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Google Apps adds Web security, remote worker protection

Google is adding security for Web surfing and remote workers to its Google Apps set of office tools. Made possible by last year's acquisition of security vendor Postini, Google Web Security for Enterprise includes real-time malware protection and URL filtering with policy enforcement and reporting, Google announced Thursday. continue

Google adds a new layer of security to Google Apps

Google Apps is getting a new layer of security aimed at IT departments worried about phishing attacks and care less users. Google and Arcot Systems announced a partnership that makes Arcot's A-OK On-Demand authentication system available to any Google Apps Premier Edition customer for just $1 a month. By partnering with Arcot and offering the service at such a minimal fee, Google is aiming to further entice business customers and enhance the reputation of Google Apps as a secure, business-ready system.

Google Shares Its Security Secrets

Stony Stevenson writes "Google presents a big fat target for would-be hackers and attackers. At the RSA conference Google offered security professionals a look at its internal security systems. Scott Petry, director of Google's Enterprise and founder of security firm Postini, explained how the company handles constant pressure and scrutiny from attackers. In order to keep its products safe, Google has adopted a philosophy of 'security as a cultural value.' The program includes mandatory security training for developers, a set of in-house security libraries, and code reviews by both Google developers and outside security researchers."

Google adds Web security, remote worker protection to Google Apps

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Google unveils Google Web Security for Enterprise

Google Web Security for Enterprise, a web security product designed to make it affordable and easy for all sizes of companies to provide Internet security to users, in any location, has been unveiled by Google, an Internet search engine company.

The Tools Google Uses Internally

A web seminar Google held yesterday at KMWorld Magazine offered a great deal of insight into how Google manages projects and communication internally. The presentation by Google followed an employee through his first few weeks at the company, explaining the many tools he’s using: from the Google intranet MOMA, the Google Ideas site and Google Caribou Alpha, to Google Experts Search, “Googler Search,” and Google Apps. Following is a smaller excerpt of the large-size screenshots & info Google was showing in the 59-page presentation, with thanks to Brian – who has a wrap-up of the presentation as well as the full slides at his blog – for sending this in. KMWorld says the presentation will be archived at their site eventually, so perhaps if you register with them you might still be able to see the event.

Beyond Google Hacking: Web Application Security in the Age of Google

Google Hacking is an acknowledged threat to web applications and sensitive data including credit card numbers, social security numbers and other types of private information. However, hackers now exploit powerful search engines in new ways beyond Google Hacking. Organizations seeking to bolster their enterprise security and comply with standards and regulations including the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) need to understand how to protect against these attack types.

Google tightens Apps security

Google tightens Apps security Google Apps is getting a security boost, with Google adding a new layer into the suite that helps promote a more secure system. Partnering with Arcot Systems, they will be adding an authentication layer to the premier edition of the software, charging customers $1/month for the service.

Google Web Security monitors Web traffic, protects networks

FRAMINGHAM, 9 MAY 2008 - Further utilizing its Postini acquisition last year, Google announced Friday that the company will offer a web security product. Google Web Security promises to allow companies to monitor users' internet usage and prevent malware from entering the corporate network without having users log on to a VPN.

Google Scoops Microsoft w/ Mesh Applications

Julie188 writes "Google's offline access for Google Apps is a kick in the shin at Ray Ozzie. Google took a page right out of the Ozzie mesh playbook when it announced the offline access (let's call it Google Docs Unplugged). Google delivered desktop apps from the cloud first and then added unplugged functionality. Microsoft wants to do the same, but in reverse, and faces an infinitely bigger challenge: rebuild Microsoft apps so they can become cloud enabled while pulling its giant channel (and embedded software) along in the process. Good luck with that, Microsoft. But then again, just because Google is making faster progress doesn't mean much. There's no guarantee users will like the unplugged versions of cloud apps."

Barracuda launches Barracuda Web Site Firewall

Barracuda Networks Inc., maker of e-mail and Web security appliances, has launched the Barracuda Web Site Firewall product line, its new Web application security appliance. The Barracuda Web Site Firewall leverages the capabilities of the Web Application Controller product line acquired from NetContinuum in September 2007. Targeted at businesses of all sizes requiring Web application security and PCI compliance, the Barracuda Web Site Firewall starts at $4,999.

McAfee, Inc. Delivers World's Most Powerful Network Security Platforms

New 10Gbps IPS, E-mail and Web Security Platforms Break the 'LAN Speed Barrier' while Providing Uncompromised Security and Performance LONDON, April 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- INFOSECURITY EUROPE -- McAfee, Inc. (NYSE: MFE) today announced two products that strengthen the company's leadership position in network security. McAfee M-8000 Network Security Platform (formerly known as McAfee IntruShield Network Intrusion Prevention) and the McAfee Content Security Blade Server eliminate performance bottlenecks, reduce complexity and deliver uncompromised intrusion prevention, e-mail and Web security. "Today McAfee is changing the game for network security," said Dave DeWalt, president and chief executive officer of McAfee. "For customers, it means that they now have access to the strongest, fastest network security solutions available today.

Barracuda Networks Launches Barracuda Web Site Firewall

SAN FRANCISCO --(Business Wire)-- Barracuda Networks Inc., the worldwide leader in email and Web security appliances, today launched the Barracuda Web Site Firewall product line, the industry's most cost-effective Web application security appliance. The Barracuda Web Site Firewall leverages the capabilities of the award-winning Web Application Controller product line acquired from NetContinuum in September 2007. Targeted at businesses of all sizes requiring Web application security and PCI compliance, the Barracuda Web Site Firewall starts at $4,999.

Google Apps Hacks

With 100,000 businesses running trials of Google Office, the venerable Microsoft Office suite has a serious challenger. But can Google's web apps make the cut? With scores of clever hacks, workarounds, and other undocumented tips, this book helps you get more than the obvious out of Google Docs & Spreadsheets, Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Presentations, and a host of other Google applications.

Google Thinks of Web Security for Enterprises

Google recently unveiled its Web Security for Enterprise, a web security product that lets companies provide Internet security to users in any location. The application allows organizations to control how employees use the Internet.

Google Thinks of Web Security for Enterprises

Google recently unveiled its Web Security for Enterprise, a web security product that lets companies provide Internet security...

Google's Top 17 Easter Eggs, Gags, and Hoaxes

Buried Deep in GoogleGoogle Web site -- and many of the company's software programs -- are loaded with gags, goofs, and Easter eggs that have helped Google maintain a fun-loving spirit in the cutthroat world of Web competition. Of course, Google always has a good idea. Thousands of our readers have enjoyed past explorations of wonders like "The Strangest Sites in Google Earth" and "The Most Spectacular Sights in Google Sky." So when we heard stories of hidden teddy bears, a Google Romance beta service, and early morning appearances of the Loch Ness monster on Google home pages, we had to check them out. And most of them turned out to be true. Take a look. Artwork: Chip Taylor Google's Official Easter Egg GameIt's one thing to find Easter eggs, and it's another thing to catch them.

IKANO and Google Collaborate to Offer Google Apps Email and Communications Services to ISPs Nationwide

PRNewswire/ -- IKANO Communications Inc., (http://www.ikano.com) the nation's leading aggregator of ISP services, announced today that it is teaming up with Google (http://www.google.com) to deploy Google Apps(TM) -- Google's web-based platform for communication and collaboration. The collaboration will allow IKANO to help mid-sized Internet Service Providers, generally with 100,000 or less subscribers, to expand service offerings to end users, while reducing technology and support expenses and maintaining existing branding.

IKANO and Google Collaborate to Offer Google Apps Email and Communications Services to ISPs Nationwide

SALT LAKE CITY, April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- IKANO Communications Inc., (http://www.ikano.com/) the nation's leading aggregator of ISP services, announced today that it is teaming up with Google (http://www.google.com/) to deploy Google Apps(TM) -- Google's web-based platform for communication and collaboration. The collaboration will allow IKANO to help mid-sized Internet Service Providers, generally with 100,000 or less subscribers, to expand service offerings to end users, while reducing technology and support expenses and maintaining existing branding.

Google Apps Now in Salesforce.com

Salesforce.com is offering Salesforce for Google Apps, which makes Google's applications available from inside Salesforce.com. A Google video says the deal makes it possible to manage all customer information from within Salesforce, including Google Docs, Gmail, Google Talk and Google Calendars.

Enterprise Web Security Added to Google Apps

Google has taken its Postini investment and turned out Google Web Security for the Enterprise, which is supposed to protect against spyware, viruses and zero-hour threats in real-time whether the user is on the corporate network or working remotely like at a hotel or in an airport.

Google Apps Now in Salesforce.com

Salesforce.com is offering Salesforce for Google Apps, which makes Google's applications available from inside Salesforce.com. A Google video says the deal makes it possible to manage all customer information from within Salesforce, including Google Docs, Gmail, Google Talk and Google Calendars.

Google Friend Connect: Google's Attempt to Positio...

On Monday, May 12th, Google released a preview of a new service that will allow web sites that are not intrinsically social to add social networking features to their sites. The service called Google Friend Connect will give any web site owner a snippet of code to add to their site so that social networking features will run immediately without the hassles of programming. The code works by allowing a visitor to sign in to the Google Friend Connect web site using a log-in and password from an email or social network account to which he or she is already registered and has stored contacts (sites include Facebook, Google, Yahoo!, hi5, orkut, Plaxo, and more). Once signed in, the visitor gives the site permission to retrieve his/her profile and friends list from that account so that he or she can see, invite, and interact with friends on the

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