The U.S. Secret Service has awarded a $32,540 contract to Ramsey Electronics, of Victor, NY, to supply 26 shielded test enclosures which will enable Secret Service personnel to identify and collect data from wireless communications devices. Ramsey will be expected to deliver by July 1, 2012 the 26 “RF isolation…
Facebook’s HQ buys a piece of Lake City lore
SAN JOSE, CALIF. | For Facebook Inc., the word "Hacker" is nearly sacred. Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg looks out from his glass-walled work space onto "Hacker Square," an outdoor space where "H-A-C-K" is spelled … View full post on National Cyber Security » Computer Hacking
Facebook buys ‘The Hacker Company’ sign for its headquarters
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Trustwave buys M86 Security for undisclosed sum
Rising security services and software company Trustwave has signed an agreement to buy prominent Anglo-US security company M86 Security for an undisclosed sum. M86 Security has a convoluted history, starting out from merger between two small security companies, US-based Marshal, and UK-based 8e6 Technologies in 2008. This company, Marshal8e6…
Security provider ManTech buys HBGary to battle advanced threats
National security tech provider ManTech International is buying HBGary Inc., with an eye toward its software that fights advanced persistent threats and other malware. In addition to its technology, HBGary also has a customer list including financial services, energy, critical infrastructure and technology businesses. ManTech caters mainly to government agencies,…
ThreatMetrix Buys TrustDefender to Add Device Integrity Tools to Products
ThreatMetrix acquired Australian company TrustDefender to add malware protection and secure browsing to its portfolio of secure device-identification products. The combined companies will operate under the ThreatMetrix name and have operations in the United States, Australia and Europe, ThreatMetrix officials said Jan. 10. However, ThreatMetrix has adopted the TrustDefender name…
Stage 2 Networks buys Consolidated Technologies’ hosted VoIP business
New York-based Stage 2 Networks has acquired the hosted VoIP business division of Consolidated Technologies, a move the company says will enhance corporate growth through an increased customer base. Stage 2, a cloud communications company with a portfolio of hosted voice and data services, called the deal “a perfect opportunity…
Publishing News: The standards of aggregation – Jim Romenesko quits after his attribution standards are questioned, Rakuten buys Kobo, and readers will wait for ebooks.
Jim Romenesko’s departure raises questions about aggregation standards. Also, Japanese e-retailer Rakuten buys Kobo, and a new BISG study shows readers are embracing digital formats. View full post on O’Reilly News and Commentary View full post on National Cyber Security
