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Controversial email blocklist SORBS sold

Nov 06, 2009

GFI's purchase of email blocklist SORBS is covered by The Register. The website quotes GFI's statement confirming the acquisition. Source: The Register

Ten tips to a safer 2010

Nov 03, 2009

2009 may have been the year of ‘flying by the seat of your pants’ security policies, but 2010 can be a safer year if you follow a few simple steps, writes GFI's David Kelleher. Source: Business Computing World

[IT] Precorrere i tempi guardando i bisogni

Nov 02, 2009

GFI's survey on security among SMBs is covered by the Italian publication LineaEDP. The magazine also interviews GFI's channel manager for southern Europe, Maurizio Taglioretti. Source: LineaEDP

[IT] On-premise e SaaS: massima liberta' da GFI

Oct 28, 2009

GFI's Channel Manager for Southern Europe, Maurizio Taglioretti, is interview on SoielTV at an ICT event in Padova, Italy. He talks about how GFI is now offering SMBs the choice of both on-premise and Cloud-based services. Source: SoielTV

[IT] Gestire i log secondo le disposizioni del Garante

Oct 26, 2009

GFI's Channel Manager for Southern Europe, Maurizio Taglioretti talks about Italy's privacy law which comes into effect in December 2009 and how GFI's product, GFI EventsManager, can help businesses to comply with the necessary audits. Source: Office Automation

Beating The Malware Odds

Oct 23, 2009

GFI Product Manager Nicholas Sciberras is quoted in an article on malware and how anti-malware products work. The article points out that knowing how these products work is half the battle. Source: Processor

[FR] Etude GFI Software : La surveillance à distance en mode hébergé

Oct 22, 2009

Remote monitoring and management is the subject of an article by Marc Jacob. The article quotes GFI's VP of Product Engineering, Phil Bousfield. Source: Global Security Mag

[FR] GFI Software met la sécurité des grands comptes à la portée des PME

Oct 22, 2009

GFI plans for France and the company's strategy to provide enterprise quality products for small and medium sized companies are highlighted in a profile by journalist Marc Jacob. Source: Global Security Mag

Le Permis Informatique déploie GFI Max de GFI Software

Oct 22, 2009

French security magazine, Global Security Mag, carries a case study on French company Le Permis Informatique. The company is using GFI MAX to provide remote monitoring and management services to its clients around the country. Source: Global Security Mag

[FR] GFI Software apporte des solutions de sécurisation des réseaux et des messageries aux PME

Oct 22, 2009

French journalist Anne Confolant writes about GFI's plans for the French market and quotes GFI's CEO Walter Scott on his views about the market and the company hybrid approach to selling software solutions to SMBs. Source: IT Expresso

Survey: Nearly Half Of SMBs Don't Have Way To Filter, Monitor Web Traffic

Oct 15, 2009

GFI survey among 540 US SMBs is covered by DarkReading. The survey found that nearly half of SMBs do not have ways to filter, monitor web traffic, thus lagging their peers and underestimating the risks. Source: DarkReading

SMB Security Provider Sees $1 Billion Markets Becoming $100 Million Markets

Oct 15, 2009

GFI's CEO Walter Scott is interviewed by bMighty's Fredric Paul. Scott says that a combination of decreasing bandwidth costs and increasingly cost-conscious small and midsize companies are changing the security landscape. Source: bMighty.com

[DE] Security ist nicht sexy genug

Oct 14, 2009

GFI's Channel Manager, Dirk Wolbeck takes part in a roundtable event featuring leading security vendors and resellers in Germany. The discussion focused on various aspects of security and what trends are being seen in the market. Source: IT-Business

A safer 2010: Top 10 tips for SMBs

Oct 10, 2009

Will security improve in 2010? Only if SMBs continue to pay attention to security and act accordingly. GFI's David Kelleher provides some tips on how businesses can have a more secure 2010. Source: Security Park

[FR] Dossier : la securite' du poste de travail, un chantier loin d’etre

Oct 09, 2009

GFI is quoted in an article on security in a leading French IT publication, LeMagIT. GFI points out that technology alone is not the solution but businesses also need to understand that the human element is a threat too. What users do is the problem. Source: LeMagIT

Top 10 tips for a safer 2010

Oct 08, 2009

GFI's David Kelleher provides a security policy checklist for small and medium sized businesses. Source: Continuity Central

SMBs dragging feet implementing Web filtering and Web monitoring

Oct 06, 2009

eChannelline journalist Mark Cox writes about the GFI survey that was released in September. The survey found that SMBs are dragging their feed implementing web filtering and monitoring. Source: eChannelline

5 Problems with Social Networking in the Workplace

Oct 06, 2009

GFI's David Kelleher talks about social networking in the workplace and highlights five problems that arise. While there are benefit for businesses there are also security risks that need to be addressed. Source: Information Management

[ES] Amenazas para la seguridad de los datos en las pymes

Oct 06, 2009

In an article in TICPymes in Spain, GFI's David Kelleher says that threats are becoming more and more sophisticated and difficult to detect. He provides some tips on how to address security in SMBs. Source: TICPymes

[IT] Werden wir bereits als Verkomplizierer geboren - oder enden wir lediglich als solche?

Oct 05, 2009

Doug Wilson, General Manager, GFI MAX, believes VARs and MSPs need to go back to basics and adopt a Common Sense approach around IT support. Source: All About Security

GFI Software to host following Katharion acquisition

Oct 02, 2009

GFI's acquisition of Katharion is covered by the UK's Channel Pro magazine. Walter Scott, GFI's CEO, comments on the positive impact that this will have on the Channel and resellers. Source: Channel Pro

[IT] Antispam e antivirus on the cloud

Oct 01, 2009

GFI's Channel Sales Manager for Southern Europe, Maurizio Taglioretti, is interviewed by the Italian publication Office Automation. He talks about GFI MAX and the company's plans. Source: Office Automation

Top 10 Tips for a Safer 2010

Sep 30, 2009

2009 may have been the year of 'flying by the seat of your pants'-style IT security policies, but 2010 can be a safer year if a few simple steps are followed, suggests GFI's David Kelleher. Source: Info4Security

Lax Web Monitoring Hurts Productivity, Security

Sep 30, 2009

A report by GFI on security trends among SMBs in the US and comments by GFI's CEO Walter Scott are covered in an article on Small Business Computing. Source: Smallbusinesscomputing.com

[IT] Europa e sicuezza. Uno sviluppo bilanciato

Sep 29, 2009

GFi Software is listed among other leading security companies in Europe that are refocusing their strategic plans and target smaller markets in a leading Italian publication. The author says that GFI is one of those companies that is making the most of new, growing markets. Source: Il Sole 24 Ore

Businesses risk data loss as backup is overlooked

Sep 28, 2009

GFI is quoted in an article on the importance of backups and how organizations are putting their data at risk. Source: Help Net Security

When staff fritter away resources, they also threaten security

Sep 02, 2009

Employees are wasting valuable work time and IT security sales must address, writes GFI's CEO Walter Scott in an comment on CRN in the UK. Source: CRN

Spam: still a concern for businesses

Aug 24, 2009

Far from being a threat that's receding, e-mail spam is becoming more and more malicious and costly for businesses than ever before. GFI's David Kelleher explains why - and what can be done about it. Source: info4security

Remote monitoring and management

Aug 13, 2009

GFI's Walter Scott is interviewed by the editor of The Malta Business Weekly following the acquisition of GFI HoundDog and launch of GFI MAX. Source: The Malta Business Weekly

Podcast: GFI Software CEO Discusses HoundDog Acquisition

Aug 11, 2009

GFI Software's CEO Walter Scott and HoundDog Technology's founder and former CEO talk to Joe Panettieri at MSP Mentor about GFI's recent acquisition and what the company's plans are for GFI MAX, the first Cloud-based offering from GFI. Source: MSP Mentor

10 Ways Small Business Can Improve Security During a Recession

Aug 07, 2009

The challenge for many SMBs is finding a balance between security and expenditure. How can an IT administrator justify the investment in a security tool when the whole business is in cost-cutting mode? By GFI's David Kelleher. Source: Business Solutions magazine

Selling security in a contract economy

Aug 03, 2009

Vendors and partners need to change their approach to positioning security and that securing business will depend on how effective they are in explaining to customers that failing to address security in today’s ever-changing environment is costing them money, writes GFI's CEO, Walter Scott. Source: Risk UK

[ES] Riesgos de utilizar archivos stub para almacenar e-mails

Jul 31, 2009

A white paper on email archiving and how companies can avoid using stub files is discussed in detail in an article in TodoPYME, a publication specializing in small and medium-sized businesses. Source: TodoPYME.

GFI Software snaps up HoundDog

Jul 31, 2009

Doug Woodburn, writing in the UK issue of CRN, quotes Walter Scott, CEO, as saying that the newly acquired technology will appeal to partners hunting for low-cost remote monitoring solution. Source: ChannelWeb (CRN)

Software Vendors Scooping Up SaaS Players

Jul 31, 2009

GFI's CEO Walter Scott is interviewed by Scott Campbell from CRN.com about GFI's purchase of HoundDog Technology. Scott talks about the acquisition and how it will benefit the company and GFI's partners.

GFI MAX, e la sicurezza è in the cloud

Jul 30, 2009

GFI's VP Sales EMEA, Simon Azzopardi, is interviewed by Italian channel publication Dealer&VAR. He talks about GFI's acquistion of HoundDog Techology and the launch of GFI MAX.

[IT] GFI e HoundDog Technology: un accordo in salsa cloud

Jul 30, 2009

Simon Azzopardi, GFI Software's VP Sales EMEA is interviewed by eWeek Channel Insider in Italy regarding the acquisition of HoundDog Technology and the launch of GFI MAX, easy, affordable IT support tools for the Channel.

Managed Services: HoundDog Acquired, Who's Next?

Jul 28, 2009

Respected managed services blogger, Joe Panettieri, gives his take on GFI's announcement that it has acquired Dundee-based HoundDog Technology. Source: MSPmentor

New day dawns for HoundDog following GFI buyout

Jul 28, 2009

The acquisition of HoundDog Technology Ltd by GFI Software is covered in one of Scotland's leading newspapers, the Scotsman. Source: Scotsman.com

Could GFI Acquisition Turn HoundDog Into The Big Dog?

Jul 28, 2009

Gennifer Biggs, editor at Business Solutions magazine interviews GFI CEO Walter Scott and HoundDog Technology's Doug Wilson followings the acquistion by GFI Software. Source: Business Solutions

Security Threats: A Guide for Small and Mid-Sized Nonprofits

Jul 21, 2009

Microsoft MVP talks about the security threats facing small and medium-sized businesses in a white paper for GFI. In this article on techsoup.org, he provides seven tips to organzations to help them avoid common threats. Source: Techsoup.org

Recessione? Dieci modi per aumentare la sicurezza

Jul 20, 2009

The Italian publication, Essecome, carries an article by GFI that provides 10 suggestions how companies can improve their level of IT security during an economic downturn. Source: Essecome

[ES] El spam sigue preocupando a la pyme ?como controlarlo?

Jul 17, 2009

The resurgence of spam over in teh past month and the variety of methods spammers is discussed in an article on spam by GFI's David Kelleher in eWeek Europe. Source: eWeek Europe

Sensible security

Jul 07, 2009

Are staff a security risk, and are they to blame? Do staff recognize their responsibility toward IT security? GFI's David Kelleher discusses the above questions in an article in Risk UK magazine. Source: Risk UK

Keeping the balance

Jul 01, 2009

In an article that investigates some of the ways in which management can deal with the delicate balance between the benefits of staff having data to hand with the security risks attached to the ever-more-mobile workplace, the findings from GFI's SMB security security survey in the UK are quoted. Source: IMIS

Enhancing Value Propositions with IT Security Information Security Resources

Jun 23, 2009

Journalist Steven Fox uses points from GFI's David Kelleher's article '10 things that WON'T happen in 2009', in an article in Secure Lexicon. Source: SecureLexicon.com

Improving mobile storage

Jun 19, 2009

The proliferation of mobile devices has made it easier for large volumes of data to leave an organization. Access to and management of this data is important in terms of both confidentiality and security, GFI Software says in comments to Process magazine. Source: Processor.com

Compliance opens door to new security markets

Jun 16, 2009

Frugal Brothers, a GFI reseller, appears on the front cover of Business Solutions magazine. Bruce Naylor talks about his partnership with GFI. Source: Business Solutions

Simple storage security

Jun 15, 2009

Security policies have to be carefully drafted and communicated to assure employee adoption and support, writes GFI's David Kelleher. Source: Network Computing

The SMB security standpoint

Jun 12, 2009

GFI's David Kelleher discusses the SMB standpoint towards security, what are they doing and what should be done to encourage them to invest in security products and become more secure. Source: net-security.org

[IT] GFI Software lancia un'iniziativa per le PMI e rafforza la sua presenza in Italia

Jun 11, 2009

GFI's Vice President, EMEA Sales, Simon Azzopardi comments on GFI's initiatives for small and medium sized businesses and what the company is doing to stregthen its position in the Italian market. Source: Sistemi di Telecomunicazioni

Free online Security tools aimed at small business and self-employed

Jun 11, 2009

In an article for SBTV.com, Danita Blackwood talks about small businesses and how they deal with security, the latter often not given its due importance. She comments on GFI's We Care initiative and the launch of GFI LANguard's freeware version for 5 IPs. Source: SBTV.com

When using a corporate computer, don't assume privacy: 'Someone else is reading it'

Jun 05, 2009

In an article in Canada's national newspaper, The Globe and Mail, blogger Omar El Akkad writes about the fact that there is always someone monitoring employees' activity at work. He includes a comment from Amy Babinchak's white paper, which she wrote for GFI Software. Source: The Globe and Mail

UK SMEs underestimate IT security threats within

Jun 03, 2009

The GFI Software SME security report is covered in the summer edition of IT Adviser, the publication of The National Computing Centre in the UK. The report highlights the major findings of the survey and quotes GFI's CEO Walter Scott (page 4). Source: IT Adviser

[IT] Messaggi Blindati

Jun 02, 2009

GFI's Channel Sales Manager for Southern Europe, Maurizio Taglioretti talks about the latest release of GFI MailArchiver in an interview with Italian financial newspaper Italia Oggi. Source: Italia Oggi

Selling security in a contracting economy

Jun 02, 2009

GFI Software'e CEO Walter Scott argues in Business Solutions magazine that vendors and partners need to change their approach to positioning security. Source: Business Solutions

[ES] La Mapa de la Seguridad

Jun 01, 2009

In a security special in IT Now, a leading technology publication in Latin America, GFI Software's David Kelleher talks comments on the use of anti-virus and anti-spam products and how there are still 2 or 3 percent of businesses who do not use them. Source: IT Now

[ES] Saber Decidir

Jun 01, 2009

GFI Software's Cecilia Milenka Zuvic comments in an article on IT Now on how companies are looking at the credit crunch and their approach to purchasing IT solutions. Source: IT Now

Importance of educating your employees on basic security principles

Jun 01, 2009

Employees are not tech savvy however explaining basic security practices can be beneficial and improve security. Source: Net-Security.org

[IT] Protezione intelligente: il personale rappresenta un rischio per la sicurezza?

Jun 01, 2009

In an article in ICT Security, GFI's David Kelleher talks about data security and how the proliferation of portable storage devices has made it harder to control how corporate data is accessed and distributed. Source: ICT Security

Back up conveniently with free GFI application

May 14, 2009

The launch of GFI Backup 2009 - Home Edition is covered by CNET. Journalist Dong Ngo highlights some of the features in the product, particularly those that are not found in many other backup solutions. Source: CNET

[IT] GFI rende sicure le PMI

May 13, 2009

A leading Italian channel publication, Dealer & VAR talks about GFI's activity in the security sphere and the company's plans for Italy in the coming months. Source: Dealer & VAR

To protect and serve

May 11, 2009

GFI Software's CEO, Walter Scott, comments on current trends in the market and why it pays for companies to keep security in-house, in an interview in the Wall Street Journal. Source: Wall Street Journal

GFI Software riscopre le PMI in Italia

May 11, 2009

GFI Software's plans for the Channel and other initiatives aimed at helping small and medium sized businesses are covered in an article in eWeek Europe. Source: eWeek Europe

[IT] Da Gfi Software un'iniziativa per le Pmi

May 11, 2009

GFI Software's message that vendors need to work with the Channel and customers to help them stimulate business and the release of freeware versions of GFI's products is covered by Italian publication, Top Trade. Source: Top Trade Informatica

Gfi Software punta sul valore con il nuovo programma di canale

May 07, 2009

GFI Software's plans for the Channel in Italy and around the world are covered in an article in Channel Insider magazine by journalist Stefano Bleviolandi. He carried quotes from GFI's Simon Azzopardi and Maurizio Taglioretti. Source: Channel Insider

Email security holds ongoing potential for VARs

May 05, 2009

In an article on email security trends, GFI's Director of Channels, Jim Semesky explains why the time is right to sell security because cybercrime activity is showing no signs of slowing down. Source: Business Solutions Magazine

SME security: SME mindset must change

May 01, 2009

The difference in approach to security in small businesses and large enterprises is discussed in an opinion article by GFI's David Kelleher in SC Magazine. Source: SC Magazine

When IT security Equals Profits

May 01, 2009

There is a strong link between security and productivity cost, something that not all companies understand. In hard economic times, security needs to be given a boost and not ignored, says GFI's David Kelleher in Black Enterprise magazine. Source: Black Enterprise

10 ways small business can improve security during a recession

Apr 24, 2009

IT security is one area companies cannot afford to ignore. Protecting a company's network and data assets is a key part of doing business today, writes GFI Software's David Kelleher. Source: Help Net Security

10 ways small business can improve security during a recession

Apr 24, 2009

The challenge for many SMBs is finding a balance between security and expenditure. How can an IT administrator justify the investment in a security tool when the whole business is in cost-cutting mode? Source: Cyber Security

SMEs focus too much on external threats

Apr 22, 2009

GFI Software's SEM Security report is covered by SecurityPark.net a news portal for security professionals. The main findings as well as comments by GFI CEO Walter Scott are carried in the article. Source: SecurityPark.net

SMEs focus too much on external threats

Apr 22, 2009

The GFI Software SME Security report, which analyzed the approach taken by small and medium sized businesses in the UK, is covered in the online IT Security portal. Source: IT Security Portal

Why you should lock down your computers and why your employees will fight it

Apr 21, 2009

GFI's SME Security Report is given coverage in Small Business Technology. The publication highlights the finding that very few busineses consider insider threats to be a problem and that data theft is an issue they need to address. Source: Small Biz Technology

How to improve security during a recession

Apr 20, 2009

Security is often pushed to the backburner during a recession, however SMBs can do a lot with minimal cost to maintain their security levels, as GFI Software's David Kelleher writes on Streetwise Security Zone. Source: StreetWise Secure Zone Community

Social networking in the workplace

Apr 20, 2009

How should companies deal with social networking during office hours? Should they be banned or access allowed? GFI's David Kelleher looks at the options. Source: ConnectIT

Ten Ways Small Business Can Improve Security During a Recession

Apr 14, 2009

During an economic downturn businesses are quick to cut costs and security is often the first victim. Companies cannot afford to ignore security because the threats are too numerous and the risk is high. However, even small businesses can maintain their network secure with little cost. GFI Software's David Kelleher explains how.

Security feels pinch as SME IT spend decreases

Apr 14, 2009

The Channel is urged to highlight business benefits of IT security in sales pitches to weather the storm, states GFI's CEO Walter Scott in an interview with Sam Trendall. He was commenting following the release of the GFI SME Security Report. Source: PC Magazine

Security feels pinch as SME IT spend decreases

Apr 14, 2009

In an article on CRN, GFI's CEO Walter Scott says that security's business benefits should be more prominent in sales pitches. He was being interviewed following the release of the GFI SME Security Report. Source: CRN

Study: Businesses still don't recognize insider threat

Apr 10, 2009

In the Overflow blog on Kastersky's 'threatpost', a post links to the study carried out by GFI among UK SME in February, which report is discussed by Tom Wilson of Dark Reading. Source: ThreatPost

Many Enterprises Still Don't Recognize Insider Threat, Studies Say

Apr 09, 2009

Writing in Dark Reading, Chris Wilson covers the results of the GFI SMB Security Report, quoting the finding that small businesses are chief laggards in deploying data leakage protection technology. Source: Dark Reading

SMEs often have the wrong target

Apr 08, 2009

The recession is forcing smaller and mid-sized businesses to cut back on IT security, even though most companies expect security threats to increase, a survey by GFI Software finds. The report's release is covered in Legal Brief Today. Source: Legal Brief

Job losses need not lead to data loss

Apr 07, 2009

In an article on data leakage and employee redundancies, GFI Software's David Kelleher comments on how the risk of data loss can increase when employees cut corners to boost productivity. Source: Computer Weekly

Como evitar que los filtros anti-spam provoquen perdidas a los negocios

Apr 06, 2009

With spam increasing at a fast rate, companies need to implement a strong anti-spam solution that filters out as much junk as possible. However, they need to be aware of false positives because these can be problematic for an organization, writes GFI's David Kelleher. Source: Auditoria y Seguridad

The business case for email archiving

Apr 02, 2009

Companies that use an archiving solution find that the benefits go beyond those they had expected when they purchased the product, writes GFI Software's David Vella in SNS Europe magazine. Source: SNS Europe (pg.34)

Security suffers in small firms when money's tight

Apr 02, 2009

The results of GFI's SME Security Report are also covered in PC World. The article by Maxwell Cooter includes quotes from GFI Software's CEO Walter Scott as well as a commentary on the findings. Source: PC World

IT security spending slashed during recession

Apr 02, 2009

As the recession bites deeper, small businesses are cutting IT spending first opening them up to serious security threats, a survey by GFI among UK SMEs finds. Companies are also ignoring insider threats and productivity issues too. Source: ComputerWorldUK

Top Tips for High Tech Criminals

Apr 02, 2009

The Technology Editor of the London Times comments on the results of a survey carried out by GFI and quotes from an interview with GFI CEO Walter Scott. Source: Times Online

Internal threats still not being taken seriously

Apr 02, 2009

Small and medium businesses are not taking internal threats seriously, writes Simon Quicke in Channel magazine, Microscope. He was commenting on the results of a survey among UK SME conducted by GFI. Source: Microscope

IT security spending slashed during recession

Apr 02, 2009

When the going gets tough, small and medium businesses are cutting IT security spending, according to a survey carried out by GFI in February in the UK. GFI's CEO Walter Scott comments. Source: PC Advisor

Protesters could target computers

Apr 01, 2009

In an article in The Evening Standard on the protests surrouding the G20 meeting, GFI's Phil Bousfield is quoted by the Press Association on how protestors could target computers to cause trouble.

"Truly depressing": GFI laments lack of insight into current IT needs from UK SMEs

Apr 01, 2009

The results of a survey among UK SMEs is covered by InfoSecurity magazine. The results show that small businesses are not paying enough attention to security and they are ignoring insider threats. Source: InfoSecurity

The human factor in security

Apr 01, 2009

TechWorld editor Maxwell Cooter comments in his blog about the results of the GFI SMB Security Report and dissects comments made during a press event by GFI CEO Walter Scott. Source: TechWorld

SMEs stick 'heads in sand' over security

Apr 01, 2009

SMEs are sticking their heads in sand and failing to acknowledge the threat from insiders, according to the GFI SMB Security report. GFI's CEO Walter Scott is quoted talking about the results. Source: TechWorld

SMEs still failing on security

Apr 01, 2009

The GFI Software SME Security report, which examines security in UK SMEs, is covered on Security Watchdog. GFI's CEO Walter Scott comments on the findings which show SMEs are failing on security. Source: Security Watchdog

UK small business not up to speed on security, survey reveals

Mar 31, 2009

The GFI Software SME Security report, which examines security in UK SMEs, is covered in Computer Weekly magazine. GFI's CEO Walter Scott comments on the findings. Source: Computer Weekly

Protecting the Network

Mar 16, 2009

GFI talks to Risk UK magazine about the best measures to adopt to quickly secure a network and try to reduce the threats to a business's IT infrastructure. Source: Risk UK

Managing Data Growth

Mar 13, 2009

In an article in Processor magazine, GFI's David Kelleher talks about data management strategies and how even SMEs need to manage their data properly. Source: Processor.com

GFI LANguard 9.0 Eases Network Security for SMBs

Mar 10, 2009

In a review on eWeek.com, GFI LANguard 9 is described as "an essential component of a network security consultant's toolbox and can also be helpful for SMBs". Source: eWeek

Are staff a security risk?

Mar 09, 2009

Technology alone is not enough to ensure your stored data is secure. You need to learn key people management skills, understand human weakness and get a strong security message across at the same time. Source: IT Reviewed

[ES] La situacion de la seguridad empresarial no cambiara en 2009

Mar 03, 2009

In an article on Dealer World web, an IDG publication, GFI talks about those issues that surface year after year and despite the obvious security threats, are not dealt with properly by companies. Source: Dealer World Web

En la web, navega con pies de plomo

Mar 02, 2009

In an article about the Internet and browsing, GFI is quoted on the subject of secure browsing and that having anti-virus and anti-spam software is often not enough. Source: Que.es

[ES] Notas al margen

Mar 02, 2009

In a collection of newbites in the Spanish publication, Computing.es, the magazine quotes GFI's views on what will not happen this year in the world of IT and security. Source: Computing Espana

[ES] 10 propositos en materia de seguridad que no se cumpliran en 2009

Mar 02, 2009

10 things that companies won't do in 2009 and that could harm a company, is the subject of an article in Todo PYME, a leading Spanish national publication. Source: Todo PYME

Sensible security: are staff members a risk?

Feb 25, 2009

Data storage security is about much more than just protecting information. It's also an exercise in people management. Source: Info4Security

Social Networking at Work

Feb 25, 2009

In an article on IT World, GFI's David Kelleher discusses the impact of social networking on security in organizations, its popularity as a marketing tool and the risks if access to these sites is not monitored and controlled. Source: IT World

Por que temer los sitios web de redes sociales?

Feb 20, 2009

In an article on eWeek Europe, GFI's David Kelleher talks about social networking and why organizations need to pay attention to security threats that may arise if activity is not monitored. Source: eWeek Europe

Social Networking at Work: Fear Not Facebook, MySpace?

Feb 18, 2009

The popularity of social networking has grown however there are security issues that need to be addressed. Source: NetworkWorld

Social Networking at Work: Fear Not Facebook, MySpace and Bebo?

Feb 17, 2009

In an article on CIO magazine, GFI's David Kelleher comments on the popularity of social network and how these sites can be a security threat for organizations unless their use is properly monitored. Source: CIO.com

How to Choose an E-mail Archiving Solution

Feb 16, 2009

In an article for eWeek's Knowledge Centre, Michael Bartlett from Quantum Marine in Florida gives his advice on how to choose an archiving solution. Quantum Marine use GFI MailArchiver for their archiving needs. Source: eWeek

An American at GFI Software

Feb 05, 2009

GFI's CEO Walter Scott is interviewed by the Times of Malta. Scott talks about GFI's positioning in the market and the company's future plans. Source: Times of Malta

Security tips and risks for SMBs

Feb 03, 2009

In an article on ConnectIT, GFI's David Kelleher is quoted on the subject of security in small and medium sized businesses (SMB). Source: ConnectIT.

Security Solution Launches Client Relationship

Feb 02, 2009

Seth Oxhandler, CEO of Coolcat Inc. talks to Gennifer Biggs from Business Solutions Magazine about his company's success in winning various contracts from NASA. He explains how he implemented a number of GFI products to help NASA improve its network security. Source: Business Solutions Magazine

Diez objetivos de seguridad que no se cumpliran en 2009

Feb 02, 2009

There are issues that recur year after year in security. In an article on Silicon News, Alberto Payo writes about the 10 things that administrator or companies will fail to do in 2009 according to GFI. Source: Silicon News

Monster.com hacking and data breach could lead to enforced regulation to halt rise in phishing

Jan 29, 2009

In an article following the security breach at Monster.com carried on SC Magazine's website, GFI's David Vella comments that it is important that the website's users are extra vigilant to ensure they are not the target of phishing attacks from cyber criminals. He adds that in an economic downturn, security needs to be given more attention than ever before. Source: SC Magazine

Secure Compliance

Jan 27, 2009

In a letter to CRN magazine, GFI's David Vella talks about the importance of policy compliance and how IT security has become a board-level issue that requires senior management's attention. Source: CRN

[NL] Beveiligingsoplossingen verkopen

Jan 19, 2009

In an article in IT Reseller, GFI's Armand Sieben gives seven tips how the channel can sell security products to their customers. Source: IT Reseller

10 tips for a more secure 2009

Jan 13, 2009

Controlling the internete usage and control of portable devices being used on corporate networks are two of 10 tips that GFI gives to IT administrators to improve network security in 2009. Source: IT Sitio

[ES] Consejos para mejorar la seguridad en las pymes en 2009

Jan 13, 2009

In an article in the Spanish edition of NetworkWorld, GFI’s David Kelleher provides administrators in small and médium sized business with a top 10 list of that they need to do in 2009 to minimize security risks within the organization. Source: NetworkWorld Espana

Who exactly is responsible for IT security?

Jan 12, 2009

In a letter to Microscope magazine, a leading Channel publication in the UK, David Vella asks who exactly is responsible for security in the organization. Is it the IT administrator or should responsibility lie with the board of directors? Source: Microscope

[ES] Decalogo para mejorar la seguridad empresarial en 2009

Jan 12, 2009

In an article in the Spanish edition of CIO Magazine, GFI offers 10 tips to help administrators deal with security threats in 2009 and how to improve security in their organizations. Source: CIO Espana

Virus Attack: The Dark Side Of Social Networks

Jan 12, 2009

GFI's David Kelleher looks into the ever-growing popularity of social networking and the security threats that could result from uncontrolled use of these sites. He examines the options available and offers some tips on how best to approach social networking in an office environment. Source: SmallBizTechnology

10 Things That WON'T Happen in 2009

Jan 12, 2009

In an article on CSO magazine’s online edition, GFI’s David Kelleher predicts what will not happen in terms of security in 2009. He argues that much of what happened in 2008 will be repeated this year and that life for systems administrators can only get worse. Source: CSO Magazine

GFI da diez consejos a los administradores informáticos

Jan 12, 2009

Restricting access to only those who need it and monitoring internet usage are two recommendations made by GFI’s David Kelleher in an article for systems administrators in SMBs on what they should consider doing to boost security in 2009. Source: TICpymes

Consejos de seguridad para los administradores informáticos

Jan 12, 2009

GFI provides SMBs with a list of 10 things they should consider implementing in 2009 to reduce the risk of security threats and to improve the overall operation of the company. Source: ElectroImagen

Ten security tips for administrators

Jan 09, 2009

GFI provides 10 security tips for administrators to improve the security of their networks in 2009. These are listed in an article in the Spanish edition of Computing magazine. Source: Computing.es

10 tips to better security in 2009

Jan 09, 2009

In an article in Spain's TechWeek, GFI offers administrators 10 tips on how to secure their networks in 2009 and how to deal with the most common threats to security in organizations. Source: TechWeek

What your IT administrator wants in 2009

Jan 05, 2009

What does systems administrators want from management and employees in 2009? GFI lists a few items that IT administrators ask for year in, year out. Will their calls for more money and greater awareness fall on deaf ears? Source: StreetWise Security Zone

What to do about the Security Issues of Social Networking in your Company

Jan 04, 2009

In an article on Streetwise Security Zone, GFI comments on a growing concern for companies: the use of popular social networking sites. GFI examines the options available and suggests a finding a compromise to allow access to these sites without compromising security. Source: Streetwise Security Zone