Debate rages over German spyware plan; SurfControl upgrades e-mail filter

Security News Alert This newsletter is sponsored by Raritan Computer, Inc. Data Center Build outs Simplified Download this whitepaper, Data Center Transformations, to learn how to make data center build outs, consolidations and acquisitions (BOCA) less complex and time consuming. Discover tools and techniques as well as key questions and topics that should be discussed with the business management side of the house. or more information click here. Network World's Security News Alert, 09/05/07 Debate rages over German government spyware plan, 09/05/07: When it comes to who can and who can't be a hacker, the German government appears to want its cake and eat it, too. SurfControl upgrades e-mail filter software, 09/05/07: SurfControl on Wednesday announced an upgrade to its e-mail security filter software that adds reputation services and new compliance features, while also easing policy management. Indian bank site restored after malware attack, 09/04/07: The Web site of Bank of India, one of India's leading banks, was restored early Tuesday. The bank had closed the site on Friday after it found that the site had been hacked, and was dispensing malicious code. 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 Doesn't Cisco love IronPort anymore? Rational Security blog asks: Cisco, Trend Micro cozy up; where does that leave Cisco acquisition IronPort? Cisco NAC plus Cisco ISR routers Cisco Subnet blogger Jamey Heary explains how Cisco NAC Appliance Server is integrated into the Cisco ISR routers. Ethical decision-making: Using formal and informal guidelines, 09/04/07: In my last two columns, I began discussing the July 30 column by Vauhini Vara of the _Wall Street Journal_ entitled, “Ten Things Your IT ... From Microsoft Subnet We are giving away 15 free copies of the super hot title "Why Software Sucks... and What You Can Do About It" (read a sample chapter). Read the author's blog on Microsoft Subnet.

TODAY'S MOST-READ STORIES: 1. IBM stores data on an atom 2. Cisco plans to blend two NAC schemes 3. Cisco playing network defense 4. Microsoft blames human error for glitch 5. Airline puts Linux PC in every seat 6. MPLS proposal spawns IETF, ITU turf war 7. Citrix stock remains on Nasdaq pending review 8. Notes from OPNETWORK 2007 9. Hacks hit embassy, government e-mail worldwide 10. Psst... Wanna buy a data center? MOST-READ REVIEW: IBM Lotus Sametime tops corporate IM platform review

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