Recognizing standards

New Windows netbooks may harbor malware; Microsoft confirms serious IIS bug, downplays threat Security: Identity Management Alert NetworkWorld.com | Update Your Profile Sponsored by Sun Microsystems The Complete Buyers� Guide for Identity Management Whether you�re a developer or an IT executive, this comprehensive guide is the must-have tool to effectively evaluate and select the right identity management solution for your organization. Clearly organized sections cover today�s most important identity management topics you�ll need to consider. Spotlight Story Recognizing standards One of the highlights of the recent European Identity Conference was the conferring of the European Identity Awards, which recognize outstanding projects, innovations and additional developments in standards -- an area that should get even more recognition. Read full story Related News: iPhone security, Part 1 My friend and colleague Adjunct Professor Richard Steinberger from the MSIA Program at Norwich University sent me an e-mail note recently about the interesting security model used by Apple for its mobile devices. I invited him to expand on his thoughts and am delighted to present his analysis today. Everything that follows is entirely Ric�s work with minor edits. New Windows netbooks may harbor malware Kaspersky Labs is warning users to scan brand new systems for malware before connecting them to the Internet after discovering attack code on a just-out-of-the-box Windows XP netbook. Microsoft confirms serious IIS bug, downplays threat Microsoft late Monday confirmed that its Internet Information Services (IIS) Web-server software contains a flaw that could let attackers steal data, but it downplayed the threat. May Giveaways Cisco Subnet, Microsoft Subnet and Google Subnet are collectively giving away books on Google Apps Deciphered, the CCNA Security exam, an awesome SQL Server 2005/2008 training video and the grand prize, a Microsoft training course from New Horizons worth up to $2,500. Deadline for entries May 31. Evolution of Ethernet From 3Mbps over shared coax to 40/100Gbps over fiber…and beyond. Apple iPhoneys: The 4G edition iPhone enthusiasts from around the Web offer their visions for the next-gen iPhone. Successfully Secure Tape Drive Data Protect your private business and customer data with confidence using LTO-4 data encryption. Silverton Consulting offers a thorough examination of information security issues and explains why using LTO-4 data encryption makes the most sense. Get all of the details today. Learn More Create Your Own Agenda at IT Roadmap Customize a day of learning just for yourself! Attend IT Roadmap Conference & Expo and explore new solutions and examine new technology across 10 relevant areas of IT. Security, Virtualization, SaaS, VoIP, Green IT and more. 10 U.S. cities in '09. Select your city, register and attend free   May 20, 2009 TOP STORIES | MOST DUGG STORIES Domain name company cries croc tears over 'censorship' Why BlackBerry still beats iPhone for some Death of the mouse Leaked copies of Windows 7 RC contain Trojan RIM to bind BlackBerry to Cisco phones Top 7 reasons people quit Linux Citrix embraces Apple with iPhone virtualization Give users passwords they don't have to remember Cisco cool to Obama's tax loophole plan Use the Cisco restroom at your own risk Network World on Twitter: Get our tweets and stay plugged in to networking news MOST-WATCHED VIDEO Notebook replaces trackpad with LCD panel Take a Holistic Approach to Business Security Take a business-level view of security and risk management, so you can prioritize security activities and focus on those that make the most strategic sense. With this white paper, learn to direct resources to mitigate risk and costs, and see how IBM enterprise security can optimize business results. Read Now Compare products, get advice, and check out tests and reviews from the experts at Network World. Over 70 categories. Visit now   This email was sent to security.world@gmail.com Complimentary Subscriptions Available for newsletter subscribers. Receive 50 issues of Network World Magazines, in print or electronic format, free of charge. Apply here. Terms of Service/Privacy   Subscription Services Update your profile To subscribe or unsubscribe to any Network World newsletter, change your e-mail address or contact us, click here. Unsubscribe Network World, Inc., 492 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, MA 01701 Copyright Network World, Inc., 2009 www.networkworld.com