortinet's top 10 most reported high-risk threats for September 2008. For the month, rogue security applications made up 61.5 per cent of total activity. In particular, the W32/Inject.GZW!tr.bdr was the most prolific variant of the rogue security Trojans. "When we see unprecedented volume,
NEW YORK - Since organizations face unique security risks, an efficient and effective information security program cannot be achieved through a one-size fits all approach, contends a report from the Verizon Business Risk Team. The team released today its 2008 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Supplemental Report, which examines trends in breaches for four industries -
SAN JOSE, Ca. - Secure Computing has announced the launch of a Cyber Security Initiative aimed at protecting critical networks, applications, assets and data from known and unknown attacks and attackers without sacrificing availability. "These are the networks that involve our way of life," said Elan Winkler, director of solutions marketing for Secure Computing. "These
SAN JOSE, Ca. - Symantec is acquiring MessageLabs, a maker of online messaging and Web security services for $695 million in cash, with Symantec paying 310 million pounds sterling and $154 million. Symantec said the deal will help it strengthen its position in the software-as-a-service market, CNET News.Com reported. Symantec will focus on cross-selling and
SAN JOSE, Ca. - According to a new IDC forecast, the U.S. managed security services market is expected to increase to $2.8 billion by 2012, representing a compound annual growth rate of 17.2 per cent. In 2007, the managed security services market was valued at approximately $1.3 billion in 2007, which was an increase of
DEARBORN - The Detroit SecureWorld starts in just 4 weeks, November 5-6 to the Ford Conference and Event Center. MiTech News is partnered with SecureWorld and offers readers a discount to attend the event. MiTech News Subscribers can register for the full conference and receive a $30 discount off the $195 two day conference pass,
YPSILANTI - Eastern Michigan University has been recertified through June 2014 for mapping its information assurance courses to National Security Standards � - a step towards getting EMU recertified as a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security. EMU had lost its CAE certification
SOUTHFIELD ? Motor City ISSA is holding elections for four Chapter Officers. The positions include ? President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Nominations will be accepted through October 23. Elections will immediately follow the nomination period. The election process will require all nominees to provide a picture, a brief description of their background and experience,
GRAND RAPIDS - Security issues have no geographic boundaries. Hacking, phishing, and penetration attacks target companies and individuals regardless of location. That's why MITechNews.Com is looking for great Security stories, Security columns, Security white papers, Security product/service news for its Security section as well as for its twice monthly Security newsletter, which is expanding its