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Tuesday, April 29, 2014

6 free network vulnerability scanners

Cracked: The infamous Atari E.T. game mystery | Microsoft Security Essentials goes bonkers just as support ends

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6 free network vulnerability scanners
Though you may know and follow basic security measures on your own when installing and managing your network and websites, you'll never be able to keep up with and catch all the vulnerabilities by yourself. Read More


WEBCAST: CA Technologies

LIVE EVENT: 5/7, The End of Data Protection As We Know It.
Traditional backup is going away, but where does this leave end-users? Learn more!

WHITE PAPER: Dell Software

Protect your organization while supporting mobility and BYOD
Check out this new white paper to learn how Dell Mobility Solutions for security can help protect your organization's information, systems and networks while simplifying administration and supporting employees with forward-thinking mobility initiatives for a range of devices and operating systems. Learn more

Cracked: The infamous Atari E.T. game mystery
Microsoft Xbox group finds long buried stash of Atari E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial games Read More


WEBCAST: Fortinet

Beyond the Hype. Real-world Testing of APT Solutions
This Fortinet webcast shares the NSS Labs findings from their group test results, including who's recommended and who isn't. Learn more >>

Microsoft Security Essentials goes bonkers just as support ends
Back when we were counting the days until the demise of Windows XP, there was some back and forth over whether or not Microsoft would continue to support Microsoft Security Essentials, its free antivirus software, for XP. Initial rumors said yes, Redmond said no, it would support it for another year. Read More


WEBCAST: Cisco Systems

Innovations that Protect Against Advanced Attackers
This webinar will explore new technologies and process for protecting endpoints from advanced attackers and how innovations like continuous data collection combined with big data analytics are pushing the envelope for what security teams can do during and after an advanced attacker puts them in their sights. Learn more >>

New IE zero-day first to leave Windows XP exposed, unprotected
Microsoft is trying to gauge the seriousness of a zero-day flaw in all Internet Explorer browsers from versions 6 through 11 and whether it warrants issuing an out-of-band fix before May's Patch Tuesday. Read More

INSIDER
Healthcare IT pros laud security, privacy tools
Healthcare IT spending is projected to hit $34.5 billion in North America this year as organizations wrestle with healthcare reform, adoption of electronic records, and the proliferation of digital and wireless medical devices. Read More


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