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Business Definition for: Internet Security
- the means used to protect Web sites and other electronic files from attack by hackers and viruses. The Internet is, by definition, a network; networks are open, and are thus open to attack. A poor Internet security policy can result in a substantial loss of productivity and a drop in consumer confidence.
The essential elements of Internet security are constant vigilance—the perfect Internet security system will be out of date the next day; a combination of software and human expertise—security software can only do so much, it must be combined with human experience; and internal as well as external security—many security breaches come from within an organization.
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- Internet Security Systems Gives Organizations the Power to Proactively Manage Internet/Intranet Security
- ATLANTA--BUSINESS WIRE--Aug. 19, 1996--Internet Security Systems ISS Monday announced the first shipments of its SAFEsuiteR family of network security solutions.
- Research articles 1996-08-19
- Cyber Security
- The Internet has proven to be an engine that is driving a revolution in the way the US government conducts its business. Because of the tremendous interconnectedness and interdependence among computer systems on the Internet, the security of each system on the Internet depends on the security of all other...
- Case studies
- Internet Security Systems announces upgrade to Internet Scanner; New features expand capabilities of industry leading security assessment tool
- ATLANTA--BUSINESS WIRE--May 22, 1996--Internet Security Systems, the leader in network security scanning software, today released the latest version of its award-winning network security auditing software - Internet Scanner 3.3, increasing the number of vulnerability checks in the industry's most comprehensive security assessment tool.
- Research articles 1996-05-22
- Symantec's Norton Internet Security 2006 Named PC World Best Buy
- Symantec Corp. (NASDAQ: SYMC) today announced that Norton Internet Security 2006 was named Best Buy by PC World magazine. Norton Internet Security 2006 is Symantec's award-winning security suite that provides comprehensive security to protect users from viruses, hackers, spyware, and spam. According to the July 2006 issue of PC World...
- Research articles 2006-07-05
- SecureWare sells Internet system security to HP, concentrates on Internet application security
- <http://www.secureware.com>, a leading provider of computer and network security technologies, today announced the sale of its Internet system security division to Hewlett-Packard Company, Palo Alto, Ca. SecureWare, developer of the security technologies used to protect the world's first Internet bank, is turning over its system software business to HP...
- Research articles 1996-02-22
- NCSA teams with Internet Security Systems to certify Firewalls Internet Scanner chosen as audit fool for Firewall Vendor Certification Program
- ATLANTA--BUSINESS WIRE--Nov. 6, 1995--The National Computer Security Association NCSA, an organization dedicated to improving computer and information security, has selected Internet Security Systems' comprehensive audit tool, Internet Scanner, to help define testing criteria to ensure that Internet firewalls live up to their promise of protecting corporate computer networks from unwanted...
- Research articles 1995-11-06
- Internet Security Systems Launches European Operations: ISS Europe to Distribute Market Leading Security Audit Tools
- ATLANTA--BUSINESS WIRE--March 18, 1996--Internet Security Systems ISS responded to increased demand abroad by setting up a new channel of distribution for its award-winning security audit tool, Internet Scanner.
- Research articles 1996-03-18
- Internet Security Systems Provides Integrated Components for HP Security Offering
- ATLANTA -- Internet Security Systems, Inc. ISS (NASDAQ: ISSX) today announced the company is supporting HP's security incident management service while providing network and host intrusion detection and prevention and vulnerability scanning through the HP Global Security Operations Centers GSOCs.
- Research articles 2006-01-11
- Yahoo! and Symantec Join Forces to Protect Consumers Online; Leading Internet and Security Companies Integrate and Distribute Products to Address Internet Security
- SUNNYVALE, Calif. & CUPERTINO, Calif. -- Yahoo! Inc. (Nasdaq:YHOO), a leading global Internet company, and Symantec Corporation (Nasdaq:SYMC), the leading security software company, are partnering to offer Internet security services to hundreds of millions of Yahoo! and Symantec customers worldwide. Launching today, Norton Internet Security provided by Yahoo! is designed...
- Research articles 2006-07-25
- Symantec's Norton Internet Security 2007 Wins PC Magazine Editors' Choice for Security Suites
- Symantec Corp. (NASDAQ: SYMC) today announced that Norton Internet Security 2007 earned the prestigious PC Magazine Editors' Choice Award for security suites. Norton Internet Security's best-in-class security suite beat out competitive offerings and earned high praise for its antivirus and antispyware protection, anti-phishing technology, and "silent but lethal" firewall. Norton...
- Research articles 2006-10-16
- Rainbow's Internet Security Group announces a technology alliance with RSA Data Security to bring high-performance security solutions to the Internet
- IRVINE, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--March 17, 1997--
- Research articles 1997-03-17
- Network Appliance Announces New Security Capabilities for Its Market-Leading Internet Access and Security Solution
- SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- NetAppR NetCacheR 6.0 Software Provides Innovative Security Benefits for Evolving Enterprise Internet Usage
- Research articles 2004-10-05
- IBM to Acquire Internet Security Systems; Acquisition Bolsters IBM's Position as a Leader in Security Solutions
- ARMONK, N.Y. & ATLANTA -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Internet Security Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISSX) today announced the two companies have entered into a definitive agreement for IBM to acquire Internet Security Systems, Inc., a publicly held company based in Atlanta, Ga., in an all-cash transaction at a price of...
- Research articles 2006-08-23
- IBM to Acquire Internet Security Systems
- IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Internet Security Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISSX) today announced the two companies have entered into a definitive agreement for IBM to acquire Internet Security Systems, Inc., a publicly held company based in Atlanta, Ga., in an all-cash transaction at a price of approximately $1.3 billion, or $28...
- Research articles 2006-08-23
- KPMG Selects Internet Scanner As Preferred Security Assessment Tool
- SAN FRANCISCO--BUSINESS WIRE--Feb. 25, 1997--KPMG Peat Marwick LLP's Information Risk Management IRM practice has selected Internet Security Systems' ISS Internet ScannerTM network security assessment solution as the tool it will use to perform security audits for its clients.
- Research articles 1997-02-25
- Internet Security Systems' CTO to Present at Gartner IT Security Summit
- ATLANTA -- Internet Security Systems, Inc. ISS (NASDAQ: ISSX), the worldwide leader in preemptive, enterprise security, today announced that chief technology officer, Chris Rouland, will be speaking at the Gartner IT Security Summit at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. on June 5, 2006 at 4:30 p.m. ET.
- Research articles 2006-05-30
- AT&T Launches Internet Security News Network; First-of-Its-Kind Internet Security Webcast Delivers Critical Information to Enterprises
- BEDMINSTER, N.J. -- AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) today unveiled AT&T Internet Security News Network (AT&T ISNN), a first-of-its-kind 24/7 video Webcast that provides enterprises with critical security news and information, helping them to stay abreast of the latest security issues and remain one step ahead of malicious activities proliferating on...
- Research articles 2005-12-14
- INS Selects Internet Security Systems' SAFEsuite as its Preferred Security Assessment Tool
- ATLANTA--BUSINESS WIRE--Dec. 6, 1996--Internet Security Systems ISS today announced that International Network Services INS, a leading integration, management, and consulting services provider with significant expertise in Internet-based technology, has selected ISS' SAFEsuite family of network security solutions as the tools it will use to perform security assessments for clients.
- Research articles 1996-12-06
- Motive Teams with Radialpoint to Enhance Internet Security Management
- AUSTIN, Texas -- Motive, Inc. (NASDAQ:MOTV) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Radialpoint, a leading provider of managed security services, to integrate Motive's Internet Security Management Solution with Radialpoint Security Services. This move will help broadband providers drive subscriber adoption of optimal Internet security practices that...
- Research articles 2005-09-07
- The hole picture: network security. (Internet Security Systems Inc.'sInternet Scanner 4.3)(Cybermanagement)(Brief Article)
- 00-00-0000 FIND AND FIX NETWORK SECURITY holes in Web sites, firewalls, and intranets with Internet Scanner 4.3 network security assessment tool from Internet Security Systems ... 00-00-0000 FIND AND FIX NETWORK SECURITY holes in Web sites, firewalls, and intranets with Internet Scanner 4.3...
- Research articles 1997-10-06
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