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• January 31, 2007 31 Jan'07

  Unified communications to fuel PBX growth

  Unified communications will help push the PBX market to $7.5 billion over the next four years, according to recent research by the Dell'Oro Group.

• January 30, 2007 30 Jan'07

  Symantec exploitation video hits YouTube

  Symantec posted a clip on the popular video-sharing site showing researchers using a newly discovered flaw in Microsoft Word to drop an executable on a vulnerable machine.

• January 30, 2007 30 Jan'07

  Windows Vista voice command tricked

  An attacker found a way to play audio commands at a user's machine tricking the voice command capability in Vista into running arbitrary code.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• January 29, 2007 29 Jan'07

  Hybrid drives hit NAS boxes

  DNF will be making hybrid drives available in all of its storage products, but it doesn't recommend them for IP SANs.

• January 29, 2007 29 Jan'07

  Managed VoIP -- 10 tips for a smooth migration

  Migrating to managed VoIP doesn't have to be a headache. Here, Verizon Business offers 10 top tips to ensure you get what you need.

• 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.

• January 29, 2007 29 Jan'07

  VoIP call features give users more bang for their buck

  2006 saw an increase in the popularity of VoIP and encouraged many competing service providers to offer features such as voicemail and Caller ID as standard in their best-selling service plans.

• 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.

• January 29, 2007 29 Jan'07

  Managed VoIP -- 10 tips for a smooth migration

  Migrating to managed VoIP doesn't have to be a headache. Here, Verizon Business offers 10 top tips to ensure you get what you need.

• 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.

• 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.

• January 28, 2007 28 Jan'07

  Brocade unveils McData integration roadmap

  McData's directors and FICON routers will remain separate product lines for now; McData's SAN management software will replace Brocade's Fabric Manager.

• January 27, 2007 27 Jan'07

  Network visualization, automation: At odds?

  Visualization is a powerful tool. But in the context of network management, the prevalence of graphs may indicate that your network management system (NMS) is not ready to meet the requirements of autonomic network performance. Why so? Loki ...

• 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."

• 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."

• 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.

• 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"

• January 25, 2007 25 Jan'07

  Network-based attacks

  The second tip in our series, "How to assess and mitigate information security threats."

• January 25, 2007 25 Jan'07

  Threats to physical security

  Tip No. 6 in our series, "How to assess and mitigate information security threats."

• 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."

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• January 24, 2007 24 Jan'07

  iSCSI SANs grow in midmarket, enterprise

  Because transporting "SCSI over IP" leverages ubiquitous Ethernet networks, that translates to lower cost, easier maintenance and simpler management, which makes SAN deployment more attractive for SMEs.

• 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.

• 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.

• January 24, 2007 24 Jan'07

  Microsoft, Nortel introduce new unified communications apps

  Microsoft and Nortel's Innovative Communications Alliance takes unified communications to the next level with its latest combined applications.

• January 24, 2007 24 Jan'07

  RSVP ready to manage VoIP, video traffic

  Though its 10 year past was riddled with failures, RSVP is fast returning as one of the best tools for managing QoS for VoIP and video.

• 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.

• January 23, 2007 23 Jan'07

  Veracode launches on-demand code analysis service

  New start up Veracode gives customers the ability to analyse the application binary, and not simply the source code.

• 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.

• January 22, 2007 22 Jan'07

  MP slams slow payment of tax credit IT compensation

  The biggest compensation deal agreed between the government and a computer supplier - over tax credit IT problems - will, at the present rate of payment, take US company EDS more than 100 years to pay off in full.

• January 22, 2007 22 Jan'07

  EMC and Ibrix elbow out Panasas at Disney Studios

  Disney needed a storage overhaul fast after merging with Pixar and making major changes to its upcoming new movie.

• 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.

• January 18, 2007 18 Jan'07

  Can Caller ID on VoIP calls be customized?

  Can I create the CID, name, area code and phone number that will display when I place a call via VoIP? Who do you like for VoIP service?

• January 18, 2007 18 Jan'07

  What considerations do I need to make when setting up a VoIP system to our remote office?

  What considerations do I need to make when setting up a VoIP system to our remote office?

• January 18, 2007 18 Jan'07

  How can click-to-dial (click-to-call) be enabled at remote offices?

  We've just installed Mitel 3300's across three sites and are looking to complete click-to-dial (click-to-call) for users utilizing Outlook 2003. The calls will then be pushed out via a 5340 handset. We can achieve this locally from our main site, ...

• January 18, 2007 18 Jan'07

  WAN/WAFS platform specifications

  Product snapshots highlighting key specifications for a cross section of WAFS and WAN optimisation products intended for small, medium, and large organisations.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• January 17, 2007 17 Jan'07

  Reasons why enterprise networking and security roles must stay separate

  Enterprise network managers are responsible for configuring and managing network devices, but should they be accountable for tasks that are typically handled by the information security team? Contributor Shon Harris examines why networking and ...

• January 17, 2007 17 Jan'07

  VoIP security testing fundamentals

  VoIP security testing fundamentals are discussed in this guide -- how to test a VoIP system, what tools to use, how to use fuzzing to test VoIP security.

• 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.

• January 16, 2007 16 Jan'07

  Routing: Five common, easily avoided errors

  Router configuration errors don''t have to take down your network. Learn five common routing mistakes -- and how to avoid them -- in this tip.

• January 16, 2007 16 Jan'07

  Network security threats and answers, by industry

  Michael Gregg offers network pros in various industries security advice and step-by-step solutions to help lock down the network.