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Leverage Cloud Apps with Intel Cloud SSO

Today, Intel announced (http://intel.ly/LDRT7W) the general availability of Intel Cloud SSO. Intel Cloud SSO is a pure cloud-based identity solution from three of the most trusted names in the industry— Intel, McAfee and Salesforce.com— that simplifies the cumbersome process of providing users with access to hundreds of SaaS apps. Organizations currently using cloud applications know Read more…

Tags: cloud, cloud apps, Cloud computing, cloud security, identity as a service, intel, Intel Cloud SSO, McAfee Cloud Security Platform, Salesforce.com

Bringing enterprise security to small businesses

With rapid growth in the SMB market, and the unique position of SMBs in protecting themselves from the increased risk of security threats across the business and technology landscape, we have been very focused over the past few months on tailoring our solutions to meet the needs of this expanding industry.  As such, we were Read more…

Your New Best Friend May Not Protect You

Your mobile phone may arguably be your new best friend. There are few people, places, or things in our lives today that get as many hours of attention as your mobile phone or is with you as often (and for some of us, that means 24/7). Four out of seven people on the planet have Read more…

Tags: Android, android antivirus, Android security, anti-malware, anti-phishing, anti-spyware, antivirus, Antivirus software, app protection, BlackBerry, computer security, Cybercrime, identity theft, internet security, Mac antivirus, Mac security, malware, McAfee, Mobile, mobile antivirus, mobile security, pc security, phishing, Safe search, safe surfing, scams, site advisor, spam, Symbian, tablet security, Virus protection, web protection, web security

On The Road Again

It is with great satisfaction that I closed Q1 in EMEA. In fact we achieved a fantastic quarter!  We signed a lot of new customers. We also signed innovative new deals with our existing customers. In addition to our Enterprise customers, our Commercial segment grew significantly. I thank our customers for their trust and can Read more…

Tags: ACE certification partner, cyberthreats, enterprise, epo, s, Security Connected, SIEM

QR Codes Could Deliver Malware

You’ve seen barcodes all your life. So you know what they look like: rectangles “boxes” comprised of a series of vertical lines. When a cashier scans a barcode, you hear a familiar beep and you are charged for that item. A QR code looks different and offers more functionality. QR stands for “quick response.” Smartphones Read more…

Tags: Android, android antivirus, Android security, anti-malware, anti-phishing, anti-spyware, antivirus, Antivirus software, app protection, BlackBerry, computer security, Cybercrime, identity theft, internet security, Mac antivirus, Mac security, malware, McAfee, Mobile, mobile antivirus, mobile security, pc security, phishing, Safe search, safe surfing, scams, site advisor, spam, Symbian, tablet security, Virus protection, web protection, web security

Protecting the Data You Don’t Know About

Many customers have come to me and said “I understand the importance of data loss prevention (DLP) for my organization; but where do I start?”   Not only does data in enterprises double every 18 months, organizations don’t always know where all their data resides, who use it and how it is being used.   With most Read more…

Tags: Data Protection, DLP, McAfee Data Loss Prevention, Mcafee DLP

Rooting Out Rootkits

You have deployed every security solution imaginable. You leverage defense in depth. You update and patch regularly. You have built a fortress with a moat. But deep below all your tools is a rootkit saying “everything is ok” while secretly monitoring everything the system is doing and silently extracting data. How can this happen? What Read more…

Tags: Deep Defender, DeepSAFE, Endpoint Protection, intel, Rookits

For a successful 2012

First of all, as we are still in time, let me wish you all a healthy, wealthy and Happy New Year! I hope you had a nice and well deserved break after this bumpy year 2011. On my side, I enjoyed a fantastic time skiing with my family in the French Alps.  Skiing was great Read more…

Tags: Cyber risks, Cybercrime, Data Protection, Global Risk 2012 report, IT Security market

Caution: Automobile Vulnerabilities are Closer Than They Appear

Remember when automobiles provided basic transportation and little else? Well, those days faded from sight in your rear-view mirror years ago. Today’s cars can be started by your mobile phone and disabled from the Internet. Soon, some will even drive themselves. Many new models feature state-of-the-art infotainment systems, social networking capabilities and in-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspots. Read more…

Tags: embedded, hacking

McAfee Acquires Leading Provider of Database Security Technology (by Dave DeWalt)

I am excited to announce another important milestone in our growth as the world’s largest dedicated security company.  Today, McAfee completed the acquisition of privately owned Sentrigo, a leading provider of database security and compliance, assessment, monitoring and intrusion prevention solutions. Through this acquisition, we believe McAfee can broaden its security portfolio to now secure Read more…

Tags: Acquisition, database security, Dave DeWalt, dewalt, vulnerability management