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EFF proposes SSL encryption standard extension
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is proposing an extension to the current SSL chain of trust that aims to improve the security of HTTPS and other secure communication protocols.
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Black Hat to talk about Stuxnet at security conference
The Black Hat security conference will kick off in Abu Dhabi on Monday with new information revealed about the Stuxnet malicious software program along with other cutting-edge research.
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PwC uses Trusted Platform Module for strong authentication
Auditing and business-services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) today said it's built its next-generation authentication system by swapping out employees' older software-based private-key certificates for hardware-based storage of new certificates using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM).
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Marshal automates email encryption
Marshal has introduced an email encryption system it claims takes the pain out of enforcing secure communications rules.
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Imprivata's single sign-on can secure buildings too
Single sign-on specialist Imprivata has added distributed management features and the ability to link network security to physical security systems.
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Gemalto and Lexar tighten up network access
Smart card vendor Gemalto and Lexar Media have introduced a Vista compatible smart card device designed to secure network access and store confidential data.
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Zeus updates ZXTM traffic manager
Zeus Technology has updated its flagship Zeus Extensible Traffic Manager (ZXTM) software, ZXTM 4.2. It now includes features such as forward proxy capabilities, improved web caching and increased security and encryption support.
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IBM and Siemens grab major German IT deal
An IBM and Siemens joint venture has won a ?7.1 billion contract to supply the Bundeswehr (German Federal Armed Forces) with a new information and communications system.
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House of ID Cards collapses
The government has made a U-turn on controversal plans for a single ID Card database.
