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Directories a hot topic for 10 years and running

What's up with encryption? | Microsoft issues emergency patch for Windows Web bug

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Directories a hot topic for 10 years and running
It's time for our monthly look back to what we were talking about 10 years ago in this newsletter. Two subjects dominated that month -- the future of directories in general and the future of one directory in particular. Read More


ARTICLE: Novell

Introducing Novell Identity Manager 4
For greater compliance, security and control, every IT strategy begins with an identity strategy. Introducing Novell Identity Manager 4—infusing intelligent identity management across applications and operating systems, from physical to virtual to cloud environments. View the demo now.

WHITE PAPER: Emerson Network Power

Precision Cooling vs. Comfort Cooling
Extreme temperature and humidity variations can damage computer systems and shorten equipment life. This eBook highlights the differences between precision air conditioning systems and building air conditioning systems, comparing energy efficiency and annual operating costs. Read Now

What's up with encryption?
Indeed whatever the reason, encryption technologies seem to be behind a series of important security happenings of late. Here's a look at some of the more interesting happenings shaping encryption today: Read More

Microsoft issues emergency patch for Windows Web bug
Microsoft today delivered an emergency patch for a Windows Web server flaw that is being actively exploited by hackers. Read More


WHITE PAPER: NetApp

Storage Buying Criteria for Shared Virtual Infrastructure
You can't make the best storage decisions for your business if you're not asking the right questions. This new RFP template makes it easy. It reflects today's IT reality and includes the key criteria to consider so you can position your organization for the future. Learn more!

Symantec lays out encryption roadmap
Symantec is laying down a strategy for integrating the two encryption-software companies it acquired, PGP Corp. and GuardianEdge Technologies. Read More

Smart "E-shirt" monitors your body, helps get your game on
An electronic shirt that can monitor your body as you exercise and report any problems may hit a sporting goods store near you soon. Read More

Study: Top web sites riskier than porn
Malware has become so common on the web that users are more likely to find malicious content while visiting popular sites than when they are on porn and gaming sites, according to research released Tuesday by security firm Websense Read More


WHITE PAPER: Blue Coat Systems

Blue Coat Web Security Report
With this report you'll get a summary of findings from Blue Coat Labs and gain insight into the current state of Web security. Read More

NIST blesses network access, desktop security
The Trusted Computing Group and the National Institute of Standards and Technology Tuesday joined to give their blessing to the union of two technologies that each have championed: TCG with its network-access control standard called Trusted Network Connect, and NIST with its desktop-security configuration standard called the Security Control Automation Protocol. Read More

Four steps toward safer online banking
With the ZeuS Trojan continually being revised and updated, the malware remains effective as a tool for stealing online financial credentials, but there are some simple measures banks could take to make online accounts more secure, according to the SANS Institute. Read More

LinkedIn users attacked by deadly Zeus spam
Networking site LinkedIn is being used as the lure for a huge spam campaign designed to infect UK and US businesses with the data-stealing Zeus/Zbot Trojan, Cisco has reported. Read More

Wikileaks risking lives says upset Wikipedia founder
Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales has launched a strongly-worded attack on controversial whistleblowing site Wikileaks, accusing it of risking lives with some of its recent Afghan war disclosures. Read More

Heartland Payment Systems bolsters encryption
Heartland Payment Systems, which last year suffered a devastating data breach, has been on a mission to secure payment-card processing . Read More



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