Citrix buys XML security firm QuickTree; Protect yourself from cross site scripting

Security News Alert This newsletter is sponsored by ProCurve Networking by HP Affordable, reliable network switches Find the right switch to meet your business needs. Check out this site, created by ProCurve Networking by HP, to learn about the latest LAN, WAN and wireless LAN products available. Learn which switches are supporting the latest standards and read real-world case studies. Click here for more details. Network World's Security News Alert, 09/06/07 Citrix buys XML security firm QuickTree, 09/05/07: Citrix Systems has bought QuickTree, a software developer focused on improving security and performance for XML and Web services. Comprehensive Network Access Control The new wave of sophisticated crimeware not only targets specific companies, but it also targets desktops and laptops as backdoor entryways into business operations and resources. Network access control enables proper configuration and security of user endpoints before they are allowed access on the corporate network. Click here to download this whitepaper Protect yourself from cross site scripting: A new guide promises to teach you all you need to know preventing this common and all-too-overlooked Web attack. Storm worm spoils Labor Day for some, 09/05/07: The Storm worm has struck again, this time as part of a Labor Day-themed spam blast.

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