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  • Cisco edges F5 in VPN shootout

    Connecting remotely to network servers is a fact of life for millions of end users. Whether working from a PC or a mobile device, users rely on secure, reliable remote connections to maintain their productivity.

    Written by Susan Perschke • 22 April 13 14:04

  • Microsoft DirectAccess impresses

    Available since Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsofts DirectAccess server role became fully integrated with the OS in Windows Server 2012. DirectAccess is designed to connect a VPN-type session automatically as soon as a compatible Windows client is connected to the Internet.

    Written by Susan Perschke • 22 April 13 10:57

  • Java security questions answered

    Most of the products tested (except Windows Server 2012), use Oracle's Java in one form or another, at least for client access and also in some cases within the management interface. With numerous vulnerabilities recently discovered in Java, leading to guidance from Department of Homeland Security and others to disable it entirely, this raised some questions about usability and possibly even security of the devices tested.

    Written by Susan Perschke • 22 April 13 10:57

  • Hot hotspot gateways

    Offering Wi-Fi can be a good way to increase return customers and boost revenue in retail stores, hotels, cafes, etc. And it provides convenience for contractors and associates working in corporate offices and conference rooms. Though visitors might have 4G mobile devices or laptops, Wi-Fi can provide a faster, higher quality connection.

    Written by Eric Geier • 01 April 13 14:10

  • Building the perfect Franken-tablet

    Finding the right business tablet can be a daunting task. Do you want a 7-inch display or a 10 inch? Built-in keyboard? Snap-on keyboard? Which operating system? What apps? How about ruggedness, style, battery life, price?

    Written by Tom Henderson and Matt Evangelista, ExtremeLabs, Inc. • 11 March 13 14:12

  • Gigabit Wi-Fi? Not so fast.

    The newest Wi-Fi technology -- 802.11ac -- promises blazing speeds of up to 1.3Gbps, according to claims made by the leading vendors.

    Written by Wayne Rash • 25 Feb. 13 15:29

  • Four Wi-Fi tools deliver mixed results

    During our review of 802.11ac routers, some of the vendors sent along additional products that they thought we might be interested in. Here are short reviews of four WiFi tools that you might find useful in your network.

    Written by Wayne Rash • 25 Feb. 13 12:00

  • Smartphone tools to keep your Wi-Fi network humming

    In the early days of Wi-Fi, site surveys were fairly basic and involved running around with a laptop looking at simple signal levels. The next step was mapped-based tools that provided a good visual of Wi-Fi coverage, but still involved carrying a bulky laptop around.

    Written by Eric Geier • 11 Feb. 13 14:58
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    Samba 4 review: No substitute for Active Directory -- yet

    Samba's open source alternative to Microsoft's domain controller is a good start, but not ready for prime time

    Written by Paul Ferrill • 23 Jan. 13 11:13

  • Review: Best tools to set up secure Wi-Fi for BYOD

    Deploying the enterprise mode of Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2) with 802.1X authentication provides great Wi-Fi security, but complicates the client configuration and connection process. In bring-your-own-device (BYOD) environments, this can cause user frustration and a spike in help desk calls. The solution is to deploy an automated configuration process so users can easily connect their devices without invention from IT staff.

    Written by Eric Geier • 12 Nov. 12 15:00

  • Review: HP Cloud challenges Amazon and Google

    HP's OpenStack-based IaaS cloud blends openness and portability with nice proprietary extras and welcome hand-holding

    Written by Peter Wayner • 10 Oct. 12 10:15

  • 10 smartphone apps that can help track your expenses

    Hate having to record your expenditures for the IRS or your company's accounting department? These iPhone and Android apps can make it easier to track your expenses.

    Written by Isabel Eva Bohrer and JR Raphael • 27 Sept. 12 10:17

  • Low-cost RADIUS servers for Wi-Fi security

    Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) servers are common in enterprise networks to offer centralized authentication, authorization and accounting (AAA) for access control. But RADIUS servers can also be useful in small and midsize networks to enable 802.1X authentication and WPA2 (802.11i) security for Wi-Fi nets.

    Written by Eric Geier • 10 Sept. 12 04:29

  • 10 essential WordPress plugins

    WordPress has developed into a full-fledged content management system. We look at 10 essential plugins that make it even better.

    Written by Ken Gagne • 07 Sept. 12 10:09

  • 4 security suites that protect all your devices

    Security suites from McAfee, Symantec, Trend Micro and Webroot offer protection for all your devices along with Web-based management.

    Written by Preston Gralla • 06 Sept. 12 10:16

  • Review: Google Compute Engine rocks the cloud

    Google's new compute cloud offers a crisp and clean way to spin up Linux instances and easily tap other Google APIs

    Written by Peter Wayner • 22 Aug. 12 10:09

  • DLP tools deliver strong endpoint protection

    With serious data breaches occurring on almost a daily basis, concerns about data protection have skyrocketed. While some experts believe endpoint breaches may no longer comprise the majority of data leaks, the intentional or unintentional release of sensitive data from endpoints within an organization, whether by employees, contractors or guests, remains a serious problem that data loss prevention (DLP) products seek to address.

    Written by Susan Perschke • 13 Aug. 12 04:31

  • Cisco Ironport delivers strong email protection

    The Cisco Ironport is an appliance that is deployed into an existing mail infrastructure. All emails are sent to the IronPort and the IronPort is either the last point out (most common configuration) or it can process email and then send it back to the mail server where it is sent out.

    Written by Susan Perschke • 13 Aug. 12 04:31

  • How we tested DLP products

    We tested multiple common endpoint scenarios, by trying to upload, print, email or otherwise transfer data that should be blocked, quarantined, warned about or simply monitored under the rules and policies we set up. The following specific types of endpoint tests were conducted:

    Written by Susan Perschke • 13 Aug. 12 04:31

  • First look: Windows Azure Active Directory preview

    It's lacking enough functionality to make it worth waiting for subsequent versions, Jonathan Hassell says, unless you're building Azure apps right now.

    Written by Jonathan Hassell • 09 Aug. 12 11:20
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