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The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) publishes the version 1.2 of Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM), which is designed to provide fundamental security principles to guide cloud vendors and to assist prospective cloud customers in assessing the overall security risk of a cloud provider. CSA CCM provides a controls framework that gives detailed understanding of security concepts and principles that are aligned to the Cloud Security Alliance guidance in 13 domains. Version 1.2 adds Corporate Governance, mapped to the existing 13 domains, as well as Architectural Relevance and Scope Applicability controls.
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BMCE Bank, one of the largest banks in Morocco with a network of 620 branches, recently deployed the fully integrated security solution from MAXXESS Systems, which includes systems from ASSA ABLOY Aperio and HIKvision CCTV, to create a secure and safe working environment for staff at its head office in Casablanca. The Bank required a security management system which would allow it to achieve maximum benefit from its investment in a number of new security systems. Read More…

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Leading value added distributor for IT security solutions ComGuard makes available the version 2012 of the Kaspersky Anti Virus and Kaspersky Internet Security Lab for the Channel partners in the Middle East region. The all-new Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 and Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012 incorporate the most advanced and effective protection technologies: a sandbox for launching suspicious applications, a program activity monitoring module, a script emulator, a cloud-based reputation database, a virtual keyboard plus many other features.Read More…

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NETCB, has recently been appointed as the authorised distributor for Telos Identity Management Solutions (Telos ID) to distribute Telos ID’s identity-related event management and personnel deployment solutions in southern and Eastern Africa. The Telos ID Mobile Authentication and Authorization Control (MAAC) system co-ordinates the efforts of multiple organisations and verifies credentials and identities of employees, contractors, suppliers and vendors during any type of event.Read More…

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South Africa based leading distributor of networking products Duxbury Networking signed an distribution agreement with Axis Communications to distribute the Axis range of IP-based surveillance and remote monitoring camera offerings, targeting both small to medium-size businesses (SMEs) and the enterprise market across the Sub Saharan Africa. “The Axis range is an ideal complement to our portfolio. With the addition of management software, network integration and video data storage options, we are able to offer comprehensive surveillance solutions for a wide range of applications in small retail shops, large office environments and to customers in the education sector.” says Graham Duxbury, CEO, Duxbury Networking .Read More…

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Leading South African ICT solutions provider XON announced that it had partnered with Symantec to offer cloud services in South Africa. As a Symantec Gold Partner, XON has invested heavily in the creation of high-end skills in this area, making it one of the most qualified and experienced Symantec partners to offer such solutions. “Regardless of which industry they are in, customers want a managed service that comes with a guaranteed outcome for a predictable, monthly flat fee. It means that customers do not have to pay for costly on-site security resources, nor do they have to pay exorbitant licensing costs.Read More…

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Blue Coat announced that Lebanon’s leading Internet service provider, Lebanon Online S.A.R.L. has deployed the its CacheFlow 5000 appliance to substantially reduce its operational expenses by cutting bandwidth spend, manage sizeable increases in network traffic and subscriber growth, enhance Web security and optimize and enhance the delivery of rich Web 2.0 content, large files and video. Lebanon Online expects the return on its investment in CacheFlow appliances to be less than six months, based upon bandwidth savings alone. Read More…

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Kaspersky Lab today announced the availability of the 2012 versions of its home user products KIS and KAV for customers across the Middle East region to provides ultimate protection to PC’s from the rapid growth of threads. The all-new Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 and Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012 incorporate the most advanced and effective protection technologies: a sandbox for launching suspicious applications, a program activity monitoring module, a script emulator, a cloud-based reputation database, a virtual keyboard plus many other features.

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Astaro, a Sophos company and leading Unified Threat Management (UTM) provider, today announced the availability of version 8.2 of the Astaro Security Gateway (ASG). Key enhancements in version 8.2 include Application Control (Next Generation Firewall), Interactive Web Reporting and a new authentication agent. These new features and enhancements dramatically improve network performance while providing increased visibility and control over the network which helps in meeting the ever-changing challenges of securing a business network. Read More…

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Data backup and protection specialist, NovaStor has expanded its international partner network and shown vast global growth. With new distribution partners in Middle East & Africa region, NovaStor strengthened its presence in these markets. NovaStor’s data protection software for small and medium businesses, enterprises, and heterogeneous networks, as well as its platforms for public and private cloud backup, convince resellers and distributors with its ease of use, high stability and excellent price-performance ratio. Read More…

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Leading IT and business skills training institute, Global Knowledge announced the relocation of its Cairo office and training center to a bigger space that offers a state of the art learning environment at Sheraton Heliopolis, reflecting Global Knowledge’s commitment in continually maximizing value for its customers. Global Knowledge’s investment in its Egypt operations comes at a time when recent political events have resulted in an uncertain economic climate, with other companies freezing or decreasing investment in the country.Read More…

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ComGuard, the value added distributors for leading wireless intrusion prevention (WIPS) products and services AirTight Networks in the Middle East region announced that recently Gartner AirTight with “Strong Positive” rating in its 2011 Marketscope Report for Wireless LAN Intrusion Prevention Systems. A “Strong Positive” is the highest possible rating in a Gartner Marketscope. Gartner, Inc. is the leading provider of research and analysis on the global information technology industry The July 2011 report was authored by John Girard, VP, Distinguished Analyst, John Pescatore, VP, Distinguished Analyst and Tim Zimmerman, Research Director at Gartner. Read More…