Security World: Symantec issues patch for corporate anti-virus software

All the week's news and views about Security, 09/05/05
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Network World's Security News Alert

Symantec issues patch for corporate anti-virus software,
09/06/05

Symantec has issued a patch for a vulnerability in its corporate
anti-virus software that could allow an unauthorized person to
access a company's servers.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlsecuritynewsal6469>

SonicWall offers versatile security platform, 09/05/05

SonicWall this week is introducing a new multifunction security
device that can scan for a laundry list of malicious activity
within corporate networks and keep outbreaks contained to LAN
segments.
<http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/090505-sonicwall.html>

Google hacking, 09/05/05

Johnny Long says he has never met a Google employee. And yet he
is at the center of a community of security experts and search
engine enthusiasts that might be developing some of the most
interesting uses of Google technology today.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlsecuritynewsal6470>

Clear Choice Test: Cisco Catalyst 4948-10GE aces performance
tests, 09/05/05

In an exclusive Network World test, Cisco's Catalyst 4948-10GE
delivered record low latency and line-rate throughput. Coupled
with innovative security mechanisms and an extensive list of
switching and routing features, this switch earns a Clear Choice
Test Award.
<http://www.networkworld.com/reviews/2005/090505-cisco-test.html>

Opinion: Preventing unauthorized network use, 09/05/05

Is there a tool that will provide a pop-up window/warning when
someone tries to attach something to a port and log on to our
computers? The window would need to contain information about
the location of the attacker.
<http://www.networkworld.com/columnists/2005/090505internet.html>

Supermarket chain freezes Internet access, 09/05/05

Audit of network usage at Balls Food Stores confirms that tight
policies are working to limit unauthorized Web surfing.
<http://www.networkworld.com/research/2005/090505-balls.html>

Reactivity secures RSS traffic, 09/05/05

Reactivity last week added support for the RSS format to its XML
gateway technology, providing a way for users to secure and
control access to information distributed using the real-time
communication technology.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlsecuritynewsal6471>

Opinion: Current attractions, 09/05/05

Every year around the same time retailers begin to advertise
their back-to-school sales, IT vendors start to pick up the pace
of new product introductions. Lately there have been a slew of
telework-oriented announcements - including new products and
services for bolstering security, simplifying remote access and
trimming expenses. Here are a few that caught my eye.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlsecuritynewsal6472>

The top 5: Today's most-read stories

1. VoIP rollouts generate heat, power concerns
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlsecuritynewsal6225>

2. Cell carriers tackle Katrina damage
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlsecuritynewsal6473>

3. 2005 salary survey
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlsecuritynewsal3996>

4. Google dives deeper into networking
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlsecuritynewsal6221>

5. Katrina news
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlsecuritynewsal6321>

Today's most-forwarded story:

Cell carriers tackle Katrina damage
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlsecuritynewsal6474>

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gap between IT and business services. Read about the future of
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about 'hot spots' and 'best products' in network management.
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