Three learning opportunities

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. | Unsubscribe NetworkWorld.com | Security Research Center | Update Your Profile Three learning opportunities By Dave Kearns Here in California, schools are going back into session (a couple of districts even started last week) so perhaps this is a good time to point out some identity management learning opportunities for you. Don’t worry, though, no one will try to steal your lunch money, nor will there a physical education requirement. This will all be virtual learning – right at your keyboard. Read full story Contact author David Kearns at identity@vquill.com SPONSORED BY SafeWord Strong Two-Factor Authentication Ensure proof-positive user identity for VPNs, Citrix applications, Webmail, Outlook Web Access and other Web applications. Provide unique, one-time pass codes for secure login that integrate seamlessly with Microsoft Active Directory. User self enrollment makes deployment & administration a breeze. And SafeWord tokens NEVER EXPIRE! Get a FREE evaluation kit today. RELATED NEWS: Monster.com identity attack may claim more vicitims, 08/20/07: The 46,000 people reportedly infected by ads on job sites may be only a fraction of the victims of an ambitious, multistage attack that has stolen data belonging to several hundred thousand people who posted resumes on Monster.com, a researcher said this weekend. Identity attack spreads; 1.6M records stolen from Monster.com, 08/20/07: The 46,000 people reportedly infected by ads on job sites may be only a fraction of the victims of an ambitious, multi-stage attack that's stolen data belonging to several hundred thousand people who posted resumes on Monster.com, a researcher said this weekend. Lawsuit filed on behalf of consumers in data breach case, 08/20/07: A California law firm has filed a class-action lawsuit against Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) and one of its subsidiaries over an incident involving the potential compromise of personal data belonging to 8.5 million consumers. Worried companies block Facebook, 08/21/07: The security backlash against Facebook has taken a new twist with a survey finding that large numbers of employees are now being blocked from accessing it. TODAY'S MOST-READ STORIES: 1. Gunplay blamed for Internet slowdown 2. 1.6M records stolen from Monster.com 3. 10 virtualization companies to watch 4. Business e-mail overtakes the telephone 5. Skype users don't buy outage explanation 6. Google struggles with phone number 'for life' 7. Skype: Network felled by Windows Update 8. Voyager spacecraft celebrates 30-years 9. Top 10 'networkiest' eBay oddities 10. Is onshoring become the new offshoring? MOST-READ REVIEW: WAN acceleration offers huge payoff SPONSORED BY SafeWord Strong Two-Factor Authentication Ensure proof-positive user identity for VPNs, Citrix applications, Webmail, Outlook Web Access and other Web applications. Provide unique, one-time pass codes for secure login that integrate seamlessly with Microsoft Active Directory. User self enrollment makes deployment & administration a breeze. And SafeWord tokens NEVER EXPIRE! Get a FREE evaluation kit today. IN THIS ISSUE: 08/22/07 Monster.com identity attack may claim more vicitims Identity attack spreads; 1.6M records stolen from Monster.com Lawsuit filed on behalf of consumers in data breach case Worried companies block Facebook Top news stories SITTING DUCKS? As under protected as they are, virtual machine monitors make perfect malware targets. PODCAST FACE-OFF The debate about paying third-parties for vulnerability research rages. New Executive Guide Network World has recently published an executive guide entitled "Virtualization Meets Reality". Find out the 8 key challenges of virtualizing your data center. Download it now! Security Buyer’s guide From anti-spam to wireless LAN security, we've got detailed information on hundreds of products that will quickly help you pinpoint the hardware or software you're looking for.   To continue receiving Network World's Identity Management newsletter, please add @nwfnews.com to your white list. PRINT SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE You've got the technology snapshot of your choice delivered to your inbox each day. Extend your knowledge with a print subscription to the Network World newsweekly, Apply here today. International subscribers,click here.   SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES To subscribe or unsubscribe to any Network World newsletter, change your e-mail address or contact us, click here. Network World, Inc., 118 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772 Copyright Network World, Inc., 2007