IBM software bundle targets retail theft, data breaches

IBM is targeting retail security with a package of software and services designed to prevent physical loss of merchandise, protect against electronic threats and comply with credit card industry regulations.

SecureStore, announced Wednesday, combines surveillance and RFID systems with software that protects online and in-store transactions, as well as software that protects databases and applications from network-based threats, IBM said. While SecureStore mainly consists of pre-released products from IBM divisions such as Internet Security Systems (ISS), Tivoli and Rational, Big Blue’s Val Rahmani says it is unique in that it brings together products from various parts of IBM to address one industry segment, and re-architects the products so they fit together and are optimized for retail.

Read the full article on Network World.

TSOM + CloudShield + ISS + Blade = Awesome

IBM (NYSE: IBM) on Tuesday introduced a blade server that supports CloudShield Technologies’ software for real-time analysis of network traffic to prevent viruses and denial of service attacks.

“The IBM BladeCenter PN41 enables service providers to manage their network, security and telecommunications technology on a integrated platform,” Jim Pertzborn, VP of telecommunications industry solutions for IBM Systems Group, said in a statement. “This integration can help service providers meet their customers’ evolving requirements for data, voice and video services.”The new blade and software support are key components of IBM’s hardware, software and services framework for service providers. The package also includes IBM’s intrusion prevention technology and Tivoli Security Operations Manager.

Read the full article on InformationWeek.  I first heard about this project about 2 years ago when I was helping develop solutions for the Telecom group at IBM.  It’s taken a lot of work to get this packaged together and I am glad to see it finally hit the streets.  Other sites that have picked this up:

• IBM Press Release: IBM Introduces First Blade Server to Reduce Security Threats, Optimize Network Traffic
• Telephony Online: Cloudshield, IBM put DPI on Blade Center
• TelecomWeb: New IBM Blade First To Offer DPI
• ZDNet UK: IBM tackles security with a blade
• The Register: IBM pitches ‘network security’ blade server, Slimline P2P throttler
• The Inquirer UK: IBM introduces intelligent blade server, Counters security threats
• IT Jungle: IBM Partners with CloudShield for Network Security Blade Server
• eWeek: HP, IBM Unveil Blade Servers Optimized for Virtualization
• TechNewsWorld: IBM Hones New Blade Server to Repel DoS Attacks
• E-Commerce Times(TechNewsWorld) : IBM Hones New Blade Server to Repel DoS Attacks
• SmartBrief: IBM unveils security-enhanced blade server
• Picked up on over 130 sites, including CNN Money, Yahoo! Finance and Investors Business Daily