GFI Software on Thursday introduced GFI MailSecurity 2011 email security software. The on-premises software checks inbound and outbound email using multiple antivirus engines, as well as an exploit detection engine, spyware detection, HTML sanitization and attachment checking.

Enhancements address two key attack vectors, according to Nicholas Sciberras, product manager, GFI, which are, “the most recent malware for which definitions have not been released and links in emails that point to malware.”

Other features include an updated dashboard, an HTML Sanitizer exclusion list, more comprehensive scanning of internal email and enhanced attachment checking.

GFI MailSecurity 2011 uses Norman AV’s Sandbox technology, which runs suspect malware in attachments, and analyzes the code activity, within a sandbox. This identifies, stops and isolates new and previously unknown malicious code that is in an attachment, “before it can damage computer networks or compromise data,” according to the company.

When running the optional AVG antivirus engine, GFI MailSecurity 2011 can now also detect links within email message body that point to malware.

The HTML Sanitizer exclusion list addresses the challenge of HTML tags and HTML forms in legitimate email being disabled by GFI MailSecurity’s HTML Sanitizer. The exclusion list lets email messages from approved senders bypass being scanned by the HTML Sanitizer. (Bypassed messages are still checked by MailSecurity’s other filters.)

GFI has improved checking of email attachments, including the ability to block attachments that exceed a specified size or are suspicious, while letting the rest of the message be delivered. GFI MailSecurity can now also do full scans of all internal email messages, using all of the product’s various filters.

Additionally, GFI MailSecurity’s dashboard now gives administrators access to various counters and important logs.

GFI MailSecurity runs on Windows Server 2008 or 2003 and requires an email server such as Microsoft Exchange. Pricing starts at $160 dollars for 10 mailboxes for the first year, and $102 for subsequent years, with volume discounts.

Source:http://www.informationweek.com/news/smb/security/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=228500221&cid=RSSfeed_IWK_News

Choosing a computer can be very hard if you don’t know what to look for. You’ll be spending the money that you don’t have or you’ll be getting less-than-average PC if you don’t know what to look for. In this guide, a brief explanation will be given in order to guide you before buying your first PC.

1. The Purpose

When choosing a computer, always keep in mind the purpose of buying it. Is it for gaming? Is it for simple e-mailing? Mobility? If you want a good gaming PC, you will need a medium to high-end spec PC and it can be costly. If it’s just for simple document typing, you’ll not be spending that much. Mobility? A laptop with low-spec is enough for u if you just want to do e-mailing, word processing or Web.

2. Processor

The processor is one of the hardware needed in order for the computer to work. It can execute programs and the faster the speed, the faster it can process a program.

If you’re looking for a gaming PC, look for a faster processor. But if you just need a PC for doing e-mail, word processing or the Web, average speed processor is enough.

3. RAM

Random Access Memory (RAM) is used for the programs as a temporary storage space so it’ll be faster for them to access the memory in any order. So, the bigger the space, the better. However, keep in mind that the RAM speed is also important. For example, 4GB 1066MHz is better than 4GB 800MHz. For a gaming PC, you’ll need a higher amount of RAM with a good clock rate or speed.

4. Graphic Card

For gamers, a good graphic card is crucial in order for you to play the latest games. A dedicated graphic card with a dedicated memory works better than an integrated graphic card with shared memory.
Now you can even find a graphic card with a DDR5 memory. However, the important thing to look for when buying a graphic card is the GPU (Graphic Processing Unit) clock rate. The faster the GPU, the better the graphic card for gaming.

But if you use the computer primarily for e-mail, word processing or web, an integrated graphic card is enough.

5. Operating System

Operating system also plays an important part. A 32-bit operating system is enough for entry-level and light computer usage. Nowadays, people will usually go for Windows 7. For gamers, upgrading to 64-bit is a better option as you can install higher RAM and therefore, will make the performance better.

There are other criteria that you need to consider before choosing a computer. But these 4 are enough to make your decision before buying it.

Source:http://technology.ezinemark.com/computer-buying-guide-pc-buying-guide-16fae169a73.html

Software professionals and those interested in laying their hands on the latest in computer hardware and software, the IT Expo to be organised from December 10 to 13 at the Marriott Hotel on Senapati Bapat Road could be the destination.

The expo, organised by Computer and Media Dealers Association (CMDA), will have around 100 stalls, and major IT companies like HP, Dell, Sony, Toshiba, Acer, Canon, Lenovo, and Microsoft will showcase their latest offerings at the venue. Founder and MD Persistent Systems Anand Deshpande will inaugurate the expo. The expo is open to the public, with entry charges of Rs 20.

“While the expo is mostly focused at computer hardware starting from the latest pen drive to data backup to printers, some software players too will be present showcasing their IT solutions relating to financial accounting, anti virus software etc,” said president of CMDA, Shashikant Satbhai. The expo, which is showcasing its thirteenth exhibition this year, will have a green theme on its agenda, called ‘Better Technology with Greener Tomorrow’.

“As a part of this, a mobile e-waste collection vehicle or an e-shredder will roam around in city during the expo to collect e-waste material and promote the correct manner of disposing e-waste. latest technology offering green solutions,” added Satbhai.

Source:http://punekar.in/site/2010/12/03/it-expo-to-showcase-latest-hardware/