Windows 2000 vulnerability could lead to new outbreak

All the week's news and views about Security, 10/12/05
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Windows 2000 vulnerability could lead to new outbreak, 10/11/05

Microsoft has released nine security updates for vulnerabilities
in its software products, including three critical fixes for
Windows and Internet Explorer. Among the updates is a patch for
bugs in two separate components of the Windows operating system
that security researchers believe could be exploited in by
attackers in much the same way that the Zotob family of worms
were used two months ago.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlsecuritynewsal8583>

Securing mobile data more important than viruses, 10/12/05

Enterprises with workers that can access corporate data from
mobile devices should be less concerned about mobile viruses and
more focused on setting and enforcing rules for securing the
data, said speakers at Symbian's Smartphone Show in London on
Tuesday.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlsecuritynewsal8584>

Is security software the next battle for Microsoft? 10/12/05

Microsoft's moves into the security software market could be an
agitator for more anti-trust concerns over how it uses its
market strength for other software offerings.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlsecuritynewsal8585>

Anti-spam vendors spread their wings, 10/12/05

During the past few years, enterprise e-mail security needs have
expanded beyond simply fighting spam. As a result, vendors in
this space are left having to continuously enhance their
products with related features in order to keep up.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlsecuritynewsal8586>

Liberty Alliance releases legal, privacy guidelines, 10/11/05

The Liberty Alliance Project, an industry consortium working on
standards for federated identity systems, Tuesday released a set
of guidelines that aims to help organizations deal with some of
the legal and privacy issues that arise from such federated
identity projects.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlsecuritynewsal8587>

Radio: Challenges of a CIO, 10/10/05

Our guest this week brings an interesting perspective to our
program. Ann Franks is the CIO of Lanier Worldwide, a subsidiary
of Ricoh that makes document management products. Franks joins
us to talk about her company's challenges at obtaining ISO 17799
security certification and about her dual role in supporting
internal employees and helping with product specifications.
<http://www.networkworld.com/research/2005/1010radio.html?nl>

The top 5: Today's most-read stories

1. Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine has serious bug
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2. Bechtel says move to IPv6 is all about business
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3. You won't find this book on Oprah's list
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4. IETF effort promises fewer net failures
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlsecuritynewsal8591>
5. The ABCs of SOA
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlsecuritynewsal8592>

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