In an effort to help them transition away from passwords, Microsoft has announced that biometric features will be part of the upcoming Windows 10 operating system. Windows 10 will support the Fast Identification Online (FIDO) security system by using biometric authentication.
Apple has added  two factor authentication for iMessage and FaceTime. Previously, users that had two-factor enabled could log in to iMessage or FaceTime without requiring the time sensitive codes that should be required.
Today BlackBerry announced the appointment of David Kleidermacher, the Company’s new Chief Security Officer. Kleidermacher will be responsible for the global Product Security organization, leading efforts to ensure BlackBerry’s continued leadership in secure enterprise mobility.
SharePoint content has grown exponentially since 2001. Office 365 extends the reach of that content across the cloud to nearly unlimited groups of online users. As Office 365 gains momentum with SharePoint Online and OneDrive, security admins need to rethink their approach to securing sensitive information.
The Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) has issued its second judgment on challenges to the lawfulness of (i) the UK’s bulk interception powers and (ii) the intelligence-sharing arrangements between the UK and the US National Security Agency (NSA).
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While the North Korean government has been blamed for the attack on Sony Pictures Entertainment's network, Russian hackers also breached Sony's network last fall and continued to have at-will access well into January 2015.
Samsung and Good Technology today announced the immediate availability of Good for Samsung KNOX, merging Good's market-leading app container and broad app ecosystem with the Samsung KNOX enterprise security platform for Android.
BlackBerry today launched the BlackBerry Classic in South Africa. The no-nonsense smartphone built to meet the needs of productive people who appreciate the speed and accuracy that can be found with a physical QWERTY keyboard is now available from authorized partners.
In 2011, Belgium-based TVH Group launched a major, company-wide initiative focused on enterprise mobility. The "TVH Goes Mobile" program focused on establishing a long-term strategy for enterprise mobile management, including providing employees with a choice of devices.
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BMW says it has found a solution to a security flaw that could have allowed hackers to open doors of 2.2 million BMWs, Mini and Rolls-Royce vehicles.
Amazon.com today announced financial results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2014. Operating cash flow increased 25% to $6.84 billion for the trailing twelve months, compared with $5.47 billion for the trailing twelve months ended December 31, 2013.
Vodafone Germany and BlackBerry owned Secusmart have teamed up to offer an app allowing corporate users to make secure phone calls.
