Wireless helps ATF solve crimes faster; German antihacker law could backfire

Security News Alert This newsletter is sponsored by Credant Technologies On-demand Webcast: Compliance and External Media USBs, iPods, MP3s: the regulatory compliance implications of PII on unprotected endpoints and how to reduce risk of data leaks. What are current and upcoming regulatory compliance implications of PII stored on unprotected endpoints? What kind of solution helps to reduce risk of noncompliance? Network World's Security News Alert, 08/14/07 Podcast: Wireless helps ATF solve crimes faster: The federal department of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms cut its on-site communication setup time from days to hours with a new wireless system that lets agents and inspectors solve crimes quicker and with more resources. Larry Bell, deputy assistant director and deputy CIO at the ATF, explains what wireless system the department is using the challenges it overcame when rolling it out to field agents (10:11). German antihacker law could backfire, critics warn, 08/13/07: Germany's new antihacker law could open the door to more cybercrime and not less, security experts warn. What makes Cisco IPS tick?: Cisco NAC expert Jamey Heary examines the ins and outs of Cisco IPS. Network World Security Buyer's Guide Find the right security products for your enterprise - fast. From anti-spam to wireless LAN security, our Buyer's Guides have detailed information on hundreds of products in more than 20 categories. With the side-by-side comparison tool you can evaluate product features to make the best decision for your enterprise. Click here to go to the Security Buyer's Guide now. Sendmail adds outbound compliance to messaging security appliance, 08/13/07: Sendmail has released a new version of its Sentrion messaging security appliance that adds protection for outbound e-mail. U.K. police data stolen in server heist, 08/13/07: A database containing mobile phone numbers and information about their use has been stolen from a company carrying out forensic investigations for police forces across the U.K. U.K. gov't ignoring e-crime, says Lords, 08/10/07: The influential Lords Science and Technology Committee has accused the U.K. Government of turning its back on Internet crime, leaving ordinary users to fend for themselves. Network product bargains Where do you turn to for bargains? Are pricing structures from major vendors a nightmare? What's your best deal, ever? Join the discussion.

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