Category Archives: Security

Network Security Revenue Grew 10% in 2012

Today’s IP news roundup highlights some of the latest headlines in network security, big data, mobility and more: Infonetics Research revealed that network security appliance and software revenue grew 10% in 2012 to reach $6.3 billion. According to the Network Security Appliances and Software report, high-end appliances are driving much of this growth. Meanwhile, the [...]

Obama’s Cybersecurity Action Reaches Too Far

Since nothing has been happening in Washington lately except speeches, President Obama seized the moment and ended his State of the Union day by issuing an Executive Order (EO) and Presidential Policy Directive 21 (PPD-21) on critical infrastructure cybersecurity. As expected, the EO, closely tracked the leaked draft dated November 21, 2012.