In my two previous entries, I discussed the security concerns around implementing Big Data for companies and how Big Data is used to provide Security Intelligence that recognizes bad behavior and reputation for files and connections. But what can companies do today to get ahead and implement Big Security Data? With more and more connections, Read more…
Tags: Big Data, Big Security Data
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Applying cyber security measures to industrial control systems represents some unique challenges. How do you obtain situational awareness across zones while enforcing the maximum possible level of network separation? How do you protect against malware while limiting the application of patches and updates to real-time systems? If a system is compromised in some way, how Read more…
Tags: critical infrastructure, energy, substation
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You have a million things on your plate and security is likely not at the top of the list. Of course it’s important, but you can’t be an expert in everything and you need to focus on what matters most – growing the business. That’s hard enough to do in this economy, but in an Read more…
Tags: Endpoint Security, SaaS, SMB
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I’m proud to share that the McAfee Network Security Platform XC Cluster has won Best of Interop in the security category. In Q4 of 2011, we introduced 7.0, our next-generation IPS solution. What we’ve done now is built in capabilities that will allow organizations to take that same great functionality and deploy it in high-throughput Read more…
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Ever wonder how some of your favorite apps work together seamlessly, integrating key data points across platforms? How about the financial information you just pulled from a cloud-based CRM through your company’s ERP portal? The answer is the near invisible Application Programming Interface, or API. These pieces of finely tuned code silently make the digital Read more…
Tags: APIs, DLP, intel, Mcafee DLP, security
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We kicked off our April #SecChat discussion by asking what security factors our community believed were inhibiting organizations from adopting cloud for the data center. The topic of control was quickly touched upon, as @LabNuke pointed out that access control is a key concern, and @KentMcGovern mentioned a loss of direct control over the environment. Read more…
Tags: #SecChat, cloud security, data center
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As mobile phones allow us to carry our money in an electronic “wallet,” they will also become a greater target for crooks. Picking a pocket is a risky endeavor for a thieves, but it will be much less so if all they need to do is bump into their victims or brush by them with Read more…
Tags: Android, credit card fraud and protection, credit card skimming, mobile security
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See March 15 and 16 updates at the end of this blog. —————————————————- The March Security Bulletin release from Microsoft was relatively light in volume. Out of the six bulletins released, only one was rated as Critical. And for good reason. MS12-020 includes CVE-2012-0002. This flaw is specific to the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) present on Read more…
Tags: Cyber Security Mom, Cybercrime, data breach, Data Protection, Endpoint Protection, enterprise, global threat intelligence, labs, malware, McAfee Labs, Microsoft Security Bulletin, MS12-020, Network Security, Risk and Compliance
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Today, McAfee completed its acquisition of privately held NitroSecurity, an enterprise-class security and information management (SIEM) security vendor. I’ll be talking more about this acquisition with Ken Levine, chairman, president and chief executive officer, NitroSecurity, during a McAfee Webcast December 7 at 9:00 am Pacific Time. To register, please visit http://events.mcafee.com/forms/11Q4McAfeeAcquiresNitrowebcast. NitroSecurity is a leader Read more…
Tags: NitroSecurity, security management, SIEM
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FOCUS 10 is just a week away and we’re so excited to gather with our best customers and partners for McAfee’s third annual security conference (Oct. 12-14). Over 2,200 delegates are expected to attend — making FOCUS 10 our largest gathering ever! FOCUS truly is a unique opportunity for the McAfee community to come together Read more…
Tags: enterprise, Focus, Network Security
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