Ellen Messmer

The security industry has had a hard time defining spyware, much less eliminating it. But according to many, there

Wireless vendors are rolling out a new generation of handheld computers called smartphones for corporate users, but many network executives say they won

Choices in security event management (SEM) continue to grow as three SEM vendors debut products that ease central collection and analysis of log and event data generated by firewalls, intrusion-detection systems and other net gear.

Wave Systems this week rolled out an upgrade to its PC-based encryption and authentication software that adds a way for customers to remotely manage security policy and receive copies of user-generated keys as a corporate backup.

Vontu, whose product line is designed to prevent leakage of sensitive data by monitoring corporate networks, says it

Computer Associates announced it has acquired Santa Clara, Calif.-based Tiny Software, a maker of Windows-based desktop and server firewall products, for an undisclosed amount. Sam Curry, CA's vice president of eTrust Security Management, said CA acquired Tiny primarily for its firewall software development kit to fill a gap in CA's own product line.

McAfee Thursday announced it has acquired Redwood City, Calif., startup Wireless Security Corp. for an undisclosed sum, with the intent of making managed wireless security services a McAfee offering in the future.

Security managers at InfoSec World 2005 conference in April in Orlando, Fla., said they