More Internet Users to Benefit From VeriSign EV SSL Protection as Millions Migrate to Internet Explorer 7

Across the globe, Windows Internet Explorer 7 has more than 100 million users seeing green, thanks to the browser’s support for advanced validation solutions from VeriSign, Inc., the leading provider of Internet infrastructure for the networked world.

With its ability to recognize VeriSign Extended Validation Secure Sockets Layer Certificates, Internet Explorer 7 enables Internet users to see the reassuring green address bar. The green bar signals to consumers they have reached a legitimate site protected by VeriSign EV SSL Certificates, instead of a convincing impostor page created by identity thieves. Such fraudulent pages are a common tool for e-criminals bent on stealing sensitive personal information, from passwords to Social Security Numbers. The number of sites live with an EV SSL Certificate is approaching 5,000.

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Personal Health Records Online

ER-IDcard has designed the most complete Personal Health Record available today. This system is delivered over the internet in a secure, 256 bit SSL encryption, which offers safe transactions of medical information.

The ER-IDcard is a communication tool. It is available to provide personal medical information to healthcare professionals in an emergency situation, or at a regular doctor’s visit. ER-ID LLC was developed as a result of ineffective communication concerning medications and health history during a medical emergency, which left family members and healthcare professionals with unanswered questions.

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WatchGuard Adding SSL VPN to Firebox

WatchGuard is adding SSL VPN capabilities to its Firebox line of multi-function security devices, turning them into remote access gateways for devices that don’t have IPSec clients.

The new feature is part of a 10.0 release of the operating systems for its Firebox Edge, Peak and Core devices that also includes VPN support for Windows Mobile devices. The software supports Session Initiation Protocol and H.323 as well, protocols necessary for VoIP and videoconferencing traffic through the devices.

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Webinar: ‘Deadlines Passed, but Merchants Are Still Out of Compliance’

Ipswitch, Inc., a developer of network management, messaging, and secure and managed file transfer solutions, today announced that it is hosting a free Webinar titled, ‘Deadlines Passed, but Merchants Are Still Out of Compliance,’ featuring Payment Card Industry Security Vendor Alliance (PCI SVA) President, Dave Taylor, and executives from Ipswitch and Centrify. The industry-leading retail commerce security alliance advises on security best practices, and this Webinar will cover which PCI-DSS deadlines for tier 1 and tier 2 merchants have passed and what needs to be done to meet compliance requirements.

For more information and to register, click here.

WebDefend(TM) Earns High Praise from SC Magazine

Breach Security, Inc. announced today that its flagship WebDefend web application security appliance is featured in the “First Look” review of the February 2008 issue of the leading IT security publication, SC Magazine. WebDefend received high praise for detecting and blocking attacks, as well as identifying flaws in web application design and implementation.

Written by Peter Stephenson, technology editor for SC Magazine, the review designated WebDefend as a “one-stop shop for managing web application security in the production environment.” The review further concluded, “If you are using active web content, such as online banking applications, you cannot afford to be without this product.”

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