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The UK government has banned laptops leaving government buildings unless the contents are encrypted. German security researcher Thomas Dullien (better known as Halvar Flake) has been stopped at the US border and deported after customs officials decided he could not visit the BlackHat security conference currently underway in Las Vegas. The Sophos Web Appliance WS1000 effectively and seamlessly blocks spyware, phishing, virus, malware and other web-born threats at the gateway. It also allows granular administrative control over permitted actions. The use of Sophos Behavioural Genotype Technology is, according to the vendor, the key to stopping malicious threats, malware and even encrypted malware prior to allowing malicious code to run within your enterprise. A strong feature set makes McAfee’s Security Internet Gateway (SIG) a heavy hitter in any organisation’s architecture. The SIG provides anti-virus scanning against all protocols, while anti-spyware scanning blocks potentially harmful spyware, cookies and adware from getting on to the network. After last year's big breaches, new laws on handling confidential data won't be far off, so get ready now. Workers that use the Lotus Notes email application are being locked out of their inboxes after installing the latest version of McAfee's anti-virus software, the security company has warned. Trend Micro’s InterScan Web Security Appliance (IWSA) is a real-time, security-rich tool for protecting organisations from web threats. IWSA’s new web reputation feature blocks users’ access to suspicious domains while performing website reputation scoring without the need of uploading updates. A strong feature set makes McAfee’s Security Internet Gateway (SIG) a heavy hitter in any organisation’s architecture. The SIG provides anti-virus scanning against all protocols, while anti-spyware scanning blocks potentially harmful spyware, cookies and adware from getting on to the network. To protect against spam the SIG uses an engine consisting of anti-spam, anti-phishing rule sets, permit-or-deny lists and a spam-learning feature. The SIG enforces policy and compliance issues regarding out-going data transmission as well as some forms of data leakage. This appliance is easily configurable by IT staff and, once configured, requires minimal administrator intervention. Following the UK government’s decision to ban the removal of un-encrypted laptops from government buildings, Australia’s Privacy Commissioner Karen Curtis is urging organisations to conduct risk assessments to determine whether their stored data requires encryption security. Security vendors highlight growing threat of internet-based malware. New ScanSafe report finds more malware was blocked in July than during the
whole of 2007. Social websites have been banned for being 'bandwidth hogs', limiting communication between US soldiers and their friends. Google's hosted applications are always a favourite for spammers, and now Google Sites, a free hosting service, is moving to centre stage. Apple has released a security patch which fixes a much-publicised flaw in Domain Name Server (DNS) security, which could have allowed cache-poisoning attacks. The ForeScout CounterACT was the device which took the most time to install and configure. This product was one of the two best of those we reviewed. It is solid, easy to use and well documented. The Barracuda Web Filter blocks access to websites based on content, content category, domain or URL. Supplied as an appliance, this is an attractive proposition for the enterprise market, designed for simple administration and high throughput. Microsoft is planning two new security features for the upcoming beta version of Internet Explorer 8.. The antivirus/perimeter approach to security is dead, and targeted attacks could very well be the final nail in the AV coffin. German IT consultancy N.runs has warned that antivirus products can actually open the door to attackers. The Secure Enterprise 2.0 Forum, which looked at the advantages and security risks of Web 2.0 technology use in the enterprise, debuted today in New York.