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  • July 23, 2007 23 Jul'07

    LeftHand refreshes iSCSI SAN software

    Version 7.0 of LeftHand's iSCSI SAN software contains dozens of new features, including support for four-way replication and brushed-up thin provisioning.

  • July 23, 2007 23 Jul'07

    Core Security CEO to step down

    Paul Paget, the CEO of penetration testing software vendor Core Security Technologies said he is better-suited for start-ups

  • July 22, 2007 22 Jul'07

    Black Hat Las Vegas 2007: Special news coverage

    SearchSecurity.com covers all the controversy at this year's show with news, features, podcasts, interviews, exploits and more direct from Las Vegas.

  • July 18, 2007 18 Jul'07

    For Boeing, data security, network access still hazy

    Boeing is trying to reshape its network security architecture to better protect sensitive systems from threats without degrading employee productivity.

  • July 17, 2007 17 Jul'07

    CDP platform purchase considerations

    Busy IT organizations are employing continuous data protection (CDP) technologies to guard data on the fly, essentially eliminating the backup window and allowing granular file and system restoration -- sometimes down to the individual disk write ...

  • July 17, 2007 17 Jul'07

    Oracle plans 46 security updates for database, software

    Attackers could tamper with database servers and host operating systems by exploiting flaws across Oracle's product line.

  • July 16, 2007 16 Jul'07

    Oracle's July 2007 CPU has 45 security fixes

    Oracle stuffed 45 security updates into its July 2007 CPU, fixing flaws across its product line attackers could exploit remotely to compromise corporate databases.

  • July 13, 2007 13 Jul'07

    Antispyware legislation gets tepid reviews

    Congress is debating three different bills that would punish spyware pushers, but some IT professionals have their doubts about legislation as a solution to the problem.

  • July 12, 2007 12 Jul'07

    Mobility could hold the key to broader UC adoption

    Unified communications (UC) has been available for several years in various shapes and forms, but adoption within corporations has been slow. Mobile UC is right around the corner and may act as a catalyst for greater UC adoption.

  • July 12, 2007 12 Jul'07

    IBM washes hands of IceCube storage project

    IBM is spinning out its long overdue next-generation storage system, code-named IceCube, and is seeking $15 million in funding to commercialize the product.

  • July 12, 2007 12 Jul'07

    Zero-day auction site highlights ethical debate

    A new auction site plans to cash in on flaw research. Executive Editor Dennis Fisher explores if it's a viable business model and if research should be sold to the highest bidder.

  • July 11, 2007 11 Jul'07

    Mobility could hold the key to broader UC adoption

    Unified communications (UC) and unified messaging are on the verge of launching a mobile platform. Learn more about mobile UC from Yankee Group's Zeus Kerravala.

  • July 11, 2007 11 Jul'07

    Video over IP: What the voice manager needs to know

    Video over IP lets users stream video and videoconference, but when implementing it, voice managers must consider VoIP integration and traffic concerns.

  • July 09, 2007 09 Jul'07

    Microsoft July updates for critical Excel, Windows and .NET flaws

    Of the six security updates Microsoft released Tuesday, experts expressed the most concern about a critical glitch in the .NET Framework that could leave client machines and Web servers open to attack.

  • July 09, 2007 09 Jul'07

    Google buy shakes up email archiving

    Google's acquisition of Postini will boost adoption of Gmail, pushing email archiving players to add support for hosted applications.

  • July 06, 2007 06 Jul'07

    Microsoft preps six security updates for Windows, Office

    Microsoft will release six security updates on Tuesday 10 July to address flaws attackers could exploit to launch malicious code and access sensitive information on victims' machines.

  • July 05, 2007 05 Jul'07

    Zero-day auction site opened by Swiss lab

    Swiss start-up WabiSabiLabi is offering zero-day findings for qualified buyers. The site could fuel new debate over flaw disclosure.

  • July 04, 2007 04 Jul'07

    SOA, Web services security gaining priority at large enterprises

    All enterprises will have to find tools to secure Web services as Web-based languages, such as extensible markup language (XML) will be gradually introduced into system architectures.

  • July 04, 2007 04 Jul'07

    Cisco users upbeat about security direction

    Cisco customers say the vendor's security strategy is headed in the right direction, which is why they believe the networking giant's IronPort integration will be smooth sailing.

  • July 03, 2007 03 Jul'07

    Data storage startups emerge from stealth

    Three new storage firms have come out of stealth mode this June. Analysts predict the next new crop of startups will focus on wireless storage, reporting and alternatives to RAID.

  • July 02, 2007 02 Jul'07

    Are PCI auditors pitching products?

    Auditors shouldn't be pitching remediation services or products to bring a company into compliance with PCI DSS rules, but some merchants are reporting the practice

  • July 01, 2007 01 Jul'07

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  • June 27, 2007 27 Jun'07

    Cisco vows to maintain IronPort tech, talent

    As it completes the purchase of IronPort Systems, Cisco vows to maintain IronPort's talent base and make investments to keep its newly-acquired technology fresh.

  • June 25, 2007 25 Jun'07

    Richard Granger's departure may jeopardise NHS IT programme

    Richard Granger's departure from Connecting for Health may jeopardise the stability and success of the politically driven NHS National Programme for IT.

  • June 25, 2007 25 Jun'07

    PCI Council hears complaints, suggestions for changes

    Companies with the most stringent security technologies endure hurdles to comply with PCI DSS. Some firms are turning to the upcoming Burton Group Catalyst Conference for answers.

  • June 25, 2007 25 Jun'07

    Instant messaging usage increase highlights need for policies

    A Burton Group report suggests that all companies should have an IM usage policy, even if they haven't deployed IM yet

  • June 25, 2007 25 Jun'07

    Green storage gains ground

    HP is just latest vendor to throw its hat into the green storage ring following Pillar Data, HDS and EqualLogic.

  • June 21, 2007 21 Jun'07

    HP users mull blade storage

    HP's "blade everything" strategy is starting to emerge in storage. Users at the HP Technology Forum this week mulled the possibilities for the technology.

  • June 20, 2007 20 Jun'07

    10 Ways to Determine if Video Conferencing Can Up Your Productivity and Reduce Your Costs

    Video conferencing technologies are the most in-demand applications of the information age. Learn how it can help you boost productivity and reduce costs.

  • June 20, 2007 20 Jun'07

    HP to acquire SPI Dynamics for Web security

    HP says it will would bolster Web site assessments and Web application vulnerabilities with its acquisition of Atlanta-based SPI Dynamics Inc.

  • June 19, 2007 19 Jun'07

    Endpoint fears drive PatchLink-SecureWave merger

    Experts say the PatchLink-SecureWave merger makes sense since IT pros want a better way to protect their endpoint devices. But PatchLink's market supremacy is far from assured.

  • June 18, 2007 18 Jun'07

    Will HP do the right thing with SPI Dynamics?

    Analysts say HP can dramatically boost its security with the purchase of SPI Dynamics, but some users worry about SPI's technology wilting under the new ownership.

  • June 17, 2007 17 Jun'07

    Burton Group Catalyst Conference San Francisco 2007

    SearchSecurity.com brings you the latest news, interviews, podcasts and more from the Burton Group Catalyst Conference 2007 in San Francisco.

  • June 17, 2007 17 Jun'07

    VoIP security testing fundamentals

    Testing your VoIP security system against all the threats that exist on the network can be a full time job. This guide documents how a VoIP system can be tested and suggest some of the available tools to use -- with a focus on fuzzing tools and ...

  • June 13, 2007 13 Jun'07

    Microsoft patches Windows Vista, IE 7

    Microsoft fixed 15 flaws in a variety of products Tuesday, including Windows XP, Vista and Internet Explorer 7. Attackers could exploit the most serious flaws for remote code execution.

  • June 10, 2007 10 Jun'07

    Connecting for Health briefing claims much of NHS NPfIT complete

    A confidential Connecting for Health briefing paper for the prime minister has claimed that much of the NHS's £12.4bn National Programme for IT (NPfIT) is complete - although an integrated national care record system has yet to materialise, and ...

  • June 08, 2007 08 Jun'07

    Microsoft to patch Windows Vista, IE 7, Office

    In a redesigned advance bulletin for Patch Tuesday, Microsoft said it will fix flaws in Windows Vista, IE 7, Office and other programs. Four updates will address critical problems.

  • June 08, 2007 08 Jun'07

    Serious flaws put Yahoo Messenger users in peril

    Attackers could exploit two serious flaws in Yahoo Messenger to run malicious code on targeted machines, vulnerability trackers warned Wednesday.

  • June 08, 2007 08 Jun'07

    VoIP market evolves in 2007

    VoIP will see market changes this year as IP PBX sales increase and market leaders shift their focus.

  • June 07, 2007 07 Jun'07

    VoIP performance testing fundamentals

    VoIP network performance testing can mean the difference between a VoIP system working at a high level QoS and a weak system that runs so poorly customers could take their business elsewhere. This guide discusses why it is important to run regular ...