Two-factor authentication: Pros and cons; Will Cisco ASR 9000 kill Juniper MX960? Windows 7 endless reboots continue

Will the Cisco ASR 9000 kill the Juniper MX960?; Windows 7 endless reboot answer evades Microsoft Daily News AM Alert NetworkWorld.com | Update Your Profile | Forward this to a Friend >>> Sponsored by HP Daily Server News This resource center is updated daily with the latest server news and contains a weekly blog from our server expert and contributing editor, Deni Connor. It also contains a collection of valuable resources including IDC White Papers, HP Guides and data sheets, and more! Bookmark this page Spotlight Story Two-factor authentication: Pros and cons Two-factor authentication takes security beyond passwords, but it's not perfect. Here's a look at the evolution of authentication methods. Read full story Related News: Will the Cisco ASR 9000 kill the Juniper MX960? "This dynamic changes our original thesis, that the Juniper MX Ethernet switch would gain traction in some accounts as operators retired their CSCO Catalyst switches. 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