Vendors seek unity on identity protocols; Mac developers get antipiracy tools

Security News Alert This newsletter is sponsored by INS Network Pros' Favorite Freeware Tools Get your copy of Network World's latest Executive Guide "Management's Many Faces" and see which free management tools are rated tops by your peers. Also, find case studies and expert information on the technology and techniques network IT executives are using to address today's management challenges. Click here to download. Network World's Security News Alert, 06/07/07 Vendors seek unity on identity protocols, 06/06/07:  Microsoft will participate in a meeting later this month with vendors and organizations that are backing several different identity management systems, an indication that cooperation between the software giant and its peers is improving. Click here for more. Schoolteacher granted new trial in spyware case, 06/11/07:  Connecticut schoolteacher Julie Amero, convicted in a classroom computer incident she says happened because spyware took over the computer at her desk, today was granted a new trial instead of a possible jail term. Click here for more. Accellion updates secure file transfer appliance, 06/06/07:  Accellion Monday announced a version of its secure file transfer appliance that features internationalization, an enhanced user interface, and new management capabilities. Click here for more. Don't Overlook Inside Security Threats Research says it's not just vendor hype: Most companies have significant vulnerabilities they're not aware of and vastly underestimate the risk of insider attacks. Watch this Webcast and learn which attacks you need to be worried about, which are the most underestimated threats and much more. Click here to view the webcast. Reconnex announces deal with BigFix, 06/05/07:  Data-leak prevention provider Reconnex and BigFix, an IT service-delivery company, on Tuesday announced plans to provide an integrated offering that enforces compliance across customers’ desktops, servers and laptops. Click here for more. Sophos secures global deal with GE, 06/06/07:  One of the world's most recognized brands, GE has signed an agreement to begin deploying Sophos across the globe. Click here for more. Mac developers get antipiracy tools, 06/06/07:  Nalpeiron has announced a solution enabling Mac developers to implement antipiracy technologies in their software. Click here for more.

TODAY'S MOST-READ STORIES: 1. 5 new ways to authenticate users 2. FAQ: What Avaya going private is all about 3. What Google bought in the past 12 months 4. Churn in the VoIP market? 5. Will Cisco suffer IBM's fate? 6. Firefox flaws raise Mozilla security doubts 7. Adult filmmakers taking their lumps on ‘Net? 8. Avaya goes private in $8.2B deal 9. Slideshow: 5 new ways to authenticate users 10. Stealthy attack serves malicious code only once MOST-READ REVIEW: How low can your data go with virtual tape libraries?

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