Cisco nixes conference session on hacking IOS router code

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Network World's Security News Alert

Cisco nixes conference session on hacking IOS router code,
07/27/05

Cisco this week asked that a presentation on how to hack its IOS
router software be pulled from a security conference in Las
Vegas.
<http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/072705-cisco-ios.html?nl>

CA acquires e-mail security vendor Qurb Inc., 07/26/05

Computer Associates Tuesday bolstered its security software
product line by acquiring e-mail security software vendor Qurb
Inc.
<http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/072605-ca-qurb.html?nl>

Linksys simplifies WLAN security setup, 07/26/05

A one-button setup technology that Cisco's Linksys division and
chip maker Broadcom developed for secure wireless LANs finally
hit the market on Monday, as Linksys also announced a travel
router that includes the technology.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlsecuritynewsal3994>

Oki video surveillance system can check for bombs, 07/26/05

Japan's Oki Electric Industry next week will release a video
surveillance system that can issue alerts when it detects
suspicious behavior or intrusions, the company said Tuesday. The
system could prove useful for beefing up security at airports,
...
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