UK businesses the target for cybercrime

Businesses, rather than consumers, are the new target for cybercriminals in the United Kingdom.  While banks have concentrated on providing security for consumer banking, business banking systems (particularly banking systems which transfer large sums of money) have become an increasing target. Dave Jevans, CEO of Ironkey, in a recent Compterworld article is of the opinion […]

Rundown of IronKey’s features from the CEO of IronKey

Dave Jevans, CEO of IronKey outlines the key feature of the IronKey system: The base business is hardware encrypted storage with data protection.  The IronKey can be used on Windows, Mac and Linux without the need to install software.  The IronKey Enterprise is managed remotely, allowing for admins to enforce password strength or issue commands […]

IronKey a strategic part of response to Gulf of Mexico disaster

The response to  the Gulf of Mexico oil spill is underway, with involvement between key strategic clean-up response units such as Special Projects and Decon Branch, in charge of decontaminating all boats which enter the disaster zone. Captain John Sholey, Manager of Tech Services for Johnson County Fire District 2 in Kansas, manages the units, […]

IronKey Personal winner of Best Consumer Product 2010

IronKey Personal was one of the winners of the Best Consumer Product/Service Award at the Golden Bridge Business American Awards 2010. The Golden Bridge Awards are an annual recognition of excellence in business, honouring companies, businesses and individuals for corporate accomplishments, and are part of worldwide programs including Hot Companies and Technologies, Global Product Excellence […]

FAQ: how anonymous is my web surfing?

Our clients often ask us about the anonymity of web surfing using different IronKey devices. The answer varies depending on the device you are using. For example, if using the IronKey Enterprise system and surfing through the IronKey server, the sites you visit and the information that you input is completely anonymous through the use […]

Security breach leads to major information leak

Customers’ sensitive personal medical information and credit card details were accidentally leaked by WellPoint, one of the largest commercial health insurers in the USA. The security breach occurred when an outside vendor upgraded an application tracker on WellPoint’s website.  Once the upgrade was complete, WellPoint customers found that they could accidentally access other customer’s personal […]

Is your business suffering from ‘security paralysis’?

CDW LCC (a technology firm) voices its concerns over the fact that many businesses are suffering from “security paralysis”, meaning that they have little resources to devote to cybersecurity, or are simply ignoring security issues until they become problematic. A five-step process is recommended, with all relevant departments within an organisation being suitably represented: 1) […]

USA increases focus on cybersecurity

Washington DC predicts that a multi-million dollar boost for cybersecurity is on the horizon. Dawn Meyerriecks, deputy director of national intelligence for acquisition and technology, states that “I think we need to be really innovative, because I think we’re going to run out of runway on our current approach”. The three key themes of the […]

Businesses need awareness of cyber crime

Attorney-General Robert McClelland states that global cybercrime is on the rise.  The Labour government is trying to educate Australians in the ways of prevention, and has put spending into national defences against cyber warfare. Mr McClelland is concerned that any major unwinding of consumer confidence will have a negative impact on international competitiveness. One such […]