When is the last time you evaluated your email security solution? In the past, spam was the most pressing concern – but now the requirements have changed. Email has evolved into a more vulnerable communication channel than anyone ever imagined. The era of simple spam protection is over – we’ve got that covered. Now, advanced malware and Read more…
Tags: cloud security, Data Loss Prevention, Data Protection, email security, encryption, HIPAA, intellectual property, malware, Network Security, PCI Compliance, phishing, Spearphishing
I talk about the people behind the products all the time because, in my opinion, the teams here at McAfee are unequivocally the best. But, that’s just my opinion. Until a colleague recently shared an article with me that confirmed my opinion – how I see my peers, product development folks, and everyone who supports Read more…
Tags: Data Protection, email security, IT Security, McAfee, McAfee Email Protection Suite, McAfee Network Security, Network Security, SC Magazine
McAfee Labs researchers recently published its 2013 Threat Predictions Report which had some very intriguing observations about what the bad guys are planning for the next year. While I found the observations to be critical to my team’s development work, I had one observation of my own: I think people are starting to pay a Read more…
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Malware is traditionally not in the purview of network security. However, network security is well positioned to defend against this threat and many of the bad guys that may have launched traditional attacks are now changing their plans to incorporate malware. Why the change? Cyber criminals are no dummies. If it is easier to attack Read more…
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2012 has come and gone, and with it we’ve seen one of the most disruptive trends in computing reach a critical mass – global adoption of mobile, internet-connected devices. This trend is great for people and business worldwide. It means connectivity. It means new customers. It also however, means more data and more attackers trying Read more…
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When you spend your days talking about network security to just about anyone who will listen, you learn a lot about what keeps them up at night. The key security and IT decision-makers I’m lucky to speak with really bring to life the trends that are uncovered every quarter in the McAfee Labs Threats Report. Read more…
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Some of you may know this, but before coming to McAfee, I worked for Cisco Systems. So believe me when I say that Cisco is no push-over. Cisco is competitive and the people at Cisco work hard to win. That’s why I was particularly interested in the news that Cisco recommended McAfee for its IronPort Read more…
Tags: anti-virus, Cisco, computerworld, cyberthreats, denial of service, DoS, email security, IronPort, IT Security, McAfee, Network Security, Sophos, web security
Today we announced the next advancement in our Cloud Security Platform, a framework which enables secure interaction between businesses and the cloud. As cloud computing becomes more pervasive in business IT environments, more complex requirements for securing the flow of data arise, along with the necessity to protect users both on and off the corporate Read more…
Tags: cloud, Cloud computing, cloud security, Data Loss Prevention, DLP, email security, McAfee Cloud Security Platform, Mcafee DLP, secure cloud computing, web security
Email is the most common form of communication in business today. Every IT manger and CIO knows they need to block spam and viruses from entering their network via email – a real no-brainer these days. We even have world-class products and services to remove unwanted email at a truly impressive catch rate of well Read more…
Tags: Data Loss Prevention, Data Protection, Data Protection Act, DLP, Email & Web Security, email security, spam
I was having a conversation the other day with a friend of mine about Google+. I have only been on Google+ a little over a week, but I definitely have formed some opinions about this fledgling social network. My friend suggested that Google may make it a bit easier to post to only friends as Read more…
Tags: email accounts, email security, google, privacy setting, social networking
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