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February 10, 2007
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Feb'07
Cisco VoIP managment guide: Required management tasks
Comprehensive VoIP management includes the basic network management tasks, but also includes monitoring services such as dial tone delivery, call success rates, telephony delays and impairments, as well as call quality. VoIP telephony management is ...
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February 08, 2007
08
Feb'07
Roundup: Vista security, breakability touted at RSA Conference
At RSA Conference 2007, Microsoft extolled the security virtues of its new operating system, but others weren't afraid to demonstrate how Vista security is lacking.
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February 08, 2007
08
Feb'07
New storage IPOs report losses
Of the 2006 "graduating class" of storage IPOs, two reported losses this week in their first quarter as public companies.
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February 07, 2007
07
Feb'07
Briefs: Vulnerabilities found in Trend Micro, Firefox browser
This week, Trend Micro released a fix for a flaw in its antivirus engine, while no fixes are available for two newly discovered Mozilla Firefox browser flaws.
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February 07, 2007
07
Feb'07
EMC plans array-based encryption via PowerPath
EMC's next security move will be array-based encryption through PowerPath by 2008, according to internal documents obtained by SearchStorage.
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February 07, 2007
07
Feb'07
OSI: Securing the stack, Layer 2 -- Understanding the role of ARP
Part two of our series on securing the OSI stack looks at the perils of Address Resolution Protocol.
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February 05, 2007
05
Feb'07
CA backup bug exploitable on Vista
In what appears to be the first exploit for a third-party app running on Vista, a previously patched buffer overflow vulnerability in CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup has been exploited. One security firm says ISVs aren't taking advantage of Vista's ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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February 05, 2007
05
Feb'07
VoIP security, unified communications need questioned
VoIP security issues and questions about the business need for unified communications have stalled adoption of both technologies, according to CompTIA's recent survey.
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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.
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February 05, 2007
05
Feb'07
RSA Conference 2007: Product announcements
RSA Conference 2007: Product announcements
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February 04, 2007
04
Feb'07
RSA Conference 2007: Special news coverage
Check out news, interviews, product announcements, podcasts and more live from the RSA Conference 2007 in San Francisco.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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January 29, 2007
29
Jan'07
Entrust to sell cheaper hardware tokens
Security vendor Entrust Inc. will enter the hardware token market selling a $5 one-time password device. Experts say the move could reduce prices across the industry.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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January 25, 2007
25
Jan'07
Attacks targeted to specific applications
The fourth tip in our series, "How to assess and mitigate information security threats."
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January 25, 2007
25
Jan'07
How to assess and mitigate information security threats
Learn how to assess and mitigate information security threats, like rootkits, worms and Trojans in the tip series created in collaboration with Realtimepublishers and Dan Sullivan, author of The Shortcut Guide to Protecting Business Internet Usage.
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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"
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January 25, 2007
25
Jan'07
Network-based attacks
The second tip in our series, "How to assess and mitigate information security threats."
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January 25, 2007
25
Jan'07
Threats to physical security
Tip No. 6 in our series, "How to assess and mitigate information security threats."
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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January 18, 2007
18
Jan'07
ID theft victim to TJX customers: Mind your data
Customers should guard their own data, says one ID theft victim. Meanwhile, some in the banking industry say TJX may have stored more data than necessary.
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January 17, 2007
17
Jan'07
Data breach at TJX could affect millions
Retailer TJX Companies said a hacker gained access to its systems exposing the credit card data of millions of customers.
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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
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January 17, 2007
17
Jan'07
Did TJX take the right steps after data breach?
Security experts are mixed on whether TJX acted properly following a massive data breach last month. One expert says potential victims should have been notified sooner.
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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.