New VitalSigns for FTP Software Addresses FTP Security Issues

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) October 13, 2011

As FTP data traffic continues to grow, so does the ongoing challenge of monitoring and securing it. Safe file transfer for the IBM z/OS platform has long been available from VitalSigns for FTP, a product of Software Diversified Services (SDS). The newest version, released in September 2011, VFTP 3.0, offers new collaboration with other file transfer tools, and best-in-class security, automation and customizable control.

"With the U.S. Computer Readiness Team identifying hundreds of FTP-related security issues, IT departments understand that FTP lacks important security safeguards and provides no clear audit trail," said Jim Lampi, vice president at SDS. "VitalSigns for FTP addresses these issues and provides the security, automation, and monitoring that companies of all sizes need."

VFTP monitors and secures data transfers passing through z/OS FTP servers and clients while providing a seamless and transparent conversion from FTP to SFTP. VFTP 3.0 also monitors and secures transfers through two other data transfer tools: Clients and servers using IBM Ported Tools OpenSSH 1.2, and Tectia(TM) clients and servers.

VFTP thoroughly monitors compliance with security policies and regulations. VFTP 3.0 can alert administrators to any file transfer that exceeds a specified size. It can also stop those transfers.

In addition to vital FTP security, VitalSigns for FTP offers network-wide visibility, allowing companies to track the complete ins and outs of their FTP traffic. It provides real-time notification when FTP jobs fail, tracking and logging of all FTP file transfers, reporting of top-10 FTP users, jobs, file sizes, and more.

In particular, VitalSigns for FTP provides:

Easy, seamless, transparent migration from FTP to secure SFTP--without editing batch jobs;

Graphic dashboard charts to illustrate FTP and SFTP activity in immediate real-time;

Comprehensive and flexible workload monitoring and management to cover all business needs as well as rapid troubleshooting;

Easy-to-use, robust controls over the configuration and behavior of z/OS FTP clients;

Thorough audit capabilities for compliance and security.

About Software Diversified Services

Founded in 1982, Software Diversified Services (SDS) is a Minnesota-based company that provides business software solutions to hundreds of customers worldwide, including many Global 500 companies. Current customers represent industries including banking, finance, insurance, retail and government. Rated No. 1 by the prestigious IBEX Bulletin, SDS is noted for its industry-leading software, documentation and technical support. For more information on Software Diversified Services and VitalSigns Detective fraud detection software, please visit http://www.sdsusa.com/vftp.

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Outpost Security Suite FREE 7.1: Double the Anti-Malware for Double the Protection

St. Petersburg, Russia (PRWEB) February 9, 2011

The security experts at Agnitum, developers of the Outpost Pro security product line, are pleased to announce increased security capabilities in Outpost Security Suite FREE 7.1 (OSS Free) (http://free.agnitum.com), the second iteration of the first comprehensive security suite to protect Windows users from the full range of cyberthreats at no charge.

Outpost Security Suite Free v7.1 includes a second anti-malware engine, this one specifically focused on spyware, adware and Trojan horses. The unique combination of two modules (Antivirus and Antispyware) as an integral part of Agnitum's comprehensive anti-malware brings more targeted security to Windows users.

Users of the free edition can also now switch between Automatic (default) and Manual update settings. Automatic updates arrive for Outpost Free when available at Agnitum's update servers, and can be downloaded at any time. The only difference between Outpost Free and Outpost Pro in this instance is that the Pro product is assigned greater bandwidth and operates in Priority Update mode.

In addition to the increased security protection, Agnitum has added a German-language interface to support its second largest global audience. Courtesy of Outpost users in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, Outpost Security Suite FREE now offers the same German interface as the PRO version.

The new Outpost Security Suite Free 7.1 English-German edition brings ease-of-use and transparency for non-expert users who want to feel protected online without the expense and sometimes steep learning curve of many commercial products. As soon as it's installed, OSS Free provides robust, easy-to-use protection with optimal default settings to address web-borne threats including known and zero-day viruses, spyware, hacker attacks and intrusions, spam, and more.

Outpost Security Suite Free builds on the cutting-edge technologies in the commercial version of the suite. While it does not provide the depth of configuration, automation and control offered by the commercial suite, OSS Free provides comprehensive protection against the most prevalent threats in today's online world. The product's acclaimed proactive protection, coupled with efficient detection and disinfection, make OSS Free an appealing option for Windows users everywhere.

Outpost Pro solutions have gained international recognition and received many awards around the world. In particular, Outpost has consistently registered top scores in VirusBulletin's VB100 and Matousec.com Proactive Security Challenge, both widely-acknowledged centers of excellence for PC security.

The benefits of Agnitum's 10+ years' experience in data protection and Internet security are now available to all users, regardless of their willingness or ability to pay.

Benefits of OSS Free

????The first fully-comprehensive free security suite
????The latest technology - based on Outpost Security Suite Pro 7
????VB100 certified antivirus
????Best-of-breed award-winning personal firewall
????Leak-test certified by Matousec.com
????Automatic and manual signature updates
????Automatic optimal configuration immediately on installation
????Lightweight solution that doesn't slow systems down
????Full compatibility with Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000 - both 32- and 64-bit.

The product is available for download at http://free.agnitum.com.

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IPv6 Support, Enhanced Anti-Logger and Hacking Protection Added to Privacyware PC Security Offering

New Albany, OH (PRWEB) June 08, 2011

Privacyware, an innovative provider of web application firewall, pc security and security data analytics software, announced today that it has released a new version of Privatefirewall, the leading free security product for Windows PCs. The new software features full support for IPv6 and enhanced protection against critical hacking, privacy and identity theft threats.

"The frequency and magnitude of reported data theft incidents consistently reminds us of the real threat that exists as our reliance on the Internet to bank, shop, and personally or professionally interconnect continues to grow,? said Greg Salvato, chief executive officer at Privacyware. ?Our new Privatefirewall release provides expanded packet inspection to support IPv6 and offers greater protection from keyboard, screen, clipboard and other logging techniques used by hackers and malware to steal private data.?

Privatefirewall employs a multi-layered security architecture that combines stateful packet inspection of inbound and outbound traffic and intelligent HIPS technologies that model and monitor system and application behavior to identify and block activity characteristic of Trojans, keyloggers, port scanning, program hijacking and zero-day threats. Privatefirewall ranks among the best performing desktop defense applications tested against the industry's most rigorous leak, general bypass, spying and termination tests.

Privatefirewall delivers four key benefits:

?Stateful inbound/outbound firewall, process monitor and behavioral monitoring technologies provide deep, proactive protection from malware and hackers for your system and personal data.

?Simple setup and operation ensures powerful out-of-box protection and peace of mind with ease.

?Elegant solution design is extremely light on system resources and won?t slow down your PC.

?Unsurpassed value ? Privatefirewall is available free of charge.

Key Features of this Privatefirewall Update Include:

?IPv6 packet filtering and tunneling support.

?Expanded anti-logger protection including clipboard and screenshot logging detection, driver load attempt detection and enhanced code injection monitoring.

?Improved leak, general bypass, spying and termination defense performance.

Privatefirewall provides an excellent layer of additional protection for the Windows operating system and supports 32 and 64 bit versions of Windows 7, Vista, and Server 2008/R2 as well as 32 bit versions of XP and Server 2003.

Pricing and Availability

Privatefirewall 7 is free and available now. Visit http://www.privacyware.com to download today. Privatefirewall supports 32 and 64 bit versions of Windows 7, Vista, and Server 2008/R2 as well as 32 bit versions of XP and Server 2003. Private label and OEM licensing and integration options are also available to ISVs, ISPs and hardware and peripheral equipment vendors.

About Privacyware

Privacyware (http://www.privacyware.com) is an innovative provider of award-winning pc security, web application firewall and security data analytics software. Privacyware products leverage conventional and neural analytics technologies to help systems administrators, IT security and compliance personnel more effectively identify, understand and prevent malicious, unauthorized and/or deviant computing system activity. Privacyware is a member of the Microsoft Partner Network with Gold Independent Software Vendor (ISV), and Silver Business Intelligence and Data Platform Competencies.

Privacyware and ThreatSentry, Privatefirewall, and Adaptive Security Analyzer are registered trademarks of PWI, Inc. All other registered or unregistered trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners. ?2011 PWI, Inc. All rights reserved.

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WINA Announces 2012 Webinar Schedule Popular Webinar Series to Focus on Wireless Reliability, Security and Safety in Industrial Environments

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) January 25, 2012

The Wireless Industrial Networking Alliance (WINA), expert wireless resource for the industrial market, will present a live webinar on ?The Reliability of Wireless Mesh Networks in Industrial Environments? on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. E.S.T.

The WINA webinar will be presented by Brian Cunningham, Applications Engineer, Cooper Bussmann, Wireless Business Unit.

The 40-minute presentation will be followed by a 20-minute live Q&A session. Participants will learn why, with increasing requirements on plant managers to reduce operating costs and increase safety, wireless connectivity is an attractive alternative to buried cable and conduit. As questions remain as to its performance in industrial settings, what will happen during an emergency when multiple alarms and signals all need to get to the control room at once? This webinar will address the available options for handling these issues.

This webinar will also discuss the different types of radios that are currently in use with a focus on mesh networks and their application to process control. Rounding out the discussion will be a case study of where a mesh network was successfully applied, along with the lessons learned. The audience should leave with a solid foundation to implement their next wireless project.

Watch the WINA website events listing at http://wina.org/events for announcements of other upcoming webinars including:

(February) Vulnerabilities with Industrial Wireless Systems: Fact and Fiction

(March) Safe Wireless Communication Using ISA100 Infrared Gas Detectors

To register for the Jan. 31st webinar, please visit: http://wina.org/event/wina-webinar-reliability-wireless-mesh-networks-industrial-environments

Registrants will need to login to the WINA web site to complete registration. The registration fee for this webinar is $ 55 with discounts offered for WINA members and early registrants.

About the Speaker

Brian Cunningham has worked in the industrial automation field for the past 20 years in capacities ranging from Product Manager to Applications Specialist. For the last 11 years he has been with the Cooper Bussmann, Wireless Business Unit, helping customers around the world specify, install and troubleshoot their wireless systems. Brian is a graduate of the Electrical Engineering Program at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, with a specialty in Process Automation and Instrumentation. Brian has been an ISA member since 1991.

About WINA

Wireless Industrial Networking Alliance (WINA) is a nonprofit coalition of leading experts from industry; vendors, industry analysts, end users and thought leaders from academic and research institutions that serves as a trusted source of information by providing honest assessments about the key technological developments and balanced coverage of issues across a wide range of industries. Through its extensive network and educational outreach programs, WINA provides end users with current, timely, unbiased, and relevant information to further enhance productivity, efficiency and safety of industrial wireless applications.

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RideNow Powersports Secures 22 Locations and Significantly Improves Internet Security with OpenDNS Enterprise

San Francisco (PRWEB) January 25, 2012

OpenDNS, the world's largest and fastest-growing provider of Internet security and DNS services that deliver a safer, faster and more intelligent Internet experience to everyone, today announced RideNow Powersports has deployed OpenDNS Enterprise, the favorite Internet security solution of retailers, to comprehensively improve Internet security and reduce the total cost of ownership for its malware prevention and content filtering initiatives. RideNow Powersports is a premier chain of motorcycle, ATV and watercraft dealerships with 22 locations across the U.S.

Prior to deploying OpenDNS Enterprise, RideNow Powersports was using Edgewave?s IPrism device, but was searching for a solution that would be more cost-effective to deploy across its 22 locations, as the Edgewave solution required time-consuming and expensive installation of filtering devices. RideNow Powersports was also looking for a solution that contained a more robust set of enterprise-specific features in order to improve the company?s overall Internet security strategy.

After an exhaustive review of available Internet security solutions, RideNow Powersports chose to deploy cloud-based OpenDNS Enterprise because it is the only solution for Web filtering that also protects against inbound and outbound malware through its unique, embedded malware-prevention technology. OpenDNS Enterprise protects against malware both by blocking access to known malicious sites and by disabling communication between downloaded malware and its online host, thus rendering the malware ineffective.

?OpenDNS Enterprise is a comprehensive solution that saves us time and money through its easy-to-manage content filtering and embedded malware protection,? said Joe Hennessy, systems and technology director for RideNow Powersports. ?We couldn?t live without the extensive list of categories that make it easy for us to manage filtering at any of our locations with just a few clicks.?

RideNow Powersports selected OpenDNS Enterprise for content filtering because the service offered two immediate opportunities for the company to improve efficiency. First, the cloud-based technology can be deployed and managed from a single online Dashboard in a matter of minutes, eliminating the need for RideNow?s IT team to set up cumbersome devices or manage complex updates and allowing them to focus on more a proactive IT strategy. Second, OpenDNS Enterprise offers considerable network insight and stats so the IT team was able to quickly identify and filter content that it found to be harmful or distracting from core employee responsibilities.

Hennessy added: ?Since deployment, our employees are no longer burdened by dealing with distracting or harmful Internet sites and they?re able to better focus on what?s most important: serving our customers. I would recommend OpenDNS Enterprise to any organization that is looking to improve efficiency and reduce IT management costs.?

About OpenDNS

OpenDNS is the world's leading provider of Internet security and DNS services, enabling the world to connect to the Internet with confidence on any device, anywhere, any time. OpenDNS provides millions of businesses, schools and households with a safer, faster and more intelligent Internet experience by protecting them from malicious Web threats and providing them control over how users navigate the Internet, while dramatically increasing the network's overall performance and reliability. For more information about OpenDNS, please visit: http://www.opendns.com.

About RideNow Powersports

RideNow Powersports has been touted by industry leaders as the largest and most professionally operated Powersports dealer group in the country. We started in 1983 as a small Honda dealership operating out of a rented building in Chandler, AZ. It grew quickly to two stores, and soon became a collective of dealerships in the Arizona market operating beneath one management group. Formerly known as the Arizona Motorsports Group, we have grown rapidly in the last few years. We now have 22 dealerships in Nevada, Arizona, Texas, North Carolina, Florida and Washington employing over 600 people. For more information, visit http://www.ridenow.com.

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