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Five steps to ultimate Firefox security
Over the years, many have touted Mozilla's Firefox as one of the most secure Web browsers. But as with other browsers, the security level offered depends on the settings. Some security features need to be manually enabled. Those turned on by default should still be double-checked. Read More

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Stonesoft Firewall Appliances for Demanding Environments
To keep up with today's sophisticated threats and complex network traffic, a first generation firewall will not do. View now

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WHITE PAPER: Dell Inc.

2013 Next Generation Firewall Security Value Map
Read this case study to learn how ZapFi enabled comprehensive gateway security and granular application intelligence for large-volumes of wireless and VPN traffic. In addition, ZapFi eliminated overhead and latency, by integrating Dell SonicWALL SuperMassive, TZ Series and Global Management System (GMS) solutions. View Now

How to Secure USB Drives and Other Portable Storage Devices
For all their convenience, misplaced or stolen storage devices often result in the loss of confidential data. To protect against embarrassing, costly and damaging data breaches, take these steps to protect your employees' portable storage devices. Read More

Feds Take A Leadership Role Toward Self-Defending Networks
Around 2005, Cisco coined the term, "self-defending networks" and used it to market products like Cisco PIX and Catalyst IDS blades. By 2007, the marketing brain trust at Cisco had moved on in another direction, adopting another grand theme for network security. Read More

WHITE PAPER: Cisco Systems

Getting the Most Out of Your Next-Generation Firewall
Trends such as BYOD and the adoption of social media and other grey applications as legitimate business tools have had profound effects on organizations of all sizes. Read Now

US weapons system designs were reportedly viewed by Chinese hackers
The designs for over two dozen advanced U.S. weapon systems, including missile defenses, combat aircraft and ships, were reportedly accessed by Chinese hackers. Read More

The hidden dark side of today's hottest tech trends
New technologies and new IT strategies are here to solve all your problems -- except the ones they create Read More

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Authentication and Identity Management
Analyst firm, CEB TowerGroup, recently conducted an independent analysis of the leading authentication solutions providers to help decision makers identify key components of a technology investment decision and effectively compare vendor technology products. Download their latest report to learn more. Learn more.

Commission wants to turn tables on IP thieves by crippling PCs with extortion-style lock-outs
Buried in a 100-page report issued last week by the Commission on the Theft of American Intellectual Property was a recommendation to copy a tactic cyber scammers use to extort money from innocent victims. Read More

Google's latest Penguin update lets you squeal on spammy websites -- as well as anyone else
The latest version of Google's sophisticated anti-spam algorithm, dubbed Penguin 2.0, was announced yesterday in an official blog post from the company's well-known webspam czar, Mike Cutts. Read More

Researchers warn of increased Zeus malware activity this year
The amount of cybercriminal activity associated with the Zeus family of financial Trojan programs has increased during the past few months, according to security researchers from antivirus vendor Trend Micro. Read More

Schnucks wants federal court to handle data breach lawsuit
St. Louis-based grocery chain Schnuck Markets has claimed that a potential class action lawsuit filed against it in an Illinois state court over a recent data breach really belongs in federal court because of the case's scope and damages involved Read More

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