Business applications
At the heart of enterprise software strategy are the key business applications upon which every organisation relies. From enterprise resource planning (ERP) to customer relationship management (CRM), financial and accounts software to business intelligence (BI), such applications demand high investments and can deliver high returns. We analyse the latest product developments and the news from major suppliers such as Oracle, Microsoft and SAP.
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01 May 2025
Progress made on government’s Post Office Capture redress, but concerns remain
Latest meeting between campaigners and business department seen as positive, but frustration and concerns remain Continue Reading
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01 May 2025
The year of the ESL in UK retail
Multiple forces combining to make the electronic shelf label one of the more sought-after items to add to retailers’ tech stacks Continue Reading
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08 Aug 2007
Cisco warns of critical IOS flaws
Attackers could exploit multiple flaws in Cisco's IOS to cause a denial of service or remotely execute arbitrary code. Continue Reading
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08 Aug 2007
Wi-Fi simplicity edging out Wi-Fi security
Experts say the standards are available to lock down Wi-Fi, but many network and security managers are taking an easier approach. Continue Reading
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07 Aug 2007
Application-aware storage promises intelligence and automation
Storage professionals overbuy both performance and capacity in an effort to forestall potential storage problems. Tiered storage was one way to address this problem -- matching storage resources and costs with the value of data. Today, storage is poised to build on this notion with application-aware storage, using business policies to bring autonomy and intelligence to enterprise storage. Still, there is a great deal of confusion surrounding this technology, its capabilities and its deployment. Continue Reading
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07 Aug 2007
How to cheat at VoIP Security
Securing a VoIP infrastructure requires planning, analysis, and detailed knowledge about the specifics of the implementation you choose to use. Continue Reading
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07 Aug 2007
Subpar security compromises compliance
Pressure to keep trading applications available has nudged security to the back of the development line. Continue Reading
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06 Aug 2007
Does compliance make encryption always necessary?
Many organisations look to encryption to protect sensitive data. Yet hundreds of millions of people who use the Internet also use encryption, yet most of them don't even know it. Continue Reading
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06 Aug 2007
Researchers wrangle petabytes of data storage with NAS, tape
Scientists at Cern's LHC say dozens of petabytes require custom-built NAS systems and data migration software, but commercial tape drives are mostly up to snuff. Continue Reading
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03 Aug 2007
Discovery of malware cesspool triggers attack fears
Trend Micro researchers say a malware-infested Web server in Russia, linked to several Italian Web sites, could lead to a large-scale attack. Continue Reading
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02 Aug 2007
Apple releases fixes for Mac OS X, iPhone vulnerabilities
Apple Computer has released software patches fixing critical vulnerabilities in Mac OS X and its newly released iPhone. Continue Reading
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01 Aug 2007
Users make iSCSI Sans with USB keys
Users say that Open-E's iSCSI San software, which is delivered on a USB stick, is more affordable than prepackaged systems and has more support than free iSCSI target products. Continue Reading
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01 Aug 2007
Mozilla fixes two critical Firefox flaws
Firefox version 2.0.0.6 addresses critical flaws involving unescaped URLs passing to external programs and privilege escalation. Continue Reading
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31 Jul 2007
Riverbed extends WAFS to laptops
Steelhead Mobile installs on workstations without an onsite appliance. Users say they'd like to see better integration between the mobile and data center versions of the product. Continue Reading
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30 Jul 2007
Warning issued over unpatched Firefox flaw
Vulnerability clearinghouse Secunia and US-CERT have issued advisories about the input validation flaw Continue Reading
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30 Jul 2007
Most antispam technologies get failing grade
An independent study finds that many enterprises are not satisfied with traditional antispam technologies. Continue Reading
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25 Jul 2007
EMC reports Clariion surge, data archiving slump
EMC's revenues are up this quarter, attributed in part to a big boost in Clariion sales, but CEO Joe Tucci is critical of the company's execution in data archiving. Continue Reading
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25 Jul 2007
Serious flaw affects BIND Internet server software
BIND DNS software, used in translating domain names into IP addresses for Internet traffic, has a flaw that could trick users into visiting a malicious Web site. Continue Reading
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25 Jul 2007
Cisco issues warning for wireless LAN controller flaws
Cisco Systems is warning customers of flaws in its wireless LAN controllers that initially crippled a wireless network at Duke University. Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2007
Hifn buys Siafu for storage security, data reduction
Chipmaker Hifn is looking to get into storage systems. It says OEMs are already lined up for encrypted iSCSI SAN and primary storage data reduction products. Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2007
XenSource embeds Symantec storage software
Server virtualisation firm XenSource embeds Symantec's storage management software into its hypervisor Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2007
Apple iPhone crack discovered by security researchers
Researchers have found a way to take complete control of the Apple iPhone by sending a user to a malicious Web site. Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2007
New hacking technique exploits common programming error
Researchers at Watchfire Inc. say they discovered a new technique that exploits a common dangling pointer error. Continue Reading
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23 Jul 2007
PCI compliance costs often underestimated, study finds
Companies are moving forward with PCI DSS projects, but many are underestimating the costs associated with compliance. Continue Reading
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23 Jul 2007
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. Continue Reading
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23 Jul 2007
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 Continue Reading
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22 Jul 2007
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. Continue Reading
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18 Jul 2007
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. Continue Reading
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17 Jul 2007
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 operation. Several CDP appliances are available, but many are implemented in software, and all require careful consideration before purchase. This article focuses on the specific purchase considerations for CDP products. Continue Reading
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17 Jul 2007
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. Continue Reading
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16 Jul 2007
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. Continue Reading
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13 Jul 2007
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. Continue Reading
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12 Jul 2007
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. Continue Reading
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12 Jul 2007
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. Continue Reading
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11 Jul 2007
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. Continue Reading
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09 Jul 2007
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. Continue Reading
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09 Jul 2007
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. Continue Reading
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06 Jul 2007
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. Continue Reading
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05 Jul 2007
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. Continue Reading
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04 Jul 2007
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. Continue Reading
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03 Jul 2007
Data migration product specifications
Part of the Tiered Storage Buying guide focusing on product specifications for data migration tools. Continue Reading
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03 Jul 2007
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. Continue Reading
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02 Jul 2007
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 Continue Reading
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29 Jun 2007
State agency tiers records storage with Compellent
The South Carolina attorney general's office estimates it will save thousands by storing millions of paper records in digital format using Compellent's automated tiered storage. Continue Reading
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27 Jun 2007
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. Continue Reading
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25 Jun 2007
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. Continue Reading
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25 Jun 2007
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. Continue Reading
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25 Jun 2007
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 Continue Reading
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25 Jun 2007
Green storage gains ground
HP is just latest vendor to throw its hat into the green storage ring following Pillar Data, HDS and EqualLogic. Continue Reading
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21 Jun 2007
Storage Decisions Downloads: Executives' storage guide
Ideas of where firms' storage should be and where it's headed. Also key ways to integrate new technologies, processes and ideas without going over budget. Continue Reading
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21 Jun 2007
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. Continue Reading
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20 Jun 2007
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. Continue Reading
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20 Jun 2007
Prevent network hacks with secure Web browsing
Hackers can penetrate your network in almost unlimited ways these days, and that includes through your Web browser. Learn how to improve Web browser security and keep these hackers out of your network. Continue Reading
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19 Jun 2007
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. Continue Reading
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19 Jun 2007
Big Microsoft Vista concerns for Big Pharma
The second installment of an ongoing series examining the challenges of deploying Windows Vista and the considerations that go into the decision to roll out the new OS. Continue Reading
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18 Jun 2007
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. Continue Reading
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17 Jun 2007
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. Continue Reading
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17 Jun 2007
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 methods. Continue Reading
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14 Jun 2007
Why hacking contests, 'month-of' projects don't help
Ivan Arce, chief technology officer of Core Security Technologies explains why he thinks hacking contests and public vulnerability disclosure projects do little to improve IT security. Continue Reading
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13 Jun 2007
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. Continue Reading
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12 Jun 2007
The Art of Software Security Testing
Identifying software security flaws including the proper methods for examining file formats. Continue Reading
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10 Jun 2007
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 software delivered under the scheme has been criticised by some trusts as not yet fit for purpose. Continue Reading
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08 Jun 2007
Data retrieval strategies: Document management software overview
The role of document management software in data storage and how it can mitigate risk for the enterprise. Continue Reading
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08 Jun 2007
Deploying VoIP: Five things every CIO should know
Navigating the complexity of a VoIP deployment can be overwhelming and it may seem like you need a technical degree to understand it. Here are five tips to help steer through the fog of a VoIP migration. Continue Reading
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08 Jun 2007
Serious flaws put Yahoo Messenger users in peril
Attackers could exploit two serious flaws in Yahoo Messenger to run malicious code on targeted machines, vulnerability trackers warned Wednesday. Continue Reading
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08 Jun 2007
VoIP market evolves in 2007
VoIP will see market changes this year as IP PBX sales increase and market leaders shift their focus. Continue Reading
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07 Jun 2007
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 performance testing and some of the ways it can be done. Continue Reading
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05 Jun 2007
IBM to acquire Watchfire for risk, compliance
IBM agreed to acquire Waltham, Mass.-based Watchfire Corp. to add Web application and compliance testing tools into Big Blue's Rational development platform. Continue Reading
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05 Jun 2007
Watchfire will help IBM build application security
Analysts have been pushing the Security 3.0 concept this week at Gartner's IT Security Summit, and one analyst says IBM's acquisition of Watchfire illustrates the trend. Continue Reading
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03 Jun 2007
IBM: We're No. 1 in storage hardware
A new combined disk and tape tracker from IDC has IBM trumpeting from the rooftops that it's the market leader. But what's IBM's story when it comes to software? Continue Reading
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01 Jun 2007
Top spammer indicted on email fraud, identity theft
The arrest may reduce the volume of spam in the short-term, say experts and analysts, but the real spam threat comes from criminal gangs based in Asia and Russia. Continue Reading
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01 Jun 2007
Sclavos's VeriSign departure leaves many questions unanswered
Some industry observers say disagreements fueled his resignation, but others say Sclavos's abrupt departure revolved around his role in VeriSign's options accounting practices. Continue Reading
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01 Jun 2007
Check Point promises more VoIP security, fewer slowdowns
Check Point's enhanced Open Performance Architecture is designed for deeper security of technologies like VoIP without the network performance problems that often come with it. Continue Reading
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01 Jun 2007
Springing leaks: Getting smart about data loss prevention
Companies are showing increased interest in data loss prevention (DLP) products, but they won't work well unless the business needs are understood and well defined. Continue Reading
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01 Jun 2007
Google dives into security market
Search engine giant Google has acquired security startup GreenBorder Technologies, making it a bigger player in the wider information security market. Continue Reading
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31 May 2007
HDS CEO quits for HP storage biz
Dave Roberson, CEO of Hitachi Data Systems since 2006, has jumped ship to HP to run the server giant's storage business. Continue Reading
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30 May 2007
Brocade gets into the HBA business
Experts say the move, based on a partnership with LSI, could lower HBA pricing across the board and be the first step toward a Brocade-developed storage virtualization product. Continue Reading
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29 May 2007
SAN School: Table of contents
What is a storage area network? What are the benefits and pitfalls of installation? How can a SAN fit into your organization? These questions and more are answered SAN School. Continue Reading
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25 May 2007
When Microsoft Vista and VPNs don't mix
Papa Gino's is ahead of many companies in deploying Windows Vista, thanks to its involvement in the Microsoft TAP program. But VPN compatibility has been a sticking point. Continue Reading
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25 May 2007
Admins run into trouble with Microsoft updates
A DNS service failure and an ongoing WSUS glitch are among this month's frustrations as IT administrators try to deploy the latest security patches from Microsoft. Continue Reading
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25 May 2007
VoIP advice from the trenches
ITKE, or ITKnowledge Exchange, is simply a cool (and quick) way to get a response to your VoIP-related questions. Continue Reading
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24 May 2007
Network access control learning guide
From PDAs to insecure wireless modems, users have myriad options for connecting to -- and infecting -- the network. Created in partnership with our sister site SearchSecurity.com, this guide offers tips and expert advice on network access control. Learn how unauthorized users gain network access, how to block and secure untrusted endpoints, and get Windows-specific and universal access control policies and procedures. Continue Reading
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24 May 2007
Microsoft fixes Office 2007 patch issues, releases MOICE
The Microsoft Security Response Center acknowledged that some of the company's May 8 security updates didn't make it to machines running Office 2007 on Windows Vista. Continue Reading
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24 May 2007
Symantec, Huawei form joint storage, security company
Symantec has formed a joint venture with storage and networking hardware company Huawei and indicated jointly developed products are coming to the US Continue Reading
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24 May 2007
IETF approves new weapon to fight spam, phish
DomainKeys Identified Mail specification (DKIM) gained approval as an official IETF standard. The approval is seen as a major step in the fight against spam and phishing attacks. Continue Reading
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24 May 2007
Microsoft investigates new Office zero-day flaw
Attackers could exploit a newly-discovered zero-day flaw in Office 2000 to run malicious code on targeted machines, Symantec warned. Continue Reading
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21 May 2007
Mobile instant messaging enhances company's business processes
A mobile IM service acquired by a hosted VoIP provider encourages more companies to enhance their business processes. Continue Reading
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17 May 2007
VoIP security fundamentals
VoIP security is a challenge for IT staff because IP telephony brings with it not only the security problems of data networks but also new threats specific to VoIP. In this fundamentals guide, learn about network security threats and emerging IP telephony threats, and how to secure your VoIP systems and endpoints from them. Continue Reading
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16 May 2007
When signature based antivirus isn't enough
Zero-day exploits, targeted attacks and increasing demands for endpoint application controls are driving the rapid metamorphosis from signature-based antivirus and antispyware to HIPS-based integrated products. Continue Reading
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11 May 2007
Cisco fixes fresh flaws in IOS
Attackers could exploit two flaws in Cisco's IOS to cause a denial of service or tamper with data in a device file system. Continue Reading
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10 May 2007
ISCSI TCP/IP TOE card specifications
Key specifications for a cross-section of popular iSCSI TOE cards. Continue Reading
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09 May 2007
Symantec fixes flaws in Norton, pcAnywhere
Attackers could exploit flaws in Symantec's Norton AntiVirus and pcAnywhere to launch malicious code or compromise a user's session credentials. Continue Reading
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08 May 2007
Companies plug FTP holes with secure FTP servers
Some companies are investing in secure FTP suites to give employees and business partners the ability to transfer large files such as large documents, audio, video and photos. Continue Reading
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08 May 2007
4 Gbit Fibre Channel switch purchase considerations
As SANs scale up, data centres often upgrade and expand the SAN switch infrastructure. Here's what to look for when scaling Continue Reading
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07 May 2007
Is RAID in general an obsolete technology today?
This is a technology that is so commonly used, so transparent, that we really don't even think about it... Continue Reading
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07 May 2007
The trouble with Google hacking techniques
Some IT security professionals say the threat posed by Google hacking techniques is overblown and that companies can easily avoid it with a layered security program. One skeptical expert is Ira Winkler, founder of the Internet Security Advisors Group (ISAG) and author of such books as "Spies Among Us." In this Q&A, he talks about how Google hacking is not new and why he thinks IT pros who aren't aware of it should go back to security school. Continue Reading
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03 May 2007
Quiz: Enterprise strategies for protecting data at rest
A five-question multiple-choice quiz to test your understanding of the e-discovery content presented by expert Perry Carpenter in this lesson of SearchSecurity.com's Data Protection Security School. Continue Reading
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03 May 2007
Quiz: Demystifying data encryption
A five-question multiple-choice quiz to test your understanding of the data encryption content presented by expert Tom Bowers in this lesson of SearchSecurity.com's Data Protection Security School. Continue Reading
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03 May 2007
Microsoft users sticking with third-party security vendors
IT pros are pleased with Microsoft's security advances, including those found in Forefront. But don't expect them to drop their third-party security vendors. Continue Reading
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02 May 2007
Microsoft to release DNS patch Tuesday
In addition to a fix for the DNS Server Service flaw, Microsoft plans to patch critical flaws in Windows, Office, Exchange, CAPICOM and BizTalk. Continue Reading
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26 Apr 2007
New image spam sneaks into inboxes
Researchers at Secure Computing Corp. have discovered a new form of image spam that is sneaking into corporate systems and clogging inboxes. Continue Reading