Microsoft's security, identity integration plan dragging

The U.S. Patriot Act has an impact on cloud security; Microsoft Security Essentials Launches Tuesday Security Alert NetworkWorld.com | Update Your Profile | Forward this to a Friend >>> Sponsored by Beyond Trust BeyondTrust PowerBroker: Root Access Risk Control for the Enterprise Compliance efforts and security concerns have driven businesses to make substantial investments in threat control. In this paper, EMA analysts examine BeyondTrust PowerBroker, a comprehensive solution designed to close these gaps for the enterprise with provable control. Read More Spotlight Story Microsoft's security, identity integration plan dragging Microsoft executives say the company's ambitious plan to integrate security and identity software is progressing slower than hoped but that the foundation for the work will be set early next year. Read full story Related News: The U.S. Patriot Act has an impact on cloud security Cloud security includes the obligation to meet regulations about where data is actually stored, something that is having unforeseen consequences for U.S. firms trying to do business in Canada. Microsoft Security Essentials Launches Tuesday If you can't wait to get your hands on Microsoft's upcoming free antivirus app, and you missed the limited public beta period, you won't have to wait any longer. Microsoft has confirmed that its Security Essentials antivirus software will be publicly available September 29. 1,000 year-old math problem solved Normally I would avoid math problems where scientists start off by saying: "The numbers involved are so enormous that if their digits were written out by hand they would stretch to the moon and back." Zero Security CCIEs have been added to the worldwide CCIE count over the past three months Today George Morton - Dual CCIE #18532 Routing and Switching/Security, provided his detailed analysis of Cisco's new worldwide CCIE count: "Well, it's that time again when Cisco releases their CCIE numbers. The last time was in June when the total CCIE count went over 20,000 for the first time. "This is the first of two articles on the CCIE count. The second will be the annual CCIE number count... Scareware sellers poison 'iPhone MMS' search results Criminals have poisoned major search engines for terms related to the new MMS capability of Apple's iPhone, and are using the results to steer users to fake Windows security software downloads, a researcher said today SMBs need help with disaster recovery planning Small to medium-sized business (SMB) customers are not as well protected with a disaster recovery (DR) plan as they think, opening the door for ripe channel opportunity, suggests recent findings from a Symantec-sponsored survey. Adobe Lightroom, Camera Raw bug hits PowerPC users Adobe has highlighted a bug discovered in the latest Photoshop Lightroom and Camera Raw updates that may hit Mac PowerPC users. Senators want to end telecom immunity for spying program Four Democratic U.S. senators will introduce a bill to repeal a provision protecting telecommunications carriers from lawsuits targeting their assistance to a controversial U.S. National Security Agency surveillance program. Defining Cloud Security: Six Perspectives Cloud computing is all the rage these days, but confusion abounds over how best to secure it. Here, six IT security practitioners share their ideas on the key components of a cloud defense (part of an ongoing series). Microsoft Subnet is giving away training from New Horizons and 15 copies of Windows Server 2008 How-To. Cisco Subnet is giving away 15 copies of Interconnecting Data Centers Using VPLS. Google Subnet is hosting many new bloggers (watch for giveaway information soon.) Entry forms can be found on the Cisco Subnet and Microsoft Subnet home pages. Network World on Twitter? You bet we are Are netbooks ready for the enterprise? 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Visit this site today!   September 30, 2009 MOST-READ STORIES Cell towers that blend vs. those that offend Microsoft releases Security Essentials antimalware tool Fighting Conficker Pressure on Microsoft, as Windows attack now public Book of Odds opening eyes to new probabilities Cisco unveils data center blade switch John Chambers slams Cisco with $2.3 million in private jet expenses Apple pushes unnecessary software to Windows PCs Microsoft, researchers release new operating system project Port 666 NWW Executive Guide: The New Security Reality Gain the required knowledge to successfully fight social engineering attacks, comply with federal regulations, and discover the latest trends in data protection in this Executive Guide. Hear directly from your peers who have been through serious data breaches and have come out the other side stronger and more secure. Click here to learn more. Compare products, get advice, and check out tests and reviews from the experts at Network World. 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Microsoft's security, identity integration plan dragging

Microsoft's security, identity integration plan dragging; The U.S. Patriot Act has an impact on cloud security Security: Identity Management Alert NetworkWorld.com | Update Your Profile | Forward this to a Friend >>> Sponsored by Quest Software Connect with Experts at Quest Connect Interact, learn and find answers for your identity and access management issues– without leaving your keyboard! At Quest Connect October 21-22, a world of information is at your fingertips. Access white papers, demos and webcasts as you interact with experts like Jackson Shaw. Register for this free, global virtual event. Click to continue Spotlight Story Novell does it again There was a time, perhaps a dozen years ago, when Novell owned the identity management market. Of course, it's always been said of Novell that they have great technology, and abysmal marketing. They have managed to shoot themselves in the foot numerous times over the years -- and now they've done it again. Read full story Related News: Microsoft's security, identity integration plan dragging Microsoft executives say the company's ambitious plan to integrate security and identity software is progressing slower than hoped but that the foundation for the work will be set early next year. The U.S. Patriot Act has an impact on cloud security Cloud security includes the obligation to meet regulations about where data is actually stored, something that is having unforeseen consequences for U.S. firms trying to do business in Canada. School boards hit with cash-stealing Trojan The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation is probing a rash of reported online computer intrusions that have resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars being stolen from school districts in Illinois. Defining Cloud Security: Six Perspectives Cloud computing is all the rage these days, but confusion abounds over how best to secure it. Here, six IT security practitioners share their ideas on the key components of a cloud defense (part of an ongoing series). Senators want to end telecom immunity for spying program Four Democratic U.S. senators will introduce a bill to repeal a provision protecting telecommunications carriers from lawsuits targeting their assistance to a controversial U.S. National Security Agency surveillance program. Google, bank end dispute over Gmail account A federal judge in California has vacated a temporary restraining order that directed Google Inc. to deactivate a Gmail account in response to a complaint filed by the Rocky Mountain Bank of Wyoming. Microsoft Subnet is giving away training from New Horizons and 15 copies of Windows Server 2008 How-To. Cisco Subnet is giving away 15 copies of Interconnecting Data Centers Using VPLS. Google Subnet is hosting many new bloggers (watch for giveaway information soon.) Entry forms can be found on the Cisco Subnet and Microsoft Subnet home pages. Network World on Twitter? You bet we are Are netbooks ready for the enterprise? Five reasons to deploy netbooks and five reasons not to. Demo's biggest stars ever 1,500 innovators have presented at Demo. Here are the best. Secure in 15 - Start with Daily Practices Get the Secure in 15 toolkit starting with the "15 Minutes Month-at-a-Glance" calendar. McAfee will send you additional tools and tricks to stay protected around the clock. Click here to learn more. Sophos Security Solution Center With the threat landscape constantly changing, you need to have comprehensive protection that isn't complicated. With Sophos, you get complete protection for less investment. You get best-in-class threat protection, and data security and compliance that are simple and affordable so you can get more out of your existing security budget. Review timely resources at this Solution Center. Visit this site today!   September 30, 2009 MOST-READ STORIES Cell towers that blend vs. those that offend Microsoft releases Security Essentials antimalware tool Fighting Conficker Pressure on Microsoft, as Windows attack now public Book of Odds opening eyes to new probabilities Cisco unveils data center blade switch John Chambers slams Cisco with $2.3 million in private jet expenses Apple pushes unnecessary software to Windows PCs Microsoft, researchers release new operating system project Port 666 Staying a step ahead of the hackers Security managers may work for midsize or large organizations; they may operate from anywhere on the globe. But inevitably, they share a common goal: to better manage the risks associated with their business infrastructure. Increasingly, Web application security plays a significant role in achieving that goal. Learn More Compare products, get advice, and check out tests and reviews from the experts at Network World. Over 70 categories. 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Whitepapers Download Alert NetworkWorld.com | Resource Library | Update Your Profile September 30, 2009 Check out Network World's comprehensive library of whitepapers for IT professionals, which includes carefully selected topics that matter most to your organization. Each week you will receive updates sent straight to your inbox. You can see all of the available whitepapers at: www.networkworld.com/resourcelibrary/?type=whitepaper Qualys NWW Executive Guide: The New Security Reality Gain the required knowledge to successfully fight social engineering attacks, comply with federal regulations, and discover the latest trends in data protection in this Executive Guide. Hear directly from your peers who have been through serious data breaches and have come out the other side stronger and more secure. Sybase Gaining the Performance Edge Using a Column-Oriented Database Management System Many organizations are increasingly recognizing the potential benefits of how analytic databases can support reporting, strategic analysis, and other business intelligence activities. Explore the data explosion phenomenon and why column-oriented database systems are able to provide the boost that is needed to gain the performance edge. Beyond Trust BeyondTrust PowerBroker: Root Access Risk Control for the Enterprise Compliance efforts and security concerns have driven businesses to make substantial investments in threat control. In this paper, EMA analysts examine BeyondTrust PowerBroker, a comprehensive solution designed to close these gaps for the enterprise with provable control. Trend Micro Addressing Web Threats Recent research among senior IT managers reveals that, although organizations are taking steps to protect against Web-related threats to the enterprise, significant vulnerabilities still exist. This white paper provides specific considerations for addressing Web security liabilities. HP_Avnet How to Improve NOC Efficiencies Network managers are grappling with data center consolidation, expanding networks and shrinking change windows, network compliance and security issues, VoIP, and flat headcounts. Managing the network is getting more and more challenging. What's needed is a lifecycle approach based on an integrated tool set. This video shows a solution to those complexity challenges.   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