Security industry takes on cybercrime at conference

Iria · Feb 14, 2006, 05:44 AM

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Major security vendors will likely focus on broader protections for consumers and businesses at a major industry conference this week as computer hackers increasingly look for financial gain rather than online fame, analysts say.

The RSA Conference begins on Tuesday with a speech by Microsoft Corp. Chairman Bill Gates, who some analysts expect, will talk about his company's plans for pushing into the security market aimed at large companies.

His presentation will come just one week after the world's biggest software maker announced plans to launch its new Windows OneCare Live computer security service in June aimed at the fast-growing consumer market led by Symantec Corp.
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Feb 14, 2006, 05:44 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Security industry takes on cybercrime at conference SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Major security vendors will likely focus on broader protections for consumers and businesses at a major industry conference this week as computer hackers increasingly look for financial gain rather than online fame, analysts say. The RSA Conference begins on Tuesday with a speech by Microsoft Corp. Chairman Bill Gates, who some analysts expect, will talk about his company's plans for pushing into the security market aimed at large companies. His presentation will come just one week after the world's biggest software maker announced plans to launch its new Windows OneCare Live computer security service in June aimed at the fast-growing consumer market led by Symantec Corp. __________ Read More / Source: Reuters