Network World on Firewalls http://www.networkworld.com/topics/firewalls.html The latest firewall news, analysis and reviews on NetworkWorld.com. Network World, Inc. Copyright(C) 1994 - 2012 Network World, Inc. RFID Credit Cards Are Easy Prey for Hackers, Demo Shows http://www.networkworld.com/news/2012/020112-rfid-credit-cards-are-easy-255606.html?source=nww_rss It's been known for some time that there are security issues associated with the increasing use of RFID tags in credit cards, but this past weekend afforded a fresh demonstration of just how easy it is for hackers to take advantage of them. Katherine Noyes 2012-02-01T02:28:00-04:00 10 questions for Skybox Security CFO Lior Barak http://www.networkworld.com/research/2012/011612-10-questions-for-skybox-security-254939.html?source=nww_rss Name: Lior Barak Nancy Weil 2012-01-16T08:09:43-04:00 10 questions for Palo Alto Networks CFO Michael Lehman http://www.networkworld.com/research/2012/010912-10-questions-for-palo-alto-254679.html?source=nww_rss Name: Michael Lehman Nancy Weil 2012-01-09T02:31:28-04:00 Cisco, Juniper, Check Point, Palo Alto among firms in security contest http://www.networkworld.com/news/2011/112911-security-theinfopro-253538.html?source=nww_rss In the security popularity contest of the moment, Cisco and Juniper are down and Palo Alto Networks and Check Point are up when it comes to network firewalls, according to one research firm. Ellen Messmer 2011-11-29T12:13:30-04:00 WatchGuard launches iOS-friendly security appliance http://www.networkworld.com/news/2011/112911-watchguard-launches-ios-friendly-security-253534.html?source=nww_rss WatchGuard's latest security appliance, the XTM 330, allows business travelers from small enterprises to use their iPads or iPhones to communicate securely with the office, the vendor said on Tuesday. Mikael Ricknäs 2011-11-29T11:42:25-04:00 Twitter scoops up mobile security developer Whisper Systems http://www.networkworld.com/news/2011/112811-twitter-scoops-up-mobile-security-253493.html?source=nww_rss Twitter may be planning to boost its mobile security options with the acquisition of Whisper Systems, a company that offers security products for Android phones. Nancy Gohring 2011-11-28T02:26:51-04:00 Two-thirds of firewall managers lack confidence in their security posture http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/techexec/2011/112811bestpractices.html?source=nww_rss In its annual firewall management survey, Tufin Technologies uncovered some disheartening details. For example, 1 in 4 firewall managers have never conducted an audit, and 66% of the managers think their processes put them at risk of a security breach. The alarm is sounding for a giant wake-up call. Linda Musthaler 2011-11-28T09:39:58-04:00 Cisco how-to guides for firewalls, IPv6, contact centers and taking that security exam http://www.networkworld.com/news/2011/111611-cisco-exam-253190.html?source=nww_rss If you're ready for a technical deep dive in a book, the Cisco Networking Technology Series provides that in its collection of volumes on topics that include Cisco firewalls, Cisco Unity Connection voice-messaging platform, Cisco Contact Center, IPv6 and more. Here's a quick review of the books published in this series by Cisco Press this year. Ellen Messmer 2011-11-16T01:03:36-04:00 Clouds of anxiety: Companies worry about security of cloud computing http://www.networkworld.com/news/2011/110411-clouds-of-anxiety-companies-worry-252776.html?source=nww_rss While organizations continue to embrace cloud-computing platforms, surveys find organizations are concerned about security and their very ability to manage it in the cloud. George V. Hulme 2011-11-04T09:44:20-04:00 How to have real risk management http://www.networkworld.com/research/2011/110111-how-to-have-real-risk-252621.html?source=nww_rss Akamai Technologies CSO Andy Ellis talks about some of the things organizations need to consider in order to better manage risk. George V. Hulme 2011-11-01T11:10:12-04:00