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Apple iPhone to provoke complex mobile attacks, expert warns

Mikko Hypponen, director of antivirus research at F-Secure, said he expects mobile malware attacks to escalate thanks to interest in Apple's iPhone. Continue Reading

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• Bill Brenner

Telstra network build spurs new security plan

Telstra's experience constructing the Next G and Next IP networks has seen the telco evolve a new security strategy. Continue Reading

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• Simon Sharwood

VoIP vulnerability threatens data

VoIP vulnerabilities have now reached a level of sophistication that allows hackers to steal, view or delete data. Continue Reading

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• Andrew R. Hickey

Gartner security summit outlines 'Security 3.0'

Gartner has opened its Sydney Security Summit with a definition of Security 3.0. Continue Reading

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• Simon Sharwood with Andrew Collins

VoIP models and services: Complete guide

With clear, concise explanations of existing VoIP business models and deployment methodologies, this guide will enable you to weigh the pros and cons of each based on your needs. Continue Reading

NAS appliance purchase considerations

NAS appliances are frequently touted for bringing convenience and simplicity to network storage. Appliances include their own dedicated disks for storage and RAID, and most NAS appliances can be upgraded with more or larger disks for additional storage space. However, NAS appliances do pose some disadvantages. Consequently, the choice of NAS appliance requires careful evaluation. Now that you've reviewed the essential issues involved in any NAS product, this guide focuses on specific considerations for dedicated NAS appliances. You'll also find a series of specifications to help make on-the-spot product comparisons between vendors. Continue Reading

Sun adds virtual tape library to Thumper

Analysts say the combo of FalconStor's software, Solaris and Thumper is a good sign of integration from Sun after a disorganised year, but it's unclear if users will be convinced. Continue Reading

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• Beth Pariseau, Senior News Writer

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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• SearchSecurity ANZ Staff

VeriSign employee data exposed in laptop theft

Current and former employees of VeriSign were exposed to potential data fraud when a laptop housing their information was stolen from the car of a former employee. Continue Reading

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• Bill Brenner

VoIP vulnerability threatens data

VoIP vulnerabilities have now reached a level of sophistication that allows hackers to steal, view or delete data. Continue Reading

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• Andrew R. Hickey, News Editor

Immunity releases new exploit-writing tool

Pen testing company says its Debugger tool offers researchers a new way to write exploits, analyse malware and reverse engineer binary files. Continue Reading

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• Bill Brenner

NAS appliance specifications

NAS appliances are noted for their convenience, offering dedicated internal storage that is relatively straightforward to identify and manage. The biggest issue for NAS appliances is avoiding network bottlenecks and supporting expansion without having to proliferate additional appliances across the network. The product snapshots in this chapter highlight key specifications for a cross section of major NAS appliance products. Continue Reading

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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• SearchSecurity.com Staff

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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• Eric Parizo, Senior Analyst

EMC's RSA to acquire Tablus for data loss prevention

RSA, the security division of EMC Corp., said it planned to acquire Tablus, a maker of sensitive data scanning and classification tools and data protection software. Continue Reading

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• Dennis Fisher

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

Subpar security compromises compliance

Pressure to keep trading applications available has nudged security to the back of the development line. Continue Reading

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

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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• Beth Pariseau, Senior News Writer

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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• SearchSecurity.com Staff

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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• Edmund X. DeJesus, Contributor

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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• Beth Pariseau, Senior News Writer

Black Hat 2007: Researchers highlight new database attack method

At this week's hacker confab, expert penetration testers will demonstrate how cyberthieves can reach into corporate databases -- without exploiting a specific software flaw -- to steal credit card and Social Security numbers. Continue Reading

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• Bill Brenner

Attackers ultimately drive security market, analyst says

The security market is being driven by spam gangs, cyberthieves and other criminals bent on hacking into company and government databases to steal sensitive information. Continue Reading

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• Robert Westervelt, TechTarget

Security update fixes Yahoo Widgets flaw

Attackers could exploit a Yahoo Widgets flaw to run malicious code on compromised Windows computers, but a security update is available. Continue Reading

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• Bill Brenner

Cisco knocks out Avaya as IP PBX heavyweight

IP PBX adoption is rising as Cisco and Avaya square off for market dominance. Continue Reading

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• Andrew R. Hickey

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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• Robert Westervelt, TechTarget

Stop simultaneous connections to corporate LANs and external Wi-Fi networks

How can you stop simultaneous connections to corporate LANs and external Wi-Fi networks? Find out from expert Lisa Phifer. Continue Reading

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• Lisa Phifer, Core Competence

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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• Beth Pariseau, Senior News Writer

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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• Robert Westervelt, TechTarget

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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• Dennis Fisher

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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• Dennis Fisher

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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• Robert Westervelt, TechTarget

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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• Dennis Fisher

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

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. Continue Reading

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• Dennis Fisher

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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• Robert Westervelt, TechTarget

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

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. Continue Reading

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• Bill Brenner

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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• Bill Brenner

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 transactional data centers to protect mission-critical applications without significant downtime for backups or restorations. In most cases, CDP is implemented as software running on a server with internal or network storage access. The following product snapshots highlight key specifications for a cross-section of CDP systems/appliances currently available. Continue Reading

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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• Bill Brenner

ISO 27001 could bridge the regulatory divide, expert says

Karen Worstell, former CISO at Microsoft and AT&T Wireless, now on the advisory board of Neupart A/S, explains how ISO 27001 can be used to help companies comply with a variety of regulations and standards Continue Reading

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• Bill Brenner

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. Continue Reading

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• Bill Brenner

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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• Bill Brenner

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. Continue Reading

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• Neil Roiter, TechTarget

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

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. Continue Reading

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• Ian Yates

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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• Bill Brenner

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. Continue Reading

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• Robert Westervelt, TechTarget

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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• Beth Pariseau, Senior News Writer

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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• SearchSecurity.com Staff

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. Continue Reading

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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• Bill Brenner

Wireless security -- Defending Wi-Fi clients

In this tip, Lisa Phifer examines how host-resident wireless IPS agents can help you safeguard Wi-Fi client devices to ensure strong wireless security. Continue Reading

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• Lisa Phifer, Core Competence

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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• Bill Brenner

Data migration product specifications

Part of the Tiered Storage Buying guide focusing on product specifications for data migration tools. Continue Reading

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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• Beth Pariseau, Senior News Writer

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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• Robert Westervelt, TechTarget

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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. Continue Reading

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. Continue Reading

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• Ian Grant

Vendors admit more cooperation needed on security

Security leaders from large software vendors pledge to cooperate on embedding more security into their products. Continue Reading

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• Robert Westervelt, TechTarget

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 Research Director at Burton Group pointed out that there is a growing disagreement about where security controls should reside and how those controls should be implemented. Continue Reading

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• Amy Kucharik, TechTarget

Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions Security Learning Guide

A panel of experts breaks down M&A security priorities and explains the best ways to manage disparate security staffs, technologies and policies. Continue Reading

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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• Bill Brenner

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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• Tony Collins

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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• Robert Westervelt, TechTarget

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. Continue Reading

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• Robert Westervelt, TechTarget

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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• Kate Dostart, Associate Editor

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

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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• SearchSecurity.com Staff

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

Securing the enterprise VoIP perimeter

How to make VoIP work without sacrificing firewalls or network perimeter security. Continue Reading

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• Gary Audin, Delphi Inc.

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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• Bill Brenner

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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• Bill Brenner

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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• Bill Brenner

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

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

Is a merger or acquisition in Sourcefire's future?

Sourcefire founder and Chief Technology Officer Martin Roesch, talks about how Sourcefire fits into Security 3.0 theme and how the firm may be involved in a future merger or acquisition. Continue Reading

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• Bill Brenner

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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• Bill Brenner

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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• Bill Brenner

The Art of Software Security Testing

Identifying software security flaws including the proper methods for examining file formats. Continue Reading

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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• Tony Collins

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

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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• SearchSecurity.com Staff

Network access controlled via biometrics

Fingerprint readers, a form of biometrics, have been used to protect data and endpoints, but now IT is using the security technology to control network access Continue Reading

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• Andrew R. Hickey

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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• SearchSecurity.com Staff

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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• Bill Brenner

SMBs sample SaaS via telecoms

Telecom XO Communications has announced a new, SMB-focused partnership with Jamcracker, a wholesaler of SaaS technology. Analysts say more telecoms will try to offer SMBs IT services with such deals. Continue Reading

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• Shamus McGillicuddy, Enterprise Management Associates

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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• Beth Pariseau, Senior News Writer

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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• Robert Westervelt, TechTarget

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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• Bill Brenner

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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• Neil Roiter, TechTarget

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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• Bill Brenner

HDS adds SAN muscle to archive

Hitachi Data Systems integrates its archive software across its product line and adds important new features, including replication, data deduplication and security. Continue Reading

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• Jo Maitland, TechTarget

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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• SearchStorage.com editors

The man behind the Month of Search Engine Bugs speaks

Ukrainian security researcher Eugene Dokukin, more widely known by his online name MustLive, is about to launch a new "Month-of" flaw disclosure project focusing on search engine bugs, at a time when many security professionals are dismissing such projects as shameless publicity. In an interview conducted by email, he describes his background and motive for the Month of Search Engine Bugs, and why he thinks the naysayers are mistaken. Continue Reading

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• Bill Brenner

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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• Bill Brenner

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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• Bill Brenner