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February 05, 2007 05 Feb'07
Acopia hypes heterogeneous snapshot

The file virtualisation startup is blustering about a demonstration of heterogeneous snapshot technology, but is being coy about releasing a product.
February 05, 2007 05 Feb'07
Symantec chief: Consumer confidence in data protection is key to online growth

In his keynote at RSA Conference 2007, Symantec CEO John W. Thompson said Big Yellow is ready for the shifting dynamics in the information security market, and implied that Microsoft's growing presence in security is a conflict of interest for its ...
February 05, 2007 05 Feb'07
Rootkit dangers at an 'all-time high'

Industry experts at RSA Conference 2007 say not only have rootkits become the weapon of choice for malicious hackers, but they've also emerged as useful tools for legitimate businesses trying to exert control over users.
February 05, 2007 05 Feb'07
Coviello: In 3 years, no more stand-alone security

RSA President Art Coviello says today's patchwork of monolithic security devices will disappear in the next three years as security is integrated into the larger IT infrastructure.

February 05, 2007 05 Feb'07
Gates touts secure access anywhere

Microsoft's chairman tells RSA Conference 2007 attendees that a combination of authentication and access management strategies is what it takes to protect corporate data, but information security pros are willing to wait for the proof.
February 05, 2007 05 Feb'07
Does it cost extra for unified storage?

For a lot of NAS-based systems -- even Windows Storage Server (WSS) with an iSCSI target unified storage capability is probably...
February 04, 2007 04 Feb'07
Vista exploitable, researcher says

Marc Maiffret, CTO and chief hacking officer of eEye Digital Security, said he has found a way to elevate system privileges by exploiting a flaw in Windows Vista.
February 04, 2007 04 Feb'07
CISOs mastering 'softer' skills

Why CISOs can no longer rely on technology skills alone and what businesses are looking for when recruiting their next information security leader.
February 04, 2007 04 Feb'07
Email security buying decisions

Email security can be a daunting task for SMBs -- how do you go about finding the right product? This tip delves into three approaches to email security and the products available.
February 04, 2007 04 Feb'07
Dozens of Web sites spread malicious Trojan

Update: The same malicious JavaScript keylogger that compromised the Dolphin Stadium Web site last week was found over the weekend on dozens of other high-profile Web sites.

February 04, 2007 04 Feb'07
New zero-day attack targets Microsoft Excel

Microsoft says maliciously crafted Excel files may permit the execution of arbitrary code. Other Microsoft Office applications may be at risk.
February 04, 2007 04 Feb'07
HDS to acquire Archivas for up to $120M

HDS will acquire archiving software partner, Archivas for close to $120 million stepping up its effort to compete with EMC in this market.
February 04, 2007 04 Feb'07
HP fills in gaps with product updates

HP announced updates to several of its products, but analysts are wondering what its ultimate strategy will be for storage virtualisation.
February 04, 2007 04 Feb'07
Intrusion detection systems are alive and kicking

IPS hasn't overtaken intrusion detection systems just yet. Senior News Writer Bill Brenner reveals what customers want when they're shopping for IDS products.
January 30, 2007 30 Jan'07
Symantec exploitation video hits YouTube

Symantec posted a clip on the popular video-sharing site showing researchers using a newly discovered flaw in Microsoft Word to drop an executable on a vulnerable machine.
January 30, 2007 30 Jan'07
Windows Vista voice command tricked

An attacker found a way to play audio commands at a user's machine tricking the voice command capability in Vista into running arbitrary code.
January 30, 2007 30 Jan'07
Microsoft disputes Word zero-day report

Symantec is warning of a new zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Word. But Microsoft doesn't believe the flaw is new.
January 30, 2007 30 Jan'07
Lawyers discuss e-discovery gotchas

During panel sessions at Legal Tech, lawyers provided their insights into the e-discovery process, retention policies and helping judges get up to speed.
January 30, 2007 30 Jan'07
Symantec unveils 'universal ID system'

Symantec said the goal is to create a universally accepted identity system across all Web sites -- from online financial institutions to retailers -- for millions of consumers.
January 30, 2007 30 Jan'07
Using IAM tools to improve compliance

Provisioning and password management tools can ease complexity, reduce help desk calls and save money. But they also have an added benefit: they can help with your compliance woes.
January 29, 2007 29 Jan'07
Hybrid drives hit NAS boxes

DNF will be making hybrid drives available in all of its storage products, but it doesn't recommend them for IP SANs.
January 29, 2007 29 Jan'07
Managed VoIP -- 10 tips for a smooth migration

Migrating to managed VoIP doesn't have to be a headache. Here, Verizon Business offers 10 top tips to ensure you get what you need.
January 29, 2007 29 Jan'07
TJX faces lawsuit over data breach

A class action lawsuit against TJX accuses the retailer of negligence for not doing enough to secure customer data and for keeping quiet about the breach for a month.
January 28, 2007 28 Jan'07
IBM improves data recovery process for TSM users

Tivoli Storage Manager 5.4, released this week, establishes a disk cache for most recently backed-up files, improving the slow restore times associated with the product.
January 28, 2007 28 Jan'07
IBM to acquire Softek, looks to pump up services biz

IBM says it intends to use Softek's Transparent Data Migration Facility within its Global Services business.
January 28, 2007 28 Jan'07
Brocade unveils McData integration roadmap

McData's directors and FICON routers will remain separate product lines for now; McData's SAN management software will replace Brocade's Fabric Manager.
January 25, 2007 25 Jan'07
Balancing the cost and benefits of countermeasures

The final tip in our series, "How to assess and mitigate information security threats."
January 25, 2007 25 Jan'07
Malware: The ever-evolving threat

The first tip in our series, "How to assess and mitigate information security threats"
January 25, 2007 25 Jan'07
Network-based attacks

The second tip in our series, "How to assess and mitigate information security threats."
January 25, 2007 25 Jan'07
Information theft and cryptographic attacks

The third tip in our series, "How to assess and mitigate information security threats."
January 25, 2007 25 Jan'07
IBM tool makes online purchases anonymous

A new tool makes online purchases anonymous by using artificial identity information. Experts say enterprises need to adopt the technology before it can become a viable option.
January 25, 2007 25 Jan'07
Symantec makes major update to Enterprise Vault

Symantec adds automated data classification and integration with security products in Version 7.0 of its Enterprise Vault archiving tool; EMC reports record earnings for the fourth quarter.
January 25, 2007 25 Jan'07
Apple fixes Mac Wi-Fi flaw

The Mac OS X Wi-Fi flaw Apple fixed on 24 Jan was first disclosed as part of the Month of Kernel Bugs in November. Attackers could exploit it to crash the targeted system.
January 24, 2007 24 Jan'07
iSCSI SANs grow in midmarket, enterprise

Because transporting "SCSI over IP" leverages ubiquitous Ethernet networks, that translates to lower cost, easier maintenance and simpler management, which makes SAN deployment more attractive for SMEs.
January 24, 2007 24 Jan'07
Microsoft investigates new Word zero-day

An unpatched memory-corruption flaw in Microsoft Word is the target of "limited" attacks in the wild, Microsoft confirmed Thursday.
January 24, 2007 24 Jan'07
TJX data breach info used to make fraudulent purchases

Fraudulent purchases have been reported globally, according to a trade association that represents more than 200 banks in Massachusetts.
January 23, 2007 23 Jan'07
Cisco fixes IOS flaws

Attackers could exploit three Cisco IOS flaws to cause a denial of service or launch malicious code. The networking giant has released fixes.
January 23, 2007 23 Jan'07
Veracode launches on-demand code analysis service

New start up Veracode gives customers the ability to analyse the application binary, and not simply the source code.
January 23, 2007 23 Jan'07
McAfee: Malware all about ID theft

The use of keylogger technology is surging and there's been a 100-fold rise in phishing attacks, according to a new report from McAfee.
January 17, 2007 17 Jan'07
Companies take IM threats seriously

Wesabe is a brand new money management community. It takes threats to IM as seriously as those targeting email and web applications
January 16, 2007 16 Jan'07
Fortify Software to acquire Secure Software

The acquisition of Secure Software will allow Fortify to expand into the requirements and design phases of the software development lifecycle, the company said.
January 15, 2007 15 Jan'07
Core Security offers powerful testing tool

We highly recommend Core Impact 6.0 to security engineers to verify the vulnerability of their networks.
January 15, 2007 15 Jan'07
Apere's IMAG 500 a tough sell

Product review: Apere says many of the issues we encountered are addressed in its next release, but mid-enterprise businesses may not have the tolerance for this product.
January 11, 2007 11 Jan'07
Oracle emulates Microsoft with advance patch notice

Oracle will patch 52 security flaws across its product line Tuesday, according to its inaugural CPU advance notification bulletin.
January 10, 2007 10 Jan'07
Sophos acquires Endforce to add NAC

Antivirus vendor Sophos is rounding out its email Web and desktop security software with Endforce's network access control (NAC) software.
January 09, 2007 09 Jan'07
Remote flaw in Vista could earn finder $8,000

VeriSign Inc.'s iDefense Labs is offering an $8,000 bounty to any researcher who finds a remotely exploitable flaw in Windows Vista.
January 09, 2007 09 Jan'07
Network configuration management key to VoIP success

While companies spend millions on upgrading infrastructure for VoIP, little attention is given to solving the largest source of downtime – configuration-related outages due to human error.
January 08, 2007 08 Jan'07
How far apart can SAN locations be?

Storage locations can potentially be very far apart, separated by thousands of miles, even around the globe. The real consideration in selecting distance is that of latency...
January 08, 2007 08 Jan'07
What has been the impact of storage virtualization on SAN deployments?

I really have not seen storage virtualization driving storage area network (SAN) deployment...
January 08, 2007 08 Jan'07
Critical fixes for Excel, Outlook and Windows

Microsoft starts the year with security updates for Excel, Outlook and Windows. Three of the fixes are rated critical.