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July 10, 2007 10 Jul'07
Cisco networking certification targets entry level

Cisco networking certifications are targeting a new entry-level set with the CCENT certification. Cisco is also adding new elements to its CCNA offering.
July 10, 2007 10 Jul'07
United in threat management part three: how scared are you?

Wrapping up his look at unified threat management, Ian Yates wonders if the technique will help you sleep better at night.
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
Data breaches, compliance drive intellectual property protection

Recent high profile data breaches and compliance pressures are forcing companies to spend more on technology to protect intellectual property, according to a new study.
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 09, 2007 09 Jul'07
Unified messaging system updates company's voicemail

Installing a new unified messaging system helped one company in its daily struggles with an outdated voicemail system.
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
Security Metrics: Replacing Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt

In this chapter excerpt from "Security Metrics: Replacing Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt," author Andrew Jaquith reveals ways to present security data in a clean and elegant manner.

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
Networking certifications: How to pass your CCNA exam

Learn how to pass your Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam in this pointed advice on Cisco certifications.
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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July 01, 2007 01 Jul'07
VoIP measurement boosts customer service efficiency

iSelect Technology Manager Jason Egbers says the company's new VoIP measurement tools have helped it improve contact center operations.
June 29, 2007 29 Jun'07
CIOs get solutions to meet governance regulations

CIOs facing a rising bills to meet governance, risk and compliance regulations may be able to control their costs better if they turn to new purpose-built software.
June 29, 2007 29 Jun'07
Software to help CIOs meet governance regulations

CIOs facing a rising bills to meet governance, risk and compliance regulations may be able to control their costs better if they turn to new purpose-built software.
June 29, 2007 29 Jun'07
Vendors admit more cooperation needed on security

Security leaders from large software vendors pledge to cooperate on embedding more security into their products.
June 28, 2007 28 Jun'07
SIP fundamentals

Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) will allow true interoperability, eventually enabling every IP-based device and application to communicate seamlessly with one another. This guide discusses some of the basics of SIP, including vulnerabilities, ...
June 28, 2007 28 Jun'07
Network security: Overlay versus perimeter security model debated at Catalyst

Traditional network perimeter security -- firewalls, and even network access control -- may soon be pushed out in favour of using VPNs for network security, which could ease the security burden for networking staff, according to Dave Passmore. The ...
June 28, 2007 28 Jun'07
Temp agency moves hundreds of terabytes to iSCSI SAN

Adecco replaces 120 TB of Fibre Channel storage with an iSCSI SAN from LeftHand, including storage for large production databases; Exanet adds search; NetApp unleashes Topio.
June 27, 2007 27 Jun'07
Instant messaging usage increase highlights need for policies

Instant messaging is a valuable business tool for some enterprises. For others, it's a security risk. Either way, a recent Burton Group report suggests that all companies should have an IM usage policy, even if they haven't deployed IM yet.
June 27, 2007 27 Jun'07
Iron Mountain buys Accutrac for records management

Continuing its effort to reinvent itself as an online backup and records management company, Iron Mountain announces its second acquisition in this market in as many months.
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
DHS suffered more than 800 cyber attacks in two years

Senior officials at the US Department of Homeland Security have acknowledged hundreds of security lapses but say improvements have been made.
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 25, 2007 25 Jun'07
Meet Mr. Asterisk

Adam Turner meets the creator of the Asterisk open source IP PBX and explores the future of the software, which is making major enterprise inroads.
June 24, 2007 24 Jun'07
Gigabit Ethernet and 10 Gigabit Ethernet: Technology overview

This overview of Gigabit Ethernet and 10G lays the foundation for understanding Gigabit Ethernet technology and the advantages it brings to your network.
June 24, 2007 24 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 ...
June 24, 2007 24 Jun'07
First in, best dressed?

Telephony company Link Communications Group bought storage from EqualLogic before the vendor had opened its doors in Australia. The company's Vice-President of Global Engineering explains why the organisation took this risky-looking move.
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
Securing the enterprise VoIP perimeter

How to make VoIP work without sacrificing firewalls or network perimeter security.
June 19, 2007 19 Jun'07
Securing the enterprise VoIP perimeter

How to make VoIP work without sacrificing firewalls or network perimeter security.
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 18, 2007 18 Jun'07
Training budgets proving hard to justify without business metrics

Surveys show most companies are still complacent about green computing. But ActewAGL CIO Carsten Larsen is one of a growing number of CIOs taking up the call to make sustainable ICT a bigger priority.
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 14, 2007 14 Jun'07
AIIA outlines federal election wish list

The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) has released its policy expectations for political parties in the upcoming 2007 federal election.
June 14, 2007 14 Jun'07
AIIA outlines federal election wish list

The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) has released its policy expectations for political parties in the upcoming 2007 federal election.
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 12, 2007 12 Jun'07
VoIP call quality and reporting software improves QoS

Technology developed to power IPTV networks is also helping improve VoIP quality of service.
June 12, 2007 12 Jun'07
LUN management at the heart of SAN configuration

Disk drives are the foundation of modern data storage, but operating systems cannot use physical storage directly. The physical drive must be translated into a logical space that an operating system sees as a linear address space comprised of ...
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 ...