February 6, 2012
Facebook malware scam takes hold
IDG News Service - A "worrying number" of Facebook users are sharing a link to a malware-laden fake CNN news page reporting the U.S. has attacked Iran and Saudi Arabia, security firm Sophos said Friday. If users who follow the link then click to play what purports to be video coverage of the attack, they are prompted to update their Adobe Flash player with a pop-up window that looks very much like the real thing. Those who accept the prompt unwittingly install malware on their computers.
February 2, 2012
Come and meet Cymtec at the Dataconnectors Show in San Jose on 02/02/12
The San Jose Tech-Security Conference features 25-30 vendor exhibits and several industry experts discussing current tech-security issues such as email security, VoIP, LAN security, wireless security, USB drives security & more. Come and meet Cymtec Systems live for a cloud enabled IDS demonstration or discussion on how we can contribute to the simplification of your network security compliance challenges.
January 25, 2012
How the new European data law will affect U.S. companies
With the draft European data protection regulation announced, it won't just affect the 700 million Europeans, U.S. companies with European users should also take heed.
January 10, 2012
Attack code published for serious ASP.NET DoS vulnerability
IDG News Service - Exploit code for a recently patched denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability that affects Microsoft's ASP.NET Web development platform has been published online, therefore increasing the risk of potential attacks.
January 4, 2012
Can the cloud be safe for banks?
Aditi Roy Ghatak considers the issues at stake for the banking industry to implement cloud technology. Here are some of the possibilities for this security-sensitive industry.
December 14, 2011
An InfoSec Holiday Survival Guide
Expert Advice: The end of the year is one of the riskiest times for information security. Attack levels rise right at the time IT staff attendance typically takes a dip. Adjusting to this critical period isn't easy, but collecting the right information now can help you take a better course of action when this season rolls around next year.
December 6, 2011
Cyber security: Are stricter regulations the answer?
In October, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance released a guidance document that outlines disclosure practices for public companies in light of the most recent spike in cyber security attacks and associated data breaches.
September 21, 2011
Taming the Video Streaming Beast
Andrew Rubin, CEO of Cymtec Systems, a company that provides tools that help companies optimize network performance, offers five tips on how to minimize security threats from streaming video.
August 1, 2011
Is Social Media Jamming Your Network?
While many people, particularly in marketing and customer service roles, rely on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and other social networking applications to do their jobs, too much recreational use of social media can have an impact on your network and the availability of core business applications.
July 20, 2011
Manage Virtual and Branch Office Networks with Cymtec Sentry
With the dramatic increase of connected devices and applications, gaining visibility and maintaining control of the branch office LAN is at an all time high. Cymtec provides a simple and affordable way to ensure application performance and network uptime with its new product, Cymtec Sentry.
April 27, 2011
3 excellent reasons to ignore the Royal Wedding
Cymtec, a network optimization company, offers some advice on its blog;, suggesting that managers allow people to watch the event, but to centralize it in the office, and try to cut down on what employees view or share on their own.
April 25, 2011
Will the Royal Wedding Break the Internet?
Whether you’re swept up in monarchical romance or sick of all the People magazine coverage, you’re undoubtedly aware of the impending Royal Wedding between Prince William and bride-to-be Kate Middleton on April 29.
April 21, 2011
How Kate Middleton Will Demolish
Your Workplace On April 29
In the past few weeks, every channel on the dial has outlined its plans for royal wedding coverage. Yesterday, the other glass slipper dropped when the Internet responded.
March 18, 2011
B.C. firm's tools may be in your network appliance
Cymtec Systems Inc., of St. Louis, Mo., is about to add NAVL capability to its Scout hosted intrusion detection service.
March 15, 2011
Masters of Converged Solutions: The Evolving Branch
IT managers are taking another look at their branch strategies, thanks to a number of factors. These include the desire to move to a more distributed work model featuring hotelling and increasing teleworkers, the need to support rich-media collaboration such as video, and emerging branch connectivity services based on Ethernet and wireless.
February 7, 2011
RSA 2011 Preview: Security Trends to Watch
Keith Shaw talks with Cymtec President and CEO Andrew Rubin about some of the trends expected to take center stage next week at RSA 2011 in San Francisco. While security threats always remain top of mind at the show, insider access, cloud security and performance, and remote/branch office security is getting more attention as well. (16:15)
February 4, 2011
Networking Trends for 2011
Ringing in the New Year in the workplace comes with its own set of benefits and challenges. For many, January is a chance for a fresh start and an opportunity to hit the ground running. This proactive attitude is vital for IT personnel, especially because they'll be faced with new demands from employees and technology alike.
January 31, 2011
The new realities of selling everywhere on Planet Earth
The temptation to jump into selling all over the world is great. China alone beckons with billions – of prospects and yen. But if you have a yen for foreign markets, better get to know the realities before you hop a jet for Hong Kong. In this article, you'll read the experiences and advice of sales managers and companies that have been there, done that.
December 22, 2010
Ho Ho Headache: iPads and iPhones on the Corporate Network
With Apple products on many wish lists this holiday season, IT pros should prepare for the influx of iEverythings on the network. Here's how.
November 8, 2010
IT's biggest money wasters
Even in these lean times, where tech budgets are trimmed to the bone, money gets wasted. Companies routinely overspend on software licenses and service-level agreements. It's possible to have too much bandwidth at your disposal and to store too much email on company servers, not to mention the billions of dollars still wasted on paper and ink.
October 29, 2010
How-To Embrace the New Era of Network Visibility Needs
End-users are increasingly on the go these days and their work goes with them everywhere. Here, Andrew Rubin, CEO, Cymtec Systems discusses several common problems that cause poor performance in remote and branch networks.
October 29, 2010
How-To Embrace the New Era of Network Visibility Needs
End-users are increasingly on the go these days and their work goes with them everywhere. Here, Andrew Rubin, CEO, Cymtec Systems discusses several common problems that cause poor performance in remote and branch networks.
August 2, 2010
Network World highlights Cymtec Sentry as a Product of the Week
By Ellen Messmer, Network World, 08/02/2010
July 5, 2010
Global workplace productivity not a World Cup goal
Told they couldn't watch the World Cup on the job, Italian auto workers went on strike, conveniently, a half hour before game time. German companies set up office viewing areas to keep employees from defecting on game days.
June 29, 2010
Some small businesses accommodate World Cup fever
Many small business owners are accommodating or even indulging employees' passion for World Cup soccer, either giving them time off to watch the games, or making it easy for them to follow the matches while they're working. Andrew Rubin, CEO of Cymtec Systems, discusses the "Techno Downside" to this.
June 1, 2010
How to Prepare the iPad for Enterprise Usage
After two months and 1 million-plus iPads sold, it's clear the Apple tablet is here to stay, not just for home use, but for the enterprise as well (48% of iPad users plan on bringing their tablet to work). For IT, this means preparing for additional network access, bandwidth management and security controls. Andrew Rubin, CEO of Cymtec Systems, chats with Keith Shaw about ways IT can get ready for and also benefit from the iPad.
May 3, 2010
Finding Opportunity in Apple iPad Connectivity Problems
Wi-Fi problems marred the release of Apple's iPad tablet computer for some users when the device was first released. But for IT solution providers the problems showcased an opportunity. Solution providers who can help high-value users fix their connectivity problems will not only gain knowledge of the devices that are sure to eventually infiltrate the enterprise, but they will also impress those users with their Apple expertise.
March 22, 2010
March Madness Could Drive IT Admins Crazy
Just as in other big events like the Monday after Superbowl Sunday, or breaking news like Tiger Woods' apology, March Madness sees many employees rushing to the Web to catch the latest scores, chat on social networks and check out video highlights—productivity be damned.
February 19, 2010
Could Tiger Woods render networks impotent today?
As the world awaits Tiger Woods' press conference today, network managers might be worried about how well their networks will handle the load created by multiple end users streaming the much-anticipated event to their desktops, hogging bandwidth and crippling performance.
February 12, 2010
Simplify Remote Connections
Good Connections Mean Road Warriors Can Be Just As Productive Outside The Office
February 3, 2010
Cymtec Systems Posts Record Growth in 2009 with 40% Increase in Revenue
Cymtec Systems®, a leading provider of products that help companies optimize network performance and fulfill the rigorous audit and compliance standards imposed on today‘s organizations, announced significant momentum heading into 2010.
January 28, 2010
Cymtec Systems Unveils Industry's First SaaS-Delivered and Highly Cost-Effective Intrusion Detection Solution
Cymtec 3.0, the latest version of its flagship Intrusion Detection Solution (IDS) is now available as announced by Cymtec Systems.
January 10, 2010
Predictions: Network Priorities for 2010
Keith Shaw talks with Andrew Rubin, CEO of Cymtec Systems, about the big trends in networking for 2010. Find out where IT should spend its bandwidth for the year.
June 15, 2009
Cymtec Systems Posts 35% Sales Increase in Record-Breaking First Quarter of 2009
Reflecting Increased Demand for Affordable Network Visibility, Performance and Security in Remote and Branch Offices, Company Delivers Strongest Quarter to Date
June 6, 2009
Striking the Right Balance
Security and performance in a SME environment
April 10, 2009
Serve & Protect
Smaller Security Vendors Help Detect, Manage & Prevent Vulnerabilities
January 20, 2009
Network World: The "NOC" on Security Management
The "NOC" on Security Management, Part 2
January 3, 2009
TMCNet.com: New Cymtec Scout v3.0 Introduced
Cymtec Systems has announced the introduction of Cymtec Scout 3.0 which is the latest version of its Intrusion (News—Alert) Detection Solution (IDS).
June 3, 2008
Tolly Online: Test Summary of Cymtec Sentry v2.0
Tolly Online this week features a Test Summary that examined the network performance and accuracy of the Cymtec Sentry Propagation Protection Solution
April 10, 2008
Vendors Push Out UTM's Boundaries
The emphasis is still on security, but traffic management and SOHO scaleability figure more highly at RSA