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January 14, 2007 14 Jan'07
EMC, NetApp execs debate future of iSCSI

A discussion between an EMC and NetApp executive, via their blogs, has users and analysts debating: Will the "Year of iSCSI" ever really happen?
January 14, 2007 14 Jan'07
Storage management software finalists

Find out who was selected as finalists in the storage management software category for our storage products of the year
January 11, 2007 11 Jan'07
Oracle emulates Microsoft with advance patch notice

Oracle will patch 52 security flaws across its product line Tuesday, according to its inaugural CPU advance notification bulletin.
January 11, 2007 11 Jan'07
Network security -- Taking the layered approach

Network security is tricky business. In his new book Hack the Stack, author and security expert Michael Gregg outlines how to secure the network using the OSI model.
January 10, 2007 10 Jan'07
Out-of-cycle Microsoft patch likely, experts say

Patch specialists and IT administrators were surprised Microsoft didn't fix much-publicised Word zero-day flaws Tuesday. But they don't fault the company for holding back.
January 10, 2007 10 Jan'07
Sophos acquires Endforce to add NAC

Antivirus vendor Sophos is rounding out its email Web and desktop security software with Endforce's network access control (NAC) software.
January 10, 2007 10 Jan'07
Colonial Williamsburg virtualizes with Acopia

The living history museum is designed to show customers the 18th century, but behind the scenes, the business is implementing tiered storage using 21st-century file virtualization.
January 10, 2007 10 Jan'07
Critical Apple flaw discovered in Mac OS X

Attackers can exploit the flaw remotely to compromise a user's system via the Safari Web browser.

January 09, 2007 09 Jan'07
More users increase risk for Volkswagen AG

With 1.5 million users on the network, Volkswagen AG depends more than ever on strong ID and access management to safeguard intellectual property, according to its CISO.
January 09, 2007 09 Jan'07
Remote flaw in Vista could earn finder $8,000

VeriSign Inc.'s iDefense Labs is offering an $8,000 bounty to any researcher who finds a remotely exploitable flaw in Windows Vista.
January 09, 2007 09 Jan'07
Network configuration management key to VoIP success

While companies spend millions on upgrading infrastructure for VoIP, little attention is given to solving the largest source of downtime – configuration-related outages due to human error.
January 09, 2007 09 Jan'07
Network configuration management key to VoIP success

While companies spend millions on upgrading infrastructure for VoIP, little attention is given to solving the largest source of downtime â€“ configuration-related outages due to human error. A well-defined change management process built around a ...
January 09, 2007 09 Jan'07
EMC restructures SMB storage division

EMC's Insignia group, originally a separate business unit, has seen layoffs and a restructuring, but EMC says it has no plans to discontinue its SMB products.
January 08, 2007 08 Jan'07
Is an SMB environment too small for a SAN?

Almost any size business can benefit from some type of SAN -- or "network storage"; whether it's NAS, iSCSI-based IP storage or FC storage...

January 08, 2007 08 Jan'07
What is the difference between virtualization switches and virtual SANs?

The word "virtualization" is thrown around so much that it's hard to always know what it means...
January 08, 2007 08 Jan'07
What is the difference between InfiniBand, SAS and iSCSI and where does each technology fit?

InfiniBand is an interface; just like Fibre Channel (FC) or Ethernet. As an interface, InfiniBand carries different protocols...
January 08, 2007 08 Jan'07
How far apart can SAN locations be?

Storage locations can potentially be very far apart, separated by thousands of miles, even around the globe. The real consideration in selecting distance is that of latency...
January 08, 2007 08 Jan'07
What is the difference between SAN routing, channel extension and virtualization?

Some folks see SAN routing as just segmentation; some see it as protocol conversion; some see it as distance enablement. SAN routing really embraces all those...
January 08, 2007 08 Jan'07
What has been the impact of storage virtualization on SAN deployments?

I really have not seen storage virtualization driving storage area network (SAN) deployment...
January 08, 2007 08 Jan'07
Critical fixes for Excel, Outlook and Windows

Microsoft starts the year with security updates for Excel, Outlook and Windows. Three of the fixes are rated critical.
January 08, 2007 08 Jan'07
Convergence, interoperability key in disaster planning

Convergence and interoperability are major factors in ensuring communications continuity in a disaster.
January 08, 2007 08 Jan'07
Attackers hide malicious code using new method

Attackers have designed a new way to thwart virus signatures from antivirus vendors, says a new report.
January 08, 2007 08 Jan'07
How are switches changing the way SANs are designed and managed?

There is more granularity in the device options today, allowing for more versatile device configuration...
January 08, 2007 08 Jan'07
What guidelines should our listeners use for oversubscribing or under subscribing?

Oversubscription has long been a contentious topic...
January 08, 2007 08 Jan'07
When should I use a SAN vs. NAS or iSCSI?

It's often a matter of block vs. file...
January 08, 2007 08 Jan'07
Storage area network FAQ audiocast

Don't have time to dig into the FAQ text now? Download the storage area network audiocast in MP3 format and listen in the car, at the gym -- wherever you want.
January 08, 2007 08 Jan'07
How does IP storage differ from iSCSI, NAS and Fibre Channel?

Generically, IP storage involves any storage functionality that is leveraging TCP/IP as a network transport...
January 08, 2007 08 Jan'07
What are some best practices when it comes to designing a SAN?

First, design for growth. Next, design for maintenance, which may include...
January 08, 2007 08 Jan'07
What's the difference between SONET/SDH, DWDM and OCx -- Why not just use TCP?

We live in a virtual world where most of us have network access in our homes -- the Internet -- which is a virtual network...
January 07, 2007 07 Jan'07
Brocade buys Silverback for 10 GigE acceleration chips

Adding another string to its bow, Brocade scoops up IP chip acceleration supplier Silverback Systems for an undisclosed sum.
January 07, 2007 07 Jan'07
Bug Briefs: OpenOffice vulnerable to attack

Other flaws were reported in Apple QuickTime, Mac OS X, Adobe Flash Player, VideoLAN VLC, the Opera Web browser, and Cisco Access Control Server.
January 07, 2007 07 Jan'07
Microsoft nixes four patch bulletins

Eight security updates were originally scheduled for Patch Tuesday , but Microsoft has decided to hold back on half of them.
January 07, 2007 07 Jan'07
NAC implementation slows as networking budgets grow

Network Access Control (NAC) implementations will decrease, despite growth in networking budgets.
January 04, 2007 04 Jan'07
Adobe Reader users urged to upgrade

Adobe Reader 8 fixes serious flaws attackers could exploit for cross-site scripting and other attacks.
January 03, 2007 03 Jan'07
Cisco bolsters security with IronPort buy

Cisco Systems agreed Thursday to buy Internet gateway security vendor IronPort Systems Inc. for $830 million.
January 03, 2007 03 Jan'07
Cisco software vulnerable to attack

Cisco's Clean Access software and Clean Access Manager are at risk to attack. A malicious user can access a database snapshot and download it without authentication.
January 03, 2007 03 Jan'07
Asterisk releases new software appliance

Asterisk, the open source PBX, yesterday released a new software appliance that it says can be implemented in 30 minutes or less.
January 03, 2007 03 Jan'07
Information security market 2006 year in review

In part two of our two-part special edition of Security Wire Weekly, site editor Eric Parizo reveals his picks for top information security interviews of 2006. Audio clips in this program include Andrew Braunberg of Current Analysis; Johannes ...
January 02, 2007 02 Jan'07
Security pros grumble over spam increase

Spim and spam from unexpected sources is challenging enterprises in 2007. Some enterprises are taking action.
January 02, 2007 02 Jan'07
Storage Outlook '07: In search of better data management

Brian Peterson, storage architect for a Midwest-based Fortune 100 company, says better data management and business processes will be the main goal in 2007.
December 26, 2006 26 Dec'06
Looking back at information security in 2006

In this special edition of Security Wire Weekly, senior news writer Bill Brenner reviews his top interviews of 2006.
December 25, 2006 25 Dec'06
Top 10 storage stories of 2006

SAN and NAS converged and shook up the industry, iSCSI went mission-critical, users conquered tiered storage and more.
December 21, 2006 21 Dec'06
Skype Trojan: Much ado about nothing?

This week in Security Blog Log: A Trojan horse has captured headlines by targeting Skype users. But some believe the threat is being blown out of proportion.
December 21, 2006 21 Dec'06
Microsoft investigates Windows Vista flaw

Local users could gain elevated system privileges and run malicious commands by exploiting an error within the Windows server library. Vista is among the OS versions affected.
December 20, 2006 20 Dec'06
Top 10 storage acquisitions of 2006

Industry consolidation was fast and furious this year. We rank the deals by quality, not quantity.
December 20, 2006 20 Dec'06
Seagate to acquire EVault for $185M

The disk drive maker has plans to tuck the online backup and archiving service provider into its services group.
December 19, 2006 19 Dec'06
Microsoft releases Vista APIs to security vendors

Microsoft released a draft set of programming interfaces allowing security vendors to develop software using the Windows kernel on 64-bit systems.
December 19, 2006 19 Dec'06
Mozilla fixes multiple Firefox flaws

Digital miscreants could exploit flaws in Mozilla's popular Firefox browser to bypass security programs, access sensitive information and conduct cross-site scripting attacks.
December 19, 2006 19 Dec'06
Check Point gets big IDS boost from NFR deal

Analysts say Check Point would gain much-needed intrusion detection and prevention capabilities through its acquisition of NFR Security. The deal should erase bad memories of the aborted Sourcefire deal.
December 18, 2006 18 Dec'06
VoIP hacking exposed in new book

VoIP hacking is a reality, and in a new book, two VoIP security experts outline the tools and tricks to avoid a system-crushing hack.