Microsoft to fix URI security flaw after criticism; Trend Micro releases 2008 security suites

Security News Alert This newsletter is sponsored by Blue Coat Get the latest on Web Acceleration Tools Discover how to significantly improve document delivery times for users that are physically away from your centralized data center. A document that takes 80 minutes to delivery to a user across the globe could be delivered in three minutes with Web acceleration. Learn how your IT organization can benefit from this technology. Listen to this Webcast now. Network World's Security News Alert, 10/12/07 Microsoft to fix URI security flaw after criticism, 10/11/07: Microsoft plans to fix a bug in the Windows operating system that has been blamed for a handful of critical vulnerabilities in Windows software. Trend Micro releases 2008 security suites, debuts Pro package, 10/11/07:Trend Micro has released it's 2008 Internet security suite, comprising three separate offerings aimed at various levels of Internet usage. Quantum cryptography to secure ballots in Swiss election, 10/10/07: Swiss officials are using quantum cryptography technology to protect voting ballots cast in the Geneva region of Switzerland during parliamentary elections to be held Oct. 21, marking the first time this type of advanced encryption will be used for election protection purposes. Webcast: Get the latest on NAC Learn the latest on Network Access Control in Network World's Perspectives Editorial Webcast. Discover how IT professionals can leverage this hot security technology in their networks, while also learning about key management areas that have not yet been perfected. To learn more click here. Beware of default passwords when converting CiscoWorks wireless devices: Cisco is urging CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine customers who have converted to a Cisco Wireless Control System to set strong passwords for all accounts on the WCS. The dirty details of biometrics, 10/11/07: If the fingerprint-smudged glass plates on biometric devices skeeve you out, Purdue University researchers have some good news for you: The devices aren’t any germier than typical doorknobs. California state site can't shake porn problems, 10/11/07: The Web site blamed for last week's Internet problems within the State of California has been taken offline after links to pornographic material reappeared on the site. .Asia registry to crack down on phishy domains, 10/11/07: The registry for the new .asia TLD (top-level domain) plans to ban domain names that are consistently used for phishing sites. Buzzblog: A burning question: What's up with all the fires?: That iPod-in-the-pants conflagration earlier this week provided the ignition point for my curiosity: I mean doesn't it seem as though we're seeing an inordinate number of technology-related fires this year? Check out these 10 stories. The Network World IT Buyer's Guides provide comprehensive, detailed information on how to select, test, buy and deploy thousands of network and IT products. The new Network World IT Buyer's Guides offer even more features than before, here's just one that's worth checking out: Secure Web Gateway Successful Cisco training and certifications with Wendell Odom: You love his books, known as the quintessential tools for Cisco certifications and training. You love his blog on Cisco Subnet,  The Cisco Cert Zone. Now text chat with Wendell live, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. EDT, Wednesday Oct. 24, where he will answer your questions on certifications, training, Cisco technology and anything else you want to talk about. Wendell has spent the majority of the last 15 years teaching, consulting, and writing about networking technologies in general and Cisco products in particular. No registration is required. Just go to the Network World Chat page at the appointed time and log in.

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