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IT risk management
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August 24, 2006
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Aug'06
What do tiered storage and ILM have to do with disaster recovery?
That idea ties back into the topics of data growth, data control, data management and recoverability. Once you start categorizing your data based on criticality and recovery priority, it gives you an indication of your data segments. We have our ...
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August 24, 2006
24
Aug'06
How far apart should my production and alternate recovery sites be?
As a good consultant, I would have to use the typical answer; it depends. We have a few things to consider here. First, what kind of disaster are you trying to protect yourself (or your organization) from? Second, what is your geography like?
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August 21, 2006
21
Aug'06
IBM spruces up storage line
IBM floated a raft of announcements across its storage line, but analysts say they are still waiting for the updates stuck in the research phase.
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August 20, 2006
20
Aug'06
AOL data spill leads to dismissals, resignation
AOL has fired two employees and its CTO has left the company after search data from 658,000 customers was accidentally exposed earlier this month.
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August 15, 2006
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Aug'06
Cisco says it can't reproduce PIX flaw
Ever since a researcher at Black Hat outlined a flaw in the PIX firewall, Cisco has been trying to reproduce the security hole. So far, the company has been unsuccessful.
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August 14, 2006
14
Aug'06
EMC sheds light on RSA integration plans
As the dust begins to settle on EMC's $2.1 billion acquisition of RSA Security, the hard work of integration begins. What's EMC strategy here?
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August 14, 2006
14
Aug'06
Mocbot update targets MS06-040 flaw
Security experts raised the red flag Sunday as new malware targets the Windows flaw addressed in the MS06-040 patch. Attackers are using the flaw to expand IRC-controlled botnets.
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August 10, 2006
10
Aug'06
Security Blog Log: Israeli-Hezbollah war spills into cyberspace
This week blogosphere warily watches online attacks inspired by the Mideast conflict and rants over the latest security incidents at AOL and the VA.
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August 10, 2006
10
Aug'06
Vista kernel limits have security vendors on edge
Microsoft's PatchGuard feature will prevent extension of Windows Vista kernel, and antivirus vendors say it'll make it harder for them to produce good security products.
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August 09, 2006
09
Aug'06
Xiotech resurfaces with data compliance focus
Xiotech has been busy acquiring a legal discovery software vendor and building a data compliance practice, but what about storage?
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August 08, 2006
08
Aug'06
Cheat sheet: Access management solutions and their pros and cons
Popular authentication methods such as passwords, biometrics and two-factor are assessed in this chart.
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August 06, 2006
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Aug'06
Security Bytes: CA fixes eTrust Antivirus flaws
Online thieves steal $700,000 from personal accounts, researchers expose e-passport vulnerability; and arrests are made in the VA security breach case.
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August 03, 2006
03
Aug'06
Ajax threats worry researchers
Black Hat: While it makes smooth Web applications like Google Maps possible, the rush to adopt Ajax may fuel haphazard development and a feeding frenzy among hackers.
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August 03, 2006
03
Aug'06
Vendors reject preferential knowledge sharing
While Cisco continues to investigate a potential PIX firewall flaw, it and other vendors say sharing security information quickly and indiscriminately is always the best policy.
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August 03, 2006
03
Aug'06
EMC updates SAN Advisor design tool
EMC's SAN design tool now recognises zones and allows users to customise rules; HP and EMC sign five-year cross-licensing deal.
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August 02, 2006
02
Aug'06
Twelve Microsoft fixes coming on Patch Tuesday
Microsoft Tuesday will release a dozen new security bulletins for its Windows and Office products, likely including fixes for several outstanding PowerPoint flaws.
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August 02, 2006
02
Aug'06
Mobile security begins with policy
Mobile security can no longer be an afterthought. Mobile experts say security starts, but doesn't end, with policy.
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August 02, 2006
02
Aug'06
Possible Cisco zero-day exploit revealed at Black Hat
Details of an alleged flaw related to SIP and PIX appliances, briefly mentioned in a Wednesday Black Hat presentation, are being kept under wraps as Cisco and US-CERT investigate.
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August 02, 2006
02
Aug'06
SRM tools improve storage planning and deployment, page 2
Storage administrators are struggling to identify their storage resources and utilise those resources to their best potential
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August 01, 2006
01
Aug'06
Arun Taneja: Blogs and more
Monthly blogs by Arun Taneja, as well as other material by this storage expert.
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August 01, 2006
01
Aug'06
Security Bytes: Exploits targeting freshly patched Apple flaw
Apple patches nearly two dozen holes in OS X, but not before exploits are unleashed. Plus McAfee fixes a critical flaw and EMC gets the OK to buy RSA.
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August 01, 2006
01
Aug'06
Litchfield: Database security is 'IT's biggest problem'
At Black Hat USA 2006, database security guru David Litchfield unveils 20-plus IBM Informix flaws that attackers could exploit to create malicious files, gain DBA-level privileges and access sensitive data.
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July 31, 2006
31
Jul'06
Security Bytes: ISS warns of new Microsoft Windows flaw
Attackers could exploit the latest Microsoft Windows flaw to crash vulnerable machines and Symantec fixes a Brightmail AntiSpam flaw.
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July 30, 2006
30
Jul'06
EqualLogic updates storage provisioning software
Users have more options when it comes to pooling storage with version 3.0 of EqualLogic's array software, but some are wondering whatever happened to the SAS disks.
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July 26, 2006
26
Jul'06
Mozilla issues critical security updates
New patches to fix 13 software security flaws, eight of which have been deemed critical.
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July 26, 2006
26
Jul'06
DHS puts Zitz in charge of cybersecurity division
American career intelligence officer Robert S. Zitz has taken over day-to-day operations of the US National Cyber Security Division, but his department still has numerous digital defence problems to remedy.
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July 26, 2006
26
Jul'06
Blue Cross bears burden of 'no wireless' policy
Blue Cross of Idaho had a "no wireless" policy on paper but never really enforced it. That is, until a team of auditors said the company had better do something.
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July 25, 2006
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Jul'06
Employee monitoring should be done with care
Employee monitoring is on the rise as firms try to safeguard their sensitive information and increase productivity.
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July 24, 2006
24
Jul'06
Security Bytes: New Microsoft exploits in the wild
The exploits target issues Microsoft patched earlier this month. Meanwhile, flaws are reported in Oracle for OpenView and a Mozilla Firefox keystroke logger is on the loose.
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July 18, 2006
18
Jul'06
Midsized firms reach out to backup service providers
Data growth and ever-tightening compliance rules are among the factors driving some organizations to turn to service providers for help with backups.
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July 14, 2006
14
Jul'06
CSI survey: Data breaches still being swept under the rug
The annual CSI/FBI Computer Crime and Security Survey shows companies are reporting fewer financial losses from data breaches. That doesn't mean the good guys are winning.
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July 14, 2006
14
Jul'06
Answers: Compliance All-in-One Guide quiz
The key compliance questions unveiled
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July 13, 2006
13
Jul'06
Security Bytes: Investigators slam VA over data breach
Meanwhile: Cisco patches a router application flaw, a Washington law firm sues IBM over a server attack; and spammers sucker Web surfers with fake Vladimir Putin death reports.
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July 13, 2006
13
Jul'06
Trojan targets Microsoft PowerPoint flaw
Update: The exploit might be tied to an older flaw in Excel. Attackers who exploit the serious flaw could launch arbitrary code. Microsoft says it is investigating.
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July 11, 2006
11
Jul'06
Critical flaws found in Excel, Flash Player
FrSIRT says holes in Microsoft's spreadsheet program and Adobe's media player could allow attackers to take control of affected machines and initiate malicious commands.
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July 11, 2006
11
Jul'06
Looking ahead to life without passwords
Security pros know that passwords are nothing but trouble. For them, single-sign on, two-factor authentication and federated ID represent the path to stronger authentication.
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July 10, 2006
10
Jul'06
Downtime: Now here's an idea for all of you flag flyers...
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July 10, 2006
10
Jul'06
Security Bytes: Data breach affects 100,000 military personnel
Meanwhile: Phishers use a phone trick to dupe PayPal users; the PCI security standard will get more teeth and a survey illustrates an increase in security breaches
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July 10, 2006
10
Jul'06
Application layer logging quiz answers
The key questions revealed
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July 06, 2006
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Jul'06
Strong authentication for businesses large and small
Product review: Customer service could return calls more quickly when there's a problem. But overall, RSA SecurID Appliance 2.0 delivers robust, scalable protection.
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June 26, 2006
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Jun'06
Dundee to teach ethical hacking BSc
A degree in ethical hacking will be on offer at a Scottish university from the new academic year.
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June 13, 2006
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Jun'06
Fifa ready for cyber attack on World Cup
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June 01, 2006
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Jun'06
FullArmor lives up to its name
PolicyPortal provides an Internet interface to easily configure, monitor and enforce near real-time Active Directory-based policy compliance through client agents.
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June 01, 2006
01
Jun'06
BlueCat appliance offers rock-solid security
Hot Pick: The Adonis 1000 appliance bundles DNS and DHCP into an enterprise-class appliance for the centralized secure operation of network addressing.
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March 28, 2006
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Mar'06
Outsourced way to hire contract staff
IT services company FDM has launched a "straight through" recruitment service to help IT departments in the finance sector recruit contract staff.
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March 07, 2006
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Mar'06
Networks news in brief
Short takes from this week's network news
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February 27, 2006
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Feb'06
Not just a big switch
Fibre Channel directors don't just provide lots of ports, they also offer ways to connect disparate SANs, isolate data and devices within a fabric, and configure throughput for specific applications. We look at how the big three directors match up.
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January 20, 2006
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Jan'06
Tech roundup: WAFS products
A guide to wide-area file services (WAFS), which allow distant users to access files and applications from the datacentre as if they were local.
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December 21, 2005
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Dec'05
Sony struggles to regain trust
The company is trying to mend a reputation bruised over its antipiracy practices. One advocate for online civil liberties explains why redemption is a long way off.
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December 20, 2005
20
Dec'05
Guidance turns investigative tools on itself
The forensics software firm says it was compromised by hackers in November. It's just one in a growing list of companies admitting to recent attacks or lax security.