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Symantec has announced the launch of Norton Internet Security 2009 and Norton AntiVirus 2009 in India. Norton 2009 was compared to existing security products in the market by independent test labs PassMark Software and AV-Test in a lead up to its global launch. Vishal Dhupar, Managing Director, Symantec India said that Norton 2009 is a significant product in company’s history given the advancements over their existing product lines, in response to both user feedback and the rapidly evolving, complex nature of security threats and risks.
Micro Technologies has launched a security system for two-wheeler segment in the market, Micro Bike Security System (Micro BSS), to secure motorbikes and scooters against theft. ‘Micro Bike Security System’ is a small hardware device developed for the security of all type of two wheeler vehicles. Micro BSS comprises of a compact hardware unit which is fitted on to the bike, along with a small receiver unit. In the event of movement or tampering of the bike, the owner is immediately alerted through an alarm.
CA Inc. has launched an internally developed CA security product, CA Security Compliance Manager. The CA Security Compliance Manager delivers capabilities that help the company’s customers address IT security and comply with legal, corporate and government regulations. The CA Security Compliance Manager product focuses on helping organizations automate processes for answering security questions such as “Who has access to what?” “Who can do what?” and “Who approved what?” to help detect security policy or compliance violations and then initiate any necessary remediation.
DNF Security has unveiled its Falcon Hybrid EQ series of high-performance, hybrid surveillance systems that are compatible with both leading IP and analog cameras, providing a smooth transition to IP network surveillance. With five models now available in capacities ranging from 4TB to 48TB, the Falcon Hybrid systems offer superior scalability from four cameras to thousands of cameras — all managed by a single system. These open-platform systems support analog, IP, megapixel and high-definition cameras under a common user interface, without the need for ripping out and replacing existing analog systems.
Procera(R) Networks Inc., has announced PacketLogic PL1400, an advanced statistics repository designed to scale with the high-end carrier-grade PacketLogic PL10000 series. Featuring a scalable design with up to 14.4 terabytes of data aggregation on a Sun Microsystems platform, the PL1400 allows operators to manage, store and analyze the large volume of highly granular network traffic data generated by one or more PL10000 platforms. PL1400 with PacketLogic’s Statistics module empowers the operator with the competitive advantage to discover network traffic trends, track improper user behavior, detect traffic congestion and simplify the creation and billing of service offerings.
AhnLab has launched a new integrated security product for Windows server called the Net for WindowsServer 7.0, or V3 Net 7.0. The new product is an integrated security solution that provides security for corporate network environment by protecting the Windows server from malignant code and hacking. Aside from providing regular features such as anti-virus and anti-spyware, it also offers network security, making it a unique product.
Toshiba Corp. and Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)*, its subsidiary in the America have launched a 16GB[1] microSDHC[2] card offering the largest capacity available in the market[3]. At the same time, the company extended its range of industry-leading memory card solutions by adding ultra fast read/write 8GB and 16GB SDHC[2] cards to its line-up. Toshiba offers the latest high-capacity, high-performance memory cards, including SD, SD High-Capacity (SDHC), microSD(TM) and microSDHC. The entire SD card line features cryptographic security, protection of copyrighted data, high-data transfer rate for fast copy/download and high storage capacity.
Spirent Communications plc announced the launch of Spirent Avalanche/290 a portable load testing solution that empowers corporate IT managers to characterize their network prior to deployment to ensure it meets the most rigorous security, capacity, performance and end-user Quality of Experience (QoE) demands. This highly versatile and cost-effective unit helps enterprises better understand the cost-risk analysis of a network upgrade before delivering a new service or committing to customer service level agreements (SLAs). Spirent Avalanche/290 enables network managers to comprehensively test Layer 4-7 application traffic at various points in their network.
InGrid has announced the expansion of its digital wireless home security product suite. The new products and services that will be offered include: siren detectors, cellular backup capabilities, cameras, temperature sensors, flood detectors and access to InGrid system’s from any Internet-enabled mobile phone as well. InGrid Home Security is said to be the first all-digital, wireless home security system. The system has enhanced functionality and capabilities of home security with more features, better control, and improved home protection, in an easy-to-install and simple to manage package, said the company.
Sourcefire has introduced two novel security appliances designed to assist users in the deployment of the solutions they need to meet the demands of their specific network. The new appliances comprise of the DC500, the entry-level 