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    Hackers exploit second DirectShow zero-day using thousands of hijacked sites 07 July, 2009 08:18

    A new unpatched Windows bug surfaces; Microsoft hasn't patched the old one from May
    Thousands of legitimate Web sites hacked over the weekend are launching drive-by attacks using an exploit of a second critical unpatched vulnerability in Windows' DirectShow component, a Danish security company said today.
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    Opera CEO defends Unite against security concerns 07 July, 2009 08:34

    It is more difficult to hack into Web servers on 'millions of computers' than into a centralized server, he says
    Opera Software's CEO defended the Unite feature of the forthcoming Opera 10 browser against charges that it will increase the risk that hackers can break into people's PCs.
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    Complex firewalls cost money says new report 07 July, 2009 08:34

    Most organisations are getting a poor return on their investments in firewalls
    Most organisations are getting a poor return on their investments in firewalls due to the complex issues in managing them. This is despite the fact that enterprises are facing on average 300 network attacks every year.
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    Malware authors hit by recession too 07 July, 2009 00:12

    Even crims feeling pinch says security company.
    The recession might be having at least one positive effect - it has started cutting the volume of malware.
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    RSA's Coviello: Cloud computing not secure enough 06 July, 2009 08:24

    The good news is that these are early days for cloud computing and security can be improved
    Cloud-based services are being rolled out without enough attention being paid to securing these services and the information they handle. That was the finding of a recent study commissioned by RSA Security.
Features
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    New scam email uses Australian Federal Police to gain victims' trust 03 July, 2009 10:49

    Fake offers of free AFP monitoring service to stop "cybernetic attacks"
    Cyber criminals have changed tack in their ongoing scam campaign against banks, moving to the use of government agencies to gain the trust of unsuspecting email recipients.
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    AFP hits $6 million identity fraud syndicate 03 July, 2009 08:25

    $500,000 of goods per week purchased with fake credit cards
    The Australian Federal Police (AFP) claims to have struck a major blow to a multi-million identity fraud syndicate.
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    Has China's Green Dam burst? 03 July, 2009 16:14

    Despite official claims to the contrary, the Green Dam software was discovered to be blocking more than just pornography
    China did a sudden about-face late yesterday and decided to delay its controversial requirement that all computers sold after July 1 must come with Web filtering software.
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    DR a growing concern for A/NZ CIOs: Symantec 02 July, 2009 09:16

    Mission critical apps and cost of down-time major drivers
    CIOs in Australia and New Zealand are increasingly getting involved in the disaster recovery planning of their organisations, according to a new survey from Symantec.
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    Small-business network security 101 02 July, 2009 05:17

    Technology for protecting valuable data from prying eyes, warding off malware, managing spam, or empowering employees to work remotely and securely is now bundled in routers at prices that most organizations should be able to afford
    Today more than ever, good network security is vital to businesses of all sizes. Cybercriminals, equipped with sophisticated software that automates the task of seeking out vulnerabilities, aren't focusing on large enterprises alone; any easy target will do. Fortunately, however, good security isn't as expensive or as complicated to implement as it used to be.
How-tos
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    Creative ways to fight data leaks 28 April, 2009 07:01

    Understanding your network entrances and exits
    Data leakage has become a hot topic in information security. But what if you can't afford the tools that are specifically designed to keep employees from intentionally or mistakenly leaking private or valuable corporate data to the outside? It turns out there are some creative ways to use what you have (or can easily get) to tackle the problem.
Case Studies
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    Furniture maker uses NAC gear for more than NAC 03 October, 2008 10:38

    ForeScout CounterACT backs up other tools
    When Chad Clement joined worldwide office furniture maker Haworth 18 months ago, he discovered the company needed to get a handle on network security.
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    How does the CIA keep its IT staff honest? 12 September, 2008 11:12

    A look behind the CIA's networks
    Be prepared to go through a lot of scrutiny if you want to work in the Central Intelligence Agency's IT department, says chief information officer Al Tarasiuk.
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    Employment firm trains staff in compliance with network management kit 05 March, 2008 12:03

    Console keeps 350 Windows machines in check
    Employment and training firm CVGT has installed a network management toolkit to enforce compliance and protect the financial and personal data of its 40,000-plus apprentices and trainees.
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    Uni fortifies Western Front with IDS 22 February, 2008 20:11

    Nurtured NAC keeps malware out
    The University of Western Sydney (UWS) has today gone live with a managed Intrusion Detection System (IDS) for its 5000 users.
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    Law firm stop unsolicited mail with software-as-a-service 25 January, 2008 14:00

    In-house solution severed communications for longer than 30 minutes
    Sydney based law practice Law Partners Solicitors and Barristers (LPSB), has cleared network congestion and continual downtime by replacing its in-house Microsoft Outlook solution with hosted Exchange Server.
Interviews
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    SaaS, not shopping, is focus of Symantec's new CEO 26 June, 2009 09:32

    In five years, SaaS revenue will triple, Enrique Salem predicts
    CIOs think of Symantec as a company that buys its way into new markets. Over the past decade the Cupertino, California, vendor has snatched up about 30 companies as it's evolved from an antivirus and tools seller to an aspiring enterprise infrastructure vendor.
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    If Kaspersky were God... 31 December, 2008 09:00

    Eugene Kaspersky talks about the evolution of malware, the future of cybersecurity, the problems with the Internet, and more.
    We recently got the opportunity to interview Eugene Kaspersky, the man behind Kaspersky Anti Virus. Here's what he had to say about the evolution of malware, the future of cybersecurity, the problems with the Internet, and more.
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    The A-Z of Programming Languages: F# 23 December, 2008 12:30

    Microsoft researcher Don Syme talks about the development of F#, its simplicity when solving complex tasks, the thriving F# community and the future ahead for this fuctional programming language.
    Microsoft researcher Don Syme talks about the development of F#, its simplicity when solving complex tasks, the thriving F# community and the future ahead for this fuctional programming language.
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    Eugene Kaspersky on malware, the Internet's future 18 December, 2008 07:43

    Kaspersky discusses the evolution of malware and the future of cybersecurity
    We recently got the opportunity to interview Eugene Kaspersky, the man behind Kaspersky Anti Virus. Here's what he had to say about the evolution of malware, the future of cybersecurity, the problems with the internet, and more.
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    M&A expert to CIOs: Be careful what you ask for 15 December, 2008 08:58

    Consolidation’s squeeze on innovation a concern; comparing Cisco vs. IBM of old
    M&A industry veteran Paul Deninger, a vice chairman at Jefferies & Co., has made a living advising companies on mergers, acquisitions, IPOs and the like. But even he acknowledges that too much industry consolidation isn't a good thing for technology innovation. I spoke with Deninger this week about the state of the M&A market and what’s likely ahead.
Opinions
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    UC security: When the shoe won't fit, compress the foot 15 April, 2009 05:06

    Information security today seems to be suffering from many flawed assumptions
    If your security model is location-centric and depends on keeping things separate, how do you respond to a disruptive technology like unified communications? This is a pattern that keeps repeating in many different areas: the security paradigm looked good until a technology comes along, changes the assumptions and reveals the inadequacy of the model.
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    The fantasy and reality of government security 05 March, 2009 11:09

    In the movies the government has always got the best toys, the cutting-edge technology and the tightest security standards.
    In the movies the government has always got the best toys, the cutting-edge technology and the tightest security standards. Those who have worked on security projects within the government know that in real life government security standards and implementations can vary all across the range from quite serious to laughable.
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    Trends coming together make a plan for small business 20 February, 2009 09:36

    Netbooks, wireless, and SaaS make a great team.
    George Peppard said as his character Hannibal Smith on The A-Team, "I love it when a plan comes together." Several trends, if not a plan, are coming together in interesting ways in technology for small businesses. Mix equal parts of online applications, netbooks, and constant wireless networking together, and you get new ways to do more work in more places for less money.
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    The 7 dirty secrets of the security industry 29 January, 2009 10:25

    At the Interop conference, Joshua Corman, principal security strategist for IBM/ISS, discussed the misconceptions and half-truths surrounding the security industry
    Do you ever get the feeling your security providers are failing to tell you the whole truth? We entrust the industry to protect us from unacceptable risk. But we must confront the underlying truth: The goal of the security market is to make money.
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    Security predictions for 2009 06 January, 2009 08:34

    Host-based security, new botnets are discovered and security projects struggle for funding are some of Andreas M. Antonopoulos' predictions for the year ahead.
    My predictions for information security in 2009 are just predictions, not recommendations. I am trying to guess what will happen, not suggesting what should. As always, take these with a grain of salt.
Reviews
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    ZyXel ZyWall 23 June, 2009 11:30

    ZyXel's ZyWall USG1000 delivers a solid set of features, acceptable performance, and a surprising level of attack protection at a bargain price
    Of the four UTMs we tested, ZyXel's ZyWall USG1000 is by far the most affordable.
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    Microsoft NAP: NAC for the rest of us? 15 May, 2009 06:41

    Client support is included in Windows Vista, Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3), and the Windows 7 Release Candidate
    Microsoft NAP is an effective network gatekeeper for Windows endpoints, but initial configuration is complex, policies are basic, and reporting is absent. NAP is best used as a core technology deployed in combination with others for a more complete, manageable, and scalable solution.
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    PicturePIN-XP password manager 21 April, 2009 14:50

    The mind can accurately recall pre-selected areas on an image, even quite a complex image, more reliably than it can a sequence of numbers and characters, or so it is said by the makers of a new password management application, PicturePIN-XP.
    The mind can accurately recall pre-selected areas on an image, even quite a complex image, more reliably than it can a sequence of numbers and characters, or so it is said by the makers of a new password management application, PicturePIN-XP.
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    Symantec Norton Utilities 14 17 April, 2009 12:20

    Symantec bills Norton Utilities as a way to keep Windows PCs running longer by sprucing up their performance.
    Symantec bills Norton Utilities as a way to keep Windows PCs running longer by sprucing up their performance.
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    KeePassX: a free password manager for Linux, Mac and Windows 10 March, 2009 15:52

    Ditch the Post-it note for a dedicated security application
    If you're finding it impossible to keep up with the multitude of passwords required to use computers and the Internet then why not try a password manager like KeePassX. It works with Windows, Mac OS X and Linux and keeps login data and other sensitive information in an encrypted database.
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