Brian Prince

Security vendors and customers alike have their eyes on the endpoint, with the market for security suites for such devices estimated to be in the billions. BigFixs latest foray into this segment of the security space with BigFix EndPoint Defender (code name Project Fortinbras), an endpoint protection appliance aimed at mid-size enterprises. BigFix EndPoint Defender […]

Pervasive Software is looking for a bigger share of the embedded database market with the release of Pervasive PSQL Summit 10, the next generation of the companys database engine. Released Sept. 18, the new version is designed to help ISVs, VARs and OEMs embrace new technologies, such as Microsoft Windows Vista, and to take advantage […]

Barracuda Networks has announced plans to integrate technology from recently acquired Web application security vendor NetContinuum into its product line. Barracuda acquired NetContinuum for an undisclosed sum in July. NetContinuum develops products that combine Web application security, traffic management and SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) acceleration. The move was meant to broaden the companys security footprint […]

Sourcefire is rolling out the latest version of Sourcefire 3D System, affording customers a new level of protection with what it calls an adaptive intrusion prevention system. Unlike traditional IPS products, 3D System Version 4.7, announced Sept. 17, enables users to optimize the security and performance of their IPS systems based on the actual network […]

Security provider McAfee pulled the covers off the latest version of ePolicy Orchestrator on Sept. 17, touting its interoperability and several new features allowing users to manage security products for the endpoint and network. ePO 4.0 enables users to unite the management of network, data and endpoint security under one console, McAfee officials said. Calling […]

MySQL plans to launch alpha and beta versions of several new free and open-source software products in September, including a release candidate of the latest version of its database software. “Were always announcing new open-source products, but this month we just happened to have a lot coming out all at once,” said Zack Urlocker, the […]

E-mail security specialist PGP is building new protection onto its Universal Gateway Email product. PGP Universal Gateway Email allows users to set encryption rules for outbound and inbound e-mails and e-mail attachments. The new features, announced Sept. 12, include new functionality for delivering encrypted PDFs that can be opened using a standard PDF reader, such […]

SAN DIEGO, Calif.—Symantec has big plans for the channel. At its Partner Engage 2007 show here Sept. 12, the company announced plans for two new Symantec Services Programs designed to help partners enhance their services portfolio to meet customers needs, as well as a third program to provide partners with tools to more effectively target […]

Note to channel partners and industry watchers – the emphasis on services is nothing to fear for Symantec partners, company officials said. “We shouldnt look at this as some boogie man thats going to eat up the channel,” said Symantec CEO John Thompson during a roundtable at the Symantec Partner Engage conference in San Diego […]

It is late 2003, and officials at the Kettering Medical Center Network have a challenge on their hands: How do they ensure they are securing their network in the most efficient manner? Rather than simply renew its Symantec AntiVirus Enterprise Edition licenses, the network of Ohio hospitals decided to perform a complete network security assessment. […]