Microsoft's Live@edu email not encrypted on cloud servers

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	Microsoft's Live@edu email not encrypted on cloud servers Thousands of universities, and millions of people, are turning to Microsoft Live@edu for cloud applications. But Live@edu "enhanced privacy and security features" do not include encrypting email on servers. Microsoft promises that its free Live@edu e-mail and collaboration tool is better than the rest because it still meets a university's security and "privacy" needs. But it appears to be missing one critical step in doing so -- encrypting data stored on servers. Read More WHITE PAPER: Cisco Cloud Security on IT's Terms Outsourcing security has been controversial. There's simply too much at stake, some say, but new IDG research reveals the 51% of companies are either using or considering cloud-based security. This paper examines the top 3 myths of cloud security, email security in the cloud, as well as the importance of Data Loss Prevention. Read now! In this Issue Cisco expands 11n Wi-Fi line, mobile VPN client Research project aims to simplify large-scale network control Fake browser warnings dupe users into downloading 'scareware' 'Political' cyberattacks hit half of large companies Piracy group threatens more DDoS attacks White House set to nail up solar panels Cisco launches high-end security appliance Facebook hit by new iPhone spam attack PCI security group speaks out on encryption Symantec now manages Apple iOS and Google Android smartphones WHITE PAPER: Watchguard Unified Threat Management - Market Review Compare the major brands of security products by UTM throughput per MSRP dollar to see where you will get the best value for your money. Find out how you can have full UTM capabilities for comprehensive protection and still have blazing fast throughput to keep your network humming. Read now! Cisco expands 11n Wi-Fi line, mobile VPN client Cisco expanded its mobile offerings with a new low-end 802.11n Wi-Fi access point, a new version of its AnyConnect secure client for mobile devices, and took the first step to creating virtual mobile clients, unveiling support for Citrix and VMware products. Read More Research project aims to simplify large-scale network control Network control project touted by Google, Nicira and NEC under the International Computer Science Institute (ICSI) and UC Berkeley Simplifying large scale network environments is a complex task but one that a number of researchers and vendors are trying to undertake.  This week researchers from Google, Nicira Networks and NEC under the guise of the International Computer Science Institute (ICSI) at UC Berkeley will present a research project at this week's Read More Fake browser warnings dupe users into downloading 'scareware' Scammers are spoofing the anti-malware warnings of popular browsers to dupe Windows users into downloading fake security software, according to Symantec. Read More WEBCAST: Cisco Ironport Systems Is Cloud Email Security Right for You? Many companies are shifting email applications and data into the cloud model—and yet not without concerns about security. To be sure, business-critical data must be protected. In this webcast, Cisco's senior manager for cloud security, Joel McFarland, addresses the concerns and offers strategies to take control of email security. Learn More 'Political' cyberattacks hit half of large companies When asked if their enterprises had been hit by "politically minded attacks" that could include terrorist or state-sponsored cyberattacks aimed at stealing sensitive inform or bringing down the network, half of the IT managers at 1,580 enterprises worldwide answered they thought that had happened to them. Read More Piracy group threatens more DDoS attacks The self-styled campaigners who launched DDoS attacks on a range of prominent copyright and anti-piracy organisations last week has threatened further attacks in an interview with security company, Panda Security. Read More White House set to nail up solar panels White House to get solar panels, hot water heaterThe White House gets s lot of heat and it is about to take advantage of some of it.  With a nod toward the green effort, the US Department of Energy said it plans to install solar panels and a solar hot water heater on the roof of the White House residence. Read More WHITE PAPER: NetApp Read More! ESG Whitepaper talking about Windows Data Consolidation in Mid-Sized Virtual Server Environments. This paper focuses on the challenges of virtualizing Windows environments and the need to consider network storage as a part of the overall solution. NetApp and VMware's joint solution is also examined in detail. Read now! Cisco launches high-end security appliance Cisco today announced a multi-function security appliance that combines a firewall with VPN support, plus an intrusion-prevention system (IPS), to reach speeds up to 20 Gbps with 10,000 VPN connections and 350,000 connections per second. Read More Facebook hit by new iPhone spam attack Facebook users are being warned about a new spam scam that tries to tempt users into visiting a website with the promise of a free Apple iPhone. Read More PCI security group speaks out on encryption The organization in charge of defining security for the payment-card industry's merchants and service providers Tuesday issued two guidance papers, the first on end-to-end encryption and the second on payment card technology used more commonly in Europe than the United States. Read More Symantec now manages Apple iOS and Google Android smartphones Symantec today announced that its mobile device management software now supports Apple iOS and Google Android, via Microsoft's Enterprise ActiveSync protocol, which both platforms support. The release is part of an expanded push by the security vendor to eventually deal with the wide range of mobility threats. Read More
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