Cisco launches iPhone security app

Cisco is offering a free iPhone app that will allow people to get customized alerts on new security threats and other information for safe Web browsing.

The app, which will be available on Friday in the Apple iTunes store, provides information about new malware signatures, bulletins for how to mitigate against threats, ways to see if particular Web sites are compromised, as well as links to podcasts and videos.

The Cisco SIO To Go iPhone app gets its information from the company's Security Intelligence Operations (SIO) system which gathers information in real time from 700,000 sensors located at customer sites, ISPs, and other sites around the world. The data from the disparate sources allows Cisco engineers to do threat correlation to detect Internet attacks and spam campaigns.

The app is designed for professionals and security geeks, not the average consumer, said Michael Weir, Cisco security marketing director.

"I can make it applicable to my needs and the security needs of my [enterprise] network," he said.

The Cisco SIO To Go iPhone app offers information about the safety of particular Web sites.

(Credit: Cisco)

[weegg]

Cool

[Martel_Cnet]

This app only works on the Iphone not Ipod Touch!!!! <br />Says it requires a microphone?!?!

[cvaldes1831]

It works fine on the iPod touch (Late 2009) that is currently shipping; it did not require me to plug in my microphone-equipped earphones.<br /><br />Perhaps it is not compatible with earlier iPod touch models although based on the app's functionality, one would think that to be a curious omission.

[WelshMullet]

Why would Apple approve this app?<br />I thought there were no viruses on Apple products?

[VoiceOfLogic]

Did you know that teachers in schools actually tell their students this BS? I mean word for word "buy Apple because they cant get a virus like the PC does". I dont know how some people get and maintain their jobs. I own Apple products (iPhone and iMac) and I love them, dont get me wrong, but to spread blatant lies is just downright wrong. But then again, 99% of the advertisements that we are bombarded with are pure lies too...

[thejoemisster]

Ironic that Cisco makes an app for the same company that stole thier 'iphone' trademark.

[Tanay2035]

This is a good app that but it must be made available for the general consumers as well. The 2nd last line of the post says "The app is designed for professionals and security geeks, not the average consumer, said Michael Weir, Cisco security marketing director " as such.Discover a few more interesting Iphone apps at http://howtomakemoneywithiphone.blogspot.com/2009/10/new-apps-for-your-iphone.html

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