Data breaches are a recurring nightmare for IT managers responsible for securing not only their company’s confidential data, but possibly also sensitive information belonging to their clients, such as social security numbers or health or financial records.

A team of Dartmouth researchers is preparing to launch a project that examines the campus wireless computer traffic in an effort to learn how the network is used and how to best maintain its security. The project is called the Dartmouth Internet Security Testbed, or DIST.

IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Crossbeam Systems, Inc., today announced a high-performance network intrusion prevention solution. This solution is designed to protect today's high speed networks and allows both enterprises and telecommunications carriers to confidently deploy their next-generation networks with security that keeps pace with the performance of the network.

Unveils next generation of highly reliable security solutions that strengthen network security, improve user connectivity and simplify network management

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) announced today that ICI, one of the world's major coatings, adhesives, starch and synthetic polymers businesses, has selected AT&T to provide an enhanced level of managed security services across its global network.

Nokia, one of the world's most trusted technology companies, has teamed up with Check Point and Intel to enhance corporate network security in the face of rising threats.

GFI MailEssentials, an anti-spam and anti-phishing solution, has won the MSExchange.org Readers’ Choice Award in the Anti-Spam category for the third year running, GFI Software, an international developer of network security, content security and messaging software has announced. GFI MailEssentials can be installed on a Microsoft Exchange server or SMTP gateway and stops over 98% of spam.

SonicWALL, Inc., a leading provider of IT security and data protection solutions, today announced that its Aventail EX-2500 appliance is the first SonicWALL product to achieve SSL-TLS (VPN) 3.0 certification from ICSA Labs, a division of TruSecure Corporation, an independent division of Verizon Business.

ICSA Labs, an independent division of Verizon Business, has certified safeguards for four virtual private network (VPN) products that help business and government agencies securely connect workers to corporate resources. ICSA Labs, part of Verizon Business' July 1 acquisition of the former Cybertrust, helps vendors ensure that their products are meeting today's rigorous security standards.

SonicWALL, Inc. today announced that Potomac Hospital of Woodbridge, Va. has selected SonicWALL network security, secure wireless, remote access and data backup solutions to protect the hospital's medical staff, employees and patients.

Research published today by Cisco finds that corporate officers responsible for network security don't worry as much as they used to about computer viruses and unauthorized access