Microsoft Security Summary: Don't Sweat 0-days & Wise Up Stupid and Lazy Users!

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	Microsoft Security Summary: Don't Sweat 0-days & Wise Up Stupid and Lazy Users! After collecting data from over 600 million computers worldwide, Microsoft released the Microsoft Security Intelligence Report Volume 11 [PDF] which "exposes the threat landscape of exploits, vulnerabilities, and malware" during the first half of 2011. Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: Sophos Free Conficker Malware Removal Tool from Sophos Conficker is still the most common piece of malware putting unpatched computers at risk. Detect and remove Conficker today! In this Issue The Apple security survival guide Raytheon's cyberchief describes 'Come to Jesus' moment The SSL certificate industry can and should be replaced NASA's 7 wicked cool crop-circle corn mazes Peer-to-peer update to Zeus Trojan confers resistance to take-downs NASA video game lets you build, run complex space network RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: Palo Alto Networks 10 Things Your Next Firewall Must Do Choosing a next-generation firewall is more than a simple comparison of technical features. It's about balancing the needs of the business with the risks associated with modern applications. Gain access to valuable information in one location- read articles and watch videos that will empower you to make the right decision. Learn More! The Apple security survival guide Attacks against the Mac are on the rise, and users need to know what they're up against to mount an effective defense. Here's a survival guide that will help. Read More Raytheon's cyberchief describes 'Come to Jesus' moment After Raytheon began selling missiles to Taiwan in 2006, the defense company's computer network came under a torrent of cyberattacks. Read More WHITE PAPER: Trend Micro Before Taking the Cloud Plunge Security and privacy are critical concerns for those considering cloud adoption. The differences between SaaS, PaaS and IaaS are significant and require careful due diligence. This paper will help you do the homework necessary to compare security practices and determine which model is right for your organization. Read More The SSL certificate industry can and should be replaced The SSL certificate authorities like Comodo that have had their security undermined by hackers shouldn't be trusted, and in fact, the way the entire SSL certificate industry of today works can and should be replaced with something better, says Moxie Marlinspike, a security expert who's come up with a plan he says will do that. Read More NASA's 7 wicked cool crop-circle corn mazes NASA, seven space farms team to build out-of-this world corn mazes Read More WHITE PAPER: Dell and Intel Laying the Groundwork for Private and Public Clouds Over the past two years, the concept of cloud computing has grabbed hold of the IT consciousness and stirred up the industry. But with so many vendors jumping into the cloud-computing fray, promising the world and then some, deciphering what's real and what's not can be difficult for even the most seasoned IT professionals. Read now. Peer-to-peer update to Zeus Trojan confers resistance to take-downs The Zeus financial malware has been updated with P-to-P (peer-to-peer) functionality that makes it much more resilient to take-down efforts and gives its controllers flexibility in how they run their fraud operations. Read More NASA video game lets you build, run complex space network NASA this week rolled out a video game that lets would-be network executives design and build a giant virtual ground and space communications system that would keep astronauts in orbit and scientists on the ground in touch. Read More
	SLIDESHOWS 26 helpful open source network management tools Over the last decade or so, open source development has skyrocketed, and network management software has ridden that wave. Many frustrated IT administrators have turned to free tools to monitor, configure and map their networked devices. Here are 26 examples of open source network management software tools to help you do your job. GOODIES FROM MICROSOFT SUBNET We've got books on System Center and Microsoft training of the winner's choice from Webucator.. Enter here.Also: Please take our survey on certifications and your career MOST-READ STORIES 2012 IT budgets, salaries on the rise, survey says FBI rolling out nationwide face search and recognition system Microsoft releases service packs galore 5 cloud security companies to watch Father of SSL says security linchpin has lots of life left Watch large hadron collider collisions with an Android app Computer infected? Blame yourself, Microsoft report concludes Cell phone subscriptions outnumber people in U.S. Microsoft launches Firefox, Chrome attack campaign More on the Cisco Nexus v2
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