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Telstra launches enterprise network monitoring service

In Cloud - By John Hilvert, 4 February 2011 10:16 AM

Eyes market held by AAPT, MacTel.

Trend Micro launches Android security app

In Web/client - By Tom Brewster, 11 January 2011 9:10 AM

Promises safer surfing.

Symantec launches broad mobile strategy

In Web/client - By Tom Brewster, 6 October 2010 3:45 PM

Symantec is looking to support mobile security needs.

Google launches two-factor service

In Networks - By Liam Tung, 21 September 2010 9:22 AM

Brings it in-house.

Facebook launches safety page, closes down major app

In Messaging - By Dan Raywood, 28 July 2010 1:01 PM

‘Create Your Quiz' app creators called "blatant spammers".

'Donbot' launches pump-and-dump run

In Hackers - By Shaun Nichols, 18 December 2009 2:51 PM

Botnet moves into stock-related spam game.

McAfee launches measures to fight cybercrime

In Hackers - By SC Australia Staff, 22 October 2008 9:55 AM

McAfee has announced its 'Initiative to Fight Cybercrime' which is calling for action to deliver more effective investigations and prosecutions of cybercrime.

Government launches alert service to kick off E-security Week

In Web/client - 6 June 2008 3:01 PM

The Federal Government kicked-off National E-security week today with the launch of a new security alert service for internet users and small businesses.

Symantec launches fraud consulting service

In Web/client - By Shaun Nichols, 20 May 2008 8:43 AM

Symantec has launched an online fraud consulting service aimed at stemming web-based crime.

Pacific Internet launches PacNet CleanWeb

In Messaging - 14 November 2007 1:15 PM

Pacific Internet (Australia) has launched PacNet CleanWeb, managed web filtering solution, tailored for businesses and government sectors.

CA launches new security product

By Kim Thomas, 14 November 2007 10:31 AM

CA's latest release tackles identity and access management

Tumbleweed releases SME data security appliance

In Risk - 7 November 2007 2:51 PM

Tumbleweed has announced the launch of a new content security appliance geared towards the Small Medium Enterprise (SME) sector across the Asia-Pacific region.

Tech industry launches initiative to boost software security

By Phil Muncaster, 24 October 2007 9:53 AM

A major new industry initiative could ensure the quality and security ofsoftware

Kaspersky launches anti-virus product for Windows servers

In Applications - By Fiona Raisbeck, 19 October 2007 11:22 AM

Kaspersky Lab has released an anti-virus product aimed at large businesses running Windows servers.

(ISC)2 launches online resource centre

In Risk - By Fiona Raisbeck, 9 October 2007 12:48 PM

Industry body (ISC)2 has launched an online resource centre to help organisations promote information security to employees.

SafeNet launches new encryption product

In Risk - By Fiona Raisbeck, 5 October 2007 9:57 AM

SafeNet has launched a hardware security module product that encrypts online transaction and card-holder data.

Kaspersky Lab launches site for mobile device users

In Networks - By Fiona Raisbeck, 2 October 2007 11:03 AM

Security vendor Kaspersky Lab has launched a website as a resource tool for users of PDAs and smartphones.

BT launches managed service to tackle DDoS attacks

In Web/client - By Fiona Raisbeck, 2 October 2007 10:03 AM

BT has launched a managed service designed to protect company websites against distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.

PC Tools launches global threat research site

In Web/client - 21 September 2007 4:55 PM

PC Tools has launched a global threat analysis website that provides users with detailed information on suspected security risks in minutes.

Government launches security help site for SMBs

In Risk - By Negar Salek, 21 September 2007 3:03 PM

The Federal Government today launched the SMB component of its e-security website, www.staysmartonline.com.au, designed to enhance the protection of small businesses from ...

ICO launches data sharing consultation

In Risk - By Fiona Raisbeck, 16 August 2007 9:53 AM

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has launched a consultation on its new framework code of practice for sharing personal information.

Microsoft launches piracy legal blitz

In Applications - By Robert Jaques, 2 July 2007 12:43 PM

23 lawsuits filed in California and Florida.

Google launches API to combat phishing and malware sites

In Applications - By Negar Salek, 21 June 2007 3:39 PM

Google has unlocked its malware and phishing blacklists to developers.

McAfee launches data protection

In Risk - By Negar Salek, 7 February 2007 2:52 PM

Security vendor McAfee today announced the launch of its data protection product, three months after the $20 million acquisition of data protection vendor, Enigma.

Vista launches with new security features

In Risk - By Negar Salek, 30 January 2007 3:53 PM

Microsoft today released the much anticipated consumer and business editions of its new operating system Windows Vista and the 2007 Office system to the Australian public, ...

Sophos launches first web appliance

In Web/client - By Fiona Raisbeck, 9 January 2007 4:34 PM

Security software firm Sophos launched its first web control appliance today.

F-Secure launches mobile firewall

By Clement James, 20 November 2006 9:52 AM

Global security firm F-Secure has expanded its Mobile Security product with an integrated antivirus and firewall offering for Symbian S60 devices.

Microsoft launches test version of Forefront Client Security

In Risk - By Fiona Raisbeck, 15 November 2006 4:56 PM

Microsoft has released a public beta of its latest enterprise security product.

Government launches National E-Security Awareness Week

In Messaging - By Negar Salek, 23 October 2006 5:13 PM

A new website dedicated to increasing IT security awareness for home and small business users launched today as part of the Federal Government’s National E-Security Awareness Week.

McAfee launches its own security publication

By Dan Kaplan, 17 July 2006 10:12 PM

Anti-virus giant McAfee today launched a semi-annual journal dedicated to the coverage of timely security topics with the hope that industry professionals can use the material ...

Novell launches identity management framework

By Dan Kaplan, 13 June 2006 9:12 PM

Novell has entered the identity management space by sponsoring an open-source initiative that company officials say will take the confusion out of running distinct point solutions.

FTC launches ID theft prevention program

By Dan Kaplan, 11 May 2006 8:41 PM

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched an identity theft education campaign to coincide with President Bush’s creation of a task force designed to tackle America’s ...

NCSA launches national children's safety campaign

By William Eazel, 9 May 2006 10:08 AM

The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), yesterday launched a national awareness campaign titled, "Help Keep Kids Connected and Protected" to educate teachers and parents ...

NCSA launches small business security campaign

By William Eazel, 27 April 2006 1:03 PM

The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) today unveiled the latest initiative in its on-going campaign to educate small businesses about cyber-security issues.

UK launches first Infosec professional institute

By Ron Condon, 28 February 2006 11:22 AM

The world's first professional institute for information security practitioners received its offical launch yesterday (Monday 27 Jan.) with support coming from both UK industry ...

Microsoft launches anti-virus service

By William Eazel, 2 December 2005 11:24 AM

Microsoft has decided to open the beta test version of its forthcoming anti-virus and anti-spyware service, dubbed One Care Live, to the general public.

Bank of America launches strong authentication service

By Marcia Savage, 26 May 2005 11:11 PM

Troubled Bank of America is rolling out a new authentication service for its online customers in an attempt to reduce fraud and identity theft.

FTC launches offensive against spam zombies

By Marcia Savage, 24 May 2005 4:33 PM

The Federal Trade Commission has launched an international effort to crack down on the use of zombie computers by spammers.

Consortium launches SCADA research project

By Marcia Savage, 9 March 2005 5:05 PM

A consortium of cybersecurity institutions has launched an $8.5 million research initiative to help secure supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems used in ...

UK Government launches virus alert battleplan

By René Millman, 24 February 2005 2:23 PM

The UK Government has launched a website to protect small businesses and home users against hackers and viruses.

Industry alliance launches anti-phishing service

By Marcia Savage, 14 February 2005 11:22 PM

Microsoft, eBay, PayPal, and Visa teamed up with Whole Security to launch an anti-phishing service that allows companies to report and block bogus web sites.

Financial services group launches phishing counteroffensive

By Marcia Savage, 21 September 2004 5:12 PM

The Financial Services Technology Consortium (FSTC) has launched an initiative to counter the problem of phishing in the financial industry.

New internet security alliance launches

By Marcia Savage, 1 April 2004 7:10 PM

A coalition of consumer, ecommerce and IT trade groups launched Americans for a Secure Internet (ASI) Thursday.

nCipher launches PDF sealing appliance

By Marcia Savage, 9 March 2004 1:17 AM

nCipher has launched an appliance that allows an enterprise to digitally sign and time stamp PDF files from desktops equipped with Adobe Acrobat 6.0.

CyberGuard launches Total Stream Protection

By Dan Ilett, 1 March 2004 1:00 PM

Network security firm CyberGuard is to sell a firewall that incorporates authentication and encryption technologies.

Shimizu launches IT security consulting service

By Steve Gold, 27 February 2004 11:40 AM

Japanese firm Shimizu has launched an IT security consulting service for companies in Japan.

ServGate Technologies launches in the UK

By Steve Gold, 24 February 2004 5:32 PM

ServGate Technologies, a network security specialist for small-to-medium-sized business, has launched in the UK.

MailKey launches message authentication solution

By Dan Ilett, 13 February 2004 2:49 PM

Messaging security and management firm MailKey is launching an authentication technology to fight spam, identity theft and prevent viruses.

GRIC launches Total Security Protection

By Dan Ilett, 10 February 2004 11:44 AM

Mobile working solutions firm GRIC Communications is launching a policy-based security system for remote access.

British Government launches secure intranet

By Dan Ilett, 5 February 2004 3:03 PM

The British Government is spending £40 million on a secure intranet that links up network services for 140 of its departments.

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