British tech firm Micro Focus International, the new owner of ArcSight security software, said it would restrict reviews of the core operating instructions in its products by "high-risk" governments.
HP has taken the wraps off its Big Data Security strategy, describing how combining the enterprise search and knowledge management resources from its Autonomy subsidiary with its ArcSight security-event and information management (SIEM) can yield new ways to detect cyberattacks or rogue-employee behavior.
Guidance Software today said its <a href="http://www.networkworld.com/news/2010/031710-forensics-tools-help-companies-investigate.html">computer forensics</a> tool is now capable of automated collection of data on endpoint devices, including computers and <a href="http://www.networkworld.com/slideshows/2010/061510-smartphone-history.html">smartphones</a>, based on a <a href="http://www.networkworld.com/topics/security.html">security</a> information and event management (SIEM) alert.
HP today unveiled "Secure Boardroom," an online portal where the corporate CEO, CIO and risk officer can be presented with a view of technical and business information related to operational security.
HP's plans to get out of the PC business, acquire software maker Autonomy and retreat from its webOS device investments will, if all goes as planned, let the tech giant sharpen its focus on enterprise IT markets and capitalize on the software-centric strengths of CEO Leo Apotheker.