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Security-as-a-Service

Most organizations falling short on cloud security policies

Angela Moscaritolo April 05, 2010

A survey released Monday by the Ponemon Institute found that a majority of organizations do not evaluate the security posture of cloud computing vendors or train internal employees on cloud security.

Cisco picks up web security SaaS provider ScanSafe

Dan Kaplan October 27, 2009

Cisco has gobbled up ScanSafe for $183 million in a move that validates both the web security market and SaaS as a desired delivery model.

Gartner finds IT security spending up eight percent

Dan Kaplan September 21, 2009

The global software security market still is growing despite a far-reaching recession.

Government cloud initiative introduced, security focus promised

Chuck Miller September 15, 2009

Vivek Kundra, the federal CIO appointed by President Obama in March, announced on Tuesday a cloud computing initiative designed to cut spending on government data centers, but maintain a high level of security.

McAfee to acquire MX Logic

Angela Moscaritolo July 30, 2009

McAfee on Thursday announced plans to acquire managed email and web security vendor MX Logic for at least $140 million. McAfee said the acquisition would bolster its cloud-based security portfolio. The deal is expected to close during the third quarter of 2009. If the deal goes through, MX Logic staff will be integrated into McAfee's software-as-a-service business unit. McAfee stands to gain MX Logic's 40,000 customers, representing four million end users. — AM