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14 Oct 2025
AI will create a better world, says Oracle's Ellison
Oracle ramped up its plans to lead in all-things AI on the opening day of its renamed customer event, AI World, with founder Larry Ellison emphasising AI's transformative potential. Continue Reading
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14 Oct 2025
End of support
In this week’s edition of Computer Weekly, the Buyer’s Guide takes a deep dive into the issue of Microsoft ending support for Windows 10, in terms of what this means for enterprises running the flagship operating system. Additionally, we look at the evolving role that business intelligence technology is playing in the enterprise, as well as the challenges of “vibe coding”, whereby artificial intelligence is used to assist with software development tasks. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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26 Mar 2007
How can a company set retention policies with such a glut of unstructured data?
It depends; there are no easy answers to this. There are a number of initiatives that a company should undertake, including disaster recovery, business continuity planning, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and data security... Continue Reading
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26 Mar 2007
How is unstructured data affecting storage administrators and other staff?
There is absolutely an effect. Additional data volume translates into... Continue Reading
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26 Mar 2007
Are there regulatory compliance issues related to unstructured data?
The most important issue is legal discovery. You may not know what you have or how to find it, so it can be very difficult to find the files that may be required by a court of law... Continue Reading
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25 Mar 2007
Microsoft investigates Windows Vista Mail flaw
Attackers could exploit a flaw in Windows Vista Mail to compromise PCs by tricking the user into opening a malicious email attachment. Microsoft is investigating. Continue Reading
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22 Mar 2007
Midrange storage array purchase considerations
A Buying Guide focusing on specific considerations for midrange disk array systems. Also find a series of specifications to help make on-the-spot product comparisons between v Continue Reading
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22 Mar 2007
Flaws haunt protocol tied to national infrastructure
Also: A weakness is found in Windows settings, Microsoft investigates a new Vista flaw, and flaws are addressed in OpenOffice.org and Firefox. Continue Reading
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22 Mar 2007
Mozilla releases Firefox fix
One newly-discovered flaw and several glitches introduced in the last update have been fixed with Mozilla's release of Firefox 2.0.0.3 and 1.5.0.11. Continue Reading
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22 Mar 2007
Midrange storage array specifications
Product snapshots highlighting key specifications for a cross section of midrange storage array products. Continue Reading
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21 Mar 2007
Storage Security FAQ audiocast
Don't have time to dig into the FAQ text now? Download the audiocast in MP3 format and listen in the car, at the gym -- wherever you want. You can download the entire presentation or the individual questions that you are most interested in. Continue Reading
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21 Mar 2007
Symantec threat report under the microscope
This week in Security Blog Log: Infosec professionals dissect Symantec's latest threat report and express a range of views in the blogosphere. Continue Reading
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21 Mar 2007
Hackers broaden reach of cross-site scripting attacks
An explosion of AJAX-based applications has increased the damage that cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks can inflict on machines. A new tool uses XSS flaws to create a botnet. Continue Reading
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21 Mar 2007
Measuring Vista's true security muscle will take time
Researchers are digging through the Windows Vista code right now, and when they find flaws we'll hear about it. But it's the ones we don't hear about that should keep us up at night. Continue Reading
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20 Mar 2007
NAC panel says technology may not add up
A panel discussing the potential of using network access control (NAC) says the technology may not be worth the price of deploying and maintaining it. Continue Reading
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19 Mar 2007
Internet complexity, insecurity could stifle innovation, expert says
Security threats are driving vendors to produce software and devices that automatically update and run only proprietary software with no effort from the end user. The result could be less flexibility and innovation, one expert says. Continue Reading
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18 Mar 2007
Mobile data services development trends in 2007
Darrell Jordan-Smith takes a look at new data services architectures and development tools emerging in 2007 and the ongoing development efforts of the Java Community and others. Continue Reading
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18 Mar 2007
Symantec: Data thieves thrive on zero-day flaws
According to Symantec's threat report for the second half of 2006, attackers exploited misplaced USB drives and zero-day flaws to steal vast amounts of data. Expect more of the same in 2007. Continue Reading
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18 Mar 2007
Hacker techniques use Google to unearth sensitive data
Those who know where to look could use Google to dig up all sorts of sensitive company information, including intellectual property and passwords, one security expert warns. Continue Reading
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18 Mar 2007
Cisco stamps on Brocade in Q4, Dell'Oro says
For the second quarter in a row Cisco is gaining SAN switch market share on Brocade, according to the latest report by the Dell'Oro Group. But the numbers are causing a firestorm. Continue Reading
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15 Mar 2007
Cisco buys WebEx for $3.2 billion
Cisco plans to buy WebEx, maker of hosted, on-demand collaboration applications. Continue Reading
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14 Mar 2007
LexisNexis fights crime with storage
The document search company is offering a new data forensics service staffed by former federal agents and powered by commodity NAS. Continue Reading
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13 Mar 2007
NEC reveals HydraStor grid storage
NEC announces its HydraStor array for secondary storage, touting its grid storage architecture, automated policies for data management and scalable deduplication. Continue Reading
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13 Mar 2007
What are some best practices for retaining data in a highly regulated business environment?
Have a good information retention policy. I see a lot of organizations where they retain backups or copies of databases, but they don't know why they're retaining it or for how long... Continue Reading
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08 Mar 2007
Review: eGuardPost a B+ overall
eGuardPost is a well-designed and highly capable product that meets an important need. It has strong security and great forensics capabilities. Continue Reading
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08 Mar 2007
Review: Sun Java System Identity Manager 7.0 'impressive'
Hot Pick: Sun Java System Identity Manager 7.0 excels with agentless connectors, scalability and amazing auditing. Continue Reading
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07 Mar 2007
Symantec acquires automated risk assessment firm
Symantec has acquired Reston, Va.-based 4FrontSecurity, a maker of automated risk analysis and security management tools. An expert says it's the latest sign that the security risk assessment market is heating up. Continue Reading
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04 Mar 2007
Buzz builds around data reduction for primary storage
Analysts predict that in-band compression offerings from StoreWiz, newly updated this week, are the first step toward a new wave of primary storage deduplication products. Continue Reading
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04 Mar 2007
Expert: NAC not a network security cure-all
According to an expert at Black Hat DC, NAC success demands careful planning and a good understanding of the company network; otherwise, implementations can quickly go awry. Continue Reading
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02 Mar 2007
Police force secures data with biometrics
Humberside Police has issued biometric USB drives among staff to maintain data security. Continue Reading
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01 Mar 2007
Linksys, Gateway launch low-end NAS
Cisco subsidiary Linksys and PC maker Gateway launch new NAS products for small businesses and consumers. Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2007
PING with Mark Odiorne
Mark Odiorne, CISO at Scottish Re, provides insights on pen testing procedures, prioritising security for senior management and keeping compliant. Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2007
RFID cloning presentation moves forward despite legal threats
Chris Paget, director of research and development at IOActive spoke mainly about the science behind RFID tags and readers and the inherent security issues of the technology. Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2007
RFID dispute: Vendors still hostile toward full disclosure
Many vendors still believe that security by obscurity is still the best policy and make it a priority to silence vulnerability researchers. Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2007
McAfee fixes flaw in Mac antivirus software
Attackers could exploit the hole in McAfee's Virex 7.7 antivirus program for Mac OS X to bypass the malware scanner, but a fix is available. Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2007
'Worm' targets Sun Solaris Telnet flaw
Security researchers have found evidence that a worm is trying to exploit the recently patched Telnet flaw in Sun Solaris. Experts say it's another reason to stay away from Telnet. Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2007
Wireless security: IT pros warily watching mobile phone threats
Security experts have warned repeatedly that mobile phone attacks will grow as the devices become more sophisticated. IT administrators are starting to believe them. Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2007
Black Hat presenter nixes RFID cloning demo under pressure
A demonstration of a device that could easily clone radio frequency identification (RFID) badges, was pulled from a conference presentation under pressure from a chip maker. Continue Reading
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26 Feb 2007
Outsourced VoIP helps devastated company recover
Outsourced VoIP helped a Berkeley company keep up business as usual after a fire destroyed its offices. Continue Reading
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26 Feb 2007
Sun scraps 6920 array, offloads support to HDS
The long-rumored deal that Sun will sell its 6920 virtualization array to HDS is done. But rather than developing the product, HDS will upgrade users to its TagmaStore instead. Continue Reading
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26 Feb 2007
RFID privacy, security should start with design
Companies planning to deploy radio frequency identification technology (RFID) must demand that privacy and security issues are addressed early. Continue Reading
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26 Feb 2007
Storm rages again: Self-morphing Trojan uses blogs to spread rootkits
A new variant of the Storm Trojan that changes with each download is infecting blog sites with malicious URLs, intercepting traffic when visitors try to post comments. Continue Reading
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25 Feb 2007
Storage switch startup burns out, turns to security
The company formerly known as Maxxan has been rechristened CipherMax and is now marketing a storage switch/encryption appliance with one point of management. Continue Reading
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25 Feb 2007
HP announces iSCSI VTL for SMBs
HP's new iSCSI VTL devices include automated backup capabilities for users with fewer than four servers. Continue Reading
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25 Feb 2007
PatchLink acquires STAT Guardian tool
PatchLink says it will add more muscle to its vulnerability management portfolio by acquiring the STAT Guardian tool from IT vendor Harris Corp. Continue Reading
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22 Feb 2007
Microsoft takes a blogosphere beating over Vista UAC
This week in Security Blog Log: Industry experts take Microsoft to task over a "very severe hole" in the design of Vista's User Account Controls (UAC) feature. Continue Reading
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22 Feb 2007
Google offers 10 GB inbox
The search engine giant is offering an email application on a subscription basis with five times the storage capacity of the free version. Continue Reading
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21 Feb 2007
Cisco warns of IP phone flaws
Attackers could circumvent security restrictions by exploiting flaws in certain Cisco IP phones, the networking giant warned Wednesday. Continue Reading
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21 Feb 2007
Data breach: If customers don't act, data will remain at risk
To make enterprises take data security seriously, customers must take control of their personally identifiable information and stop handing it out to businesses. Continue Reading
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20 Feb 2007
Cisco routers threatened by drive-by pharming
Millions of Cisco routers in circulation could be compromised by a newly-discovered attack technique Symantec calls drive-by pharming, the networking giant warned in an advisory. Continue Reading
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20 Feb 2007
Microsoft confirms new IE flaw
Attackers could exploit a new flaw in Internet Explorer (IE) to access local files on targeted systems, Microsoft confirmed Tuesday. Continue Reading
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20 Feb 2007
TJX data breach worse than initially feared
Hackers had access to a larger amount of customer data, TJX executives said in a statement. Continue Reading
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19 Feb 2007
Sourcefire fixes Snort flaw
Attackers could exploit a flaw in the popular open source Snort IDS tool to cause a denial of service or launch malicious code. Continue Reading
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19 Feb 2007
When security firms merge, some users are losers
Some users see their services improve when IT security vendors merge with other companies or get acquired. Others say they've been left out in the cold. Continue Reading
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19 Feb 2007
Quiz: Compliance improvement -- Get better as you go forward
A five-question multiple-choice quiz to test your understanding of the content presented by expert Richard Mackey in this lesson of SearchSecurity.com's Compliance School. Continue Reading
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15 Feb 2007
Questions fly as EMC Retrospect fades
All signs point to the end of life for EMC's Retrospect backup software for small businesses. Sources say the company cannot support an SMB software channel. Continue Reading
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14 Feb 2007
VoIP complexities stall implementation for SMBs
VoIP sales in the SMB market are predicted to lead revenue in the next several years, but most SMBs are confused by the number of different solutions. Continue Reading
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14 Feb 2007
New attack technique threatens broadband users
Millions of broadband users across the globe are threatened by a new attack technique called drive-by pharming Continue Reading
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12 Feb 2007
Mobile carriers admit to malware attacks
Eighty-three percent of mobile operators surveyed by McAfee Inc. say they've suffered malware infections, but two competing security vendors say the overall threat is still small. Continue Reading
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12 Feb 2007
Microsoft fixes zero-day flaws in Word, Office
Twelve security updates from Microsoft fix a range of problems, including a flaw in the Malware Protection Engine and previously-exploited zero-days glitches in Word and Office. Continue Reading
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12 Feb 2007
Skype makes more enterprise inroads
Skype has teamed with FaceTime Communications to give companies more control over Skype use within the enterprise. Continue Reading
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11 Feb 2007
Cybersecurity czar signals government cooperation at RSA Conference
Cybersecurity chief, Greg Garcia told RSA Conference attendees that government, enterprises and academia need to work together to fight growing Internet threats. Continue Reading
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11 Feb 2007
Solaris 10 has zero-day Telnet flaw
Attackers could exploit a zero-day flaw in Solaris 10's Telnet daemon to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized system access, security experts warn. Continue Reading
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10 Feb 2007
Cisco VoIP managment guide: Required management tasks
Comprehensive VoIP management includes the basic network management tasks, but also includes monitoring services such as dial tone delivery, call success rates, telephony delays and impairments, as well as call quality. VoIP telephony management is categorized here. Continue Reading
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08 Feb 2007
Roundup: Vista security, breakability touted at RSA Conference
At RSA Conference 2007, Microsoft extolled the security virtues of its new operating system, but others weren't afraid to demonstrate how Vista security is lacking. Continue Reading
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08 Feb 2007
New storage IPOs report losses
Of the 2006 "graduating class" of storage IPOs, two reported losses this week in their first quarter as public companies. Continue Reading
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07 Feb 2007
Briefs: Vulnerabilities found in Trend Micro, Firefox browser
This week, Trend Micro released a fix for a flaw in its antivirus engine, while no fixes are available for two newly discovered Mozilla Firefox browser flaws. Continue Reading
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07 Feb 2007
EMC plans array-based encryption via PowerPath
EMC's next security move will be array-based encryption through PowerPath by 2008, according to internal documents obtained by SearchStorage. Continue Reading
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05 Feb 2007
CA backup bug exploitable on Vista
In what appears to be the first exploit for a third-party app running on Vista, a previously patched buffer overflow vulnerability in CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup has been exploited. One security firm says ISVs aren't taking advantage of Vista's new security features. Continue Reading
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05 Feb 2007
Acopia hypes heterogeneous snapshot
The file virtualisation startup is blustering about a demonstration of heterogeneous snapshot technology, but is being coy about releasing a product. Continue Reading
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05 Feb 2007
Symantec chief: Consumer confidence in data protection is key to online growth
In his keynote at RSA Conference 2007, Symantec CEO John W. Thompson said Big Yellow is ready for the shifting dynamics in the information security market, and implied that Microsoft's growing presence in security is a conflict of interest for its customers. Continue Reading
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05 Feb 2007
Rootkit dangers at an 'all-time high'
Industry experts at RSA Conference 2007 say not only have rootkits become the weapon of choice for malicious hackers, but they've also emerged as useful tools for legitimate businesses trying to exert control over users. Continue Reading
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05 Feb 2007
VoIP security, unified communications need questioned
VoIP security issues and questions about the business need for unified communications have stalled adoption of both technologies, according to CompTIA's recent survey. Continue Reading
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05 Feb 2007
Gates touts secure access anywhere
Microsoft's chairman tells RSA Conference 2007 attendees that a combination of authentication and access management strategies is what it takes to protect corporate data, but information security pros are willing to wait for the proof. Continue Reading
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05 Feb 2007
Are there any differences in operations between unified storage and my existing storage systems?
Normally, a block storage system is handled by a storage professional or storage administrator... Continue Reading
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04 Feb 2007
Vista exploitable, researcher says
Marc Maiffret, CTO and chief hacking officer of eEye Digital Security, said he has found a way to elevate system privileges by exploiting a flaw in Windows Vista. Continue Reading
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04 Feb 2007
CISOs mastering 'softer' skills
Why CISOs can no longer rely on technology skills alone and what businesses are looking for when recruiting their next information security leader. Continue Reading
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04 Feb 2007
Email security buying decisions
Email security can be a daunting task for SMBs -- how do you go about finding the right product? This tip delves into three approaches to email security and the products available. Continue Reading
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04 Feb 2007
Dozens of Web sites spread malicious Trojan
Update: The same malicious JavaScript keylogger that compromised the Dolphin Stadium Web site last week was found over the weekend on dozens of other high-profile Web sites. Continue Reading
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04 Feb 2007
New zero-day attack targets Microsoft Excel
Microsoft says maliciously crafted Excel files may permit the execution of arbitrary code. Other Microsoft Office applications may be at risk. Continue Reading
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04 Feb 2007
HDS to acquire Archivas for up to $120M
HDS will acquire archiving software partner, Archivas for close to $120 million stepping up its effort to compete with EMC in this market. Continue Reading
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04 Feb 2007
HP fills in gaps with product updates
HP announced updates to several of its products, but analysts are wondering what its ultimate strategy will be for storage virtualisation. Continue Reading
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04 Feb 2007
Intrusion detection systems are alive and kicking
IPS hasn't overtaken intrusion detection systems just yet. Senior News Writer Bill Brenner reveals what customers want when they're shopping for IDS products. Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2007
New security vendors take on sophisticated attackers
IT Security vendors are developing technologies that show promise in preventing unknown attacks and protecting machines with zero-day vulnerabilities. Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2007
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. Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2007
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. Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2007
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. Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2007
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. Continue Reading
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29 Jan 2007
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. Continue Reading
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29 Jan 2007
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. Continue Reading
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29 Jan 2007
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. Continue Reading
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29 Jan 2007
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. Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2007
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. Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2007
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. Continue Reading
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25 Jan 2007
Balancing the cost and benefits of countermeasures
The final tip in our series, "How to assess and mitigate information security threats." Continue Reading
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25 Jan 2007
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. Continue Reading
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25 Jan 2007
Malware: The ever-evolving threat
The first tip in our series, "How to assess and mitigate information security threats" Continue Reading
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25 Jan 2007
Network-based attacks
The second tip in our series, "How to assess and mitigate information security threats." Continue Reading
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25 Jan 2007
Information theft and cryptographic attacks
The third tip in our series, "How to assess and mitigate information security threats." Continue Reading
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25 Jan 2007
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. Continue Reading
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25 Jan 2007
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. Continue Reading