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• July 24, 2007 24 Jul'07

  New hacking technique exploits common programming error

  Researchers at Watchfire Inc. say they discovered a new technique that exploits a common dangling pointer error.

• July 23, 2007 23 Jul'07

  PCI compliance costs often underestimated, study finds

  Companies are moving forward with PCI DSS projects, but many are underestimating the costs associated with compliance.

• 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 23, 2007 23 Jul'07

  NAC growth sluggish as companies consider network security options

  Companies are taking a wait-and-see approach, hoping the technology's maturity will make it more cost effective.

• 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 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 22, 2007 22 Jul'07

  NAC growth sluggish as companies consider network security options

  Companies are taking a wait-and-see approach, hoping the technology's maturity will make it more cost effective.

• July 19, 2007 19 Jul'07

  Windows Home Server offers low-end NAS

  Microsoft has released the latest version of its Home Server software, available as low-end NAS by HP and Iomega; SunGard acquires Vericenter.

• July 19, 2007 19 Jul'07

  VoIP performance testing fundamentals

  This guide discusses why it is important to run regular VoIP network performance testing and some of the ways it can be done.

• July 19, 2007 19 Jul'07

  Wireless interference can be frustrating (and fun?)

  Since Wi-Fi operates in unlicensed bands, the enterprise wireless spectrum can be shared by other, seemingly innocuous devices like Bluetooth and wireless game controllers. But interference from such devices, or from having too many devices on one ...

• 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 18, 2007 18 Jul'07

  CIOs must be act like venture capatalists, says Gartner

  CIOs need to adopt a venture-capitalist approach to IT if they are to remain relevant in the prevailing climate of economic growth, according to Dave Aron, vice-president and research director for Gartner executive programs.

• 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

  Zero-day auction site complicates security efforts, IT pros say

  WabiSabiLabi, the eBay-like marketplace for zero-day flaws, will make it tougher for companies to ward off attackers, some IT security professionals say.

• July 17, 2007 17 Jul'07

  Unified communications infrastructure threats and defense strategies

  Unified communications systems promise exciting productivity gains for workers and cost savings for businesses, but many often underestimate the security threats facing them. John Burke outlines the threats facing unified communications and how to ...

• 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 17, 2007 17 Jul'07

  Branch offices get security, services boost

  Juniper Networks released a handful of new branch office offerings, including two new services routers, two secure services platforms and two network management appliances.

• July 17, 2007 17 Jul'07

  CDP platform specifications

  Continuous data protection (CDP) products track changes to files and data -- typically in real time -- recording activity and allowing recovery to an extremely granular level. This effectively reduces backup windows and restore points, allowing busy...

• 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 16, 2007 16 Jul'07

  EMC upgrades hardware range, goes green - UPDATE

  EMC has upgraded its five main hardware lines, introduced power-saving technology and hinted at enhancements to its data de-duplication tools.

• July 16, 2007 16 Jul'07

  Sun reveals open appliances

  EMC has upgraded its five main hardware lines, introduced power-saving technology and hinted at enhancements to its data de-duplication tools.

• July 13, 2007 13 Jul'07

  Symantec fixes flaws in AntiVirus, Backup Exec

  Symantec fixed flaws attackers could exploit in AntiVirus Corporate Edition and Backup Exec to launch malicious code, gain elevated user privileges or cause a denial of service.

• 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

  Web security gateways meet rising malware threats

  Web security gateways combine layered defense against the rising tide of Web-based malware with URL filtering and application control.

• 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 10, 2007 10 Jul'07

  Updating a QoS strategy for VoIP traffic

  Learn how to update your QoS strategy for VoIP traffic in this tip from Tom Lancaster.

• 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.