All the week's news and views about Security, 08/29/05
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Network World's Security News Alert
Intel eyes Wi-Fi security, 08/29/05
Intel is developing a way to locate a Wi-Fi user by timing how
long it takes for packets to travel to and from a wireless
access point, which could prevent users outside a house or
office from accessing a Wi-Fi network indoors.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlsecuritynewsal5989>
Clear Choice Test: SCO's OpenServer 6 picks up security, but
needs polish, 08/29/05
The SCO Group's recently released OpenServer 6 leverages updates
to a newly minted Unix System V Release 5 kernel, performs
reasonably well in the 32-bit realm and supports new security
features.
<http://www.networkworld.com/reviews/2005/082905-sco-test.html>
Technology Update: Federation gateway bridges identity
standards, 08/29/05
In an environment where federated identity management standards
are still evolving, a federation gateway enables companies to
deploy federated identity management with the confidence of
knowing they can seamlessly connect with their business partners
irrespective of protocol.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlsecuritynewsal5990>
Symantec revamps multi-purpose boxes, 08/29/05
Symantec this week plans to unveil three all-in-one gateways
that combine VPN/firewall, anti-spam, anti-virus, Web filtering
and other security functions.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlsecuritynewsal5991>
McAfee readies home Wi-Fi security, 08/29/05
All home Wi-Fi gear comes with the bricks and mortar to put up
at least a basic security wall against intruders and
eavesdroppers, but McAfee wants to sell teleworkers a better
trowel for building it.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlsecuritynewsal5992>
ELI simplifies small office security, 08/29/05
An enterprising start-up has hatched a plan to make wireless LAN
security both simple and strong for small-business users,
teleworkers and consumers.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlsecuritynewsal5993>
Sabre flies with SSL, 08/29/05
Travel services giant Sabre wanted to give customers access to
its data center without having to provision, install, manage and
maintain remote access gear, and it found the answer in SSL
VPNs.
<http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/082905-sabre.html>
Novell gussies up management suite, 08/29/05
Novell, continuing to push hard on its open source agenda, last
week announced an upgrade to its management suite that includes
improved Linux support.
<http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/082905-zenworks.html>
Opinion: Open up your network, 08/29/05
We are making it too hard to collaborate with others. Our
networks are closed forts to anyone outside of the corporation.
<http://www.networkworld.com/columnists/2005/082905layland.html>
Opinion: Another wireless firewall router, 08/29/05
Security sells, and many small businesses get pushed by
consultants and resellers to move up to a more "professional"
router/firewall/VPN device. I've been testing the WatchGuard
Firebox X Edge 50w, one of many candidates when moving upstream.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlsecuritynewsal5994>
LANDesk revamps mgmt. software suites, 08/29/05
LANDesk this week is set to unveil upgrades for its systems
management software suites that are designed to help customers
secure remote access and manage servers when their networks are
down.
<http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/082905-landesk.html>
FaceTime readies spyware prevention, 08/29/05
FaceTime next month plans to ship an anti-spyware product that
will let users block adware and malicious code at the desktop
and gateway, as well as prevent unauthorized instant messaging
and peer-to-peer file sharing.
<http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/082905-facetime.html>
Start-up targets security response, 08/29/05
Start-up Enira Technologies this week plans to roll out software
that lets users respond to security problems by applying filters
or shutting off access to LAN segments to protect desktops and
servers.
<http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/082905-enira.html>
Three indicted in U.S. spam crackdown, 08/26/05
Three people accused of sending massive amounts of spam face
possible prison sentences after being indicted by a grand jury
in the U.S. state of Arizona and accused of violating the
CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 and other charges, the U.S. Department of
Justice said in a statement.
<http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/082605-spam-prison.html>
Authorities make arrests linked to recent worm spate, 08/26/05
Local police have arrested several people in Turkey and Morocco
under suspicion of involvement in last week's spate of computer
worms, according to Microsoft.
<http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/082605-worm-arrests.html>
Newsletter: APC patches server shutdown issue, 08/25/05
American Power Conversion (APC), a maker of uninterruptible
power supplies for servers and workstations, has fixed a problem
with its PowerChute management software that could disable
servers and cause downtime for customers.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlsecuritynewsal5995>
The top 5: Today's most-read stories
1. Windows XP also has plug-and-play vulnerability
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlsecuritynewsal5934>
2. 2005 salary survey
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlsecuritynewsal3996>
3. The ROI of VoIP
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlsecuritynewsal3323>
4. IT staff shortage looming
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlsecuritynewsal5335>
5. CLECs play a new tune
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlsecuritynewsal5836>
Today's most-forwarded story:
Police 'futurists' walk fine line between goals and liberties
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlsecuritynewsal5996>
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This newsletter is sponsored by HP
FROM THE NETWORK CORE TO THE NETWORK EDGE
Traffic management becomes critical as your network
infrastructure expands to support different types of traffic and
users. Most traffic management solutions have serious
limitations: too expensive, difficult to use, and overly taxing
on bandwidth. However ProCurve Networking by HP addresses these
requirements, overcomes the limitations of other solutions, and
gives you valuable insight into LAN performance.
http://www.fattail.com/redir/redirect.asp?CID=111693
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