http://www.nwfusion.com/topics/vpns.html The SSL latest news and analysis from NetworkWorld.com. Network World, Inc. Copyright(C) 1994 - 2009 Network World, Inc. http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/dir/2009/100509id2.html I recently had the opportunity to speak with the two old-line purveyors of privileged user management software (also called Privileged Identity Management and Privileged Password Management) -- Cyber-Ark and e-DMZ Security. In separate phone conversations we covered most of the two companies' offerings and today we'll take a look at how they feel about cloud computing and authentication. Dave Kearns 2009-10-06T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/reviews/2009/082709-pentax-k2000-digital-slr.html Priced affordably at $450 including an 18-55mm kit lens, $600 with 18-55mm and 50-200mm kit lenses, or $680 in a limited-edition white body with an 18-55mm kit lens (all as of 8/26/09), the 10.2-megapixel Pentax K2000 may tempt quite a few people to jump into the digital SLR pool. Though the supposed niche for the K2000 consists of consumers new to the DSLR market, the camera's compatibility with previously issued lenses could increase the K2000's appeal to Pentax enthusiasts of all stripes. Kathleen Cullen 2009-08-27T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/reviews/2009/082609-panasonic-lumix.html The 12-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 ($1500 kit with a stabilized 14-140mm Micro Four Thirds lens as of 8/20/2009) is a unique digital camera that supports interchangeable lenses. Although it looks like a DSLR, the Micro Four Thirds system it uses means that it isn't (more on that here). It's available in gold, black, and red. Tim Moynihan 2009-08-26T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/073009-nikon-introduces-d300s-d3000-slr.html Nikon today introduced two digital SLRs: The D3000, which is aimed at mainstream and novice users, and the D300s, aimed squarely at professional and enthusiast shooters. Melissa J. Perenson 2009-07-30T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/071609-ssl-vpn-hack.html Confidential online connections like banking transactions made from public wireless hotspots remain vulnerable to attacks despite improved security that was supposed to fix the problem, researchers will demonstrate at the Black Hat security conference. Tim Greene 2009-07-16T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/reviews/2009/070709-olympus-e-30-digital-slr.html The Olympus E-30 has a well-rounded feature set that should appeal both to consumers upgrading from lower-end DSLR cameras and to buyers looking for something of a more semipro caliber. The E-30 is sold as a kit ($1350 as of 7/7/09, including a 14mm-to-54mm lens) and as the body only ($950 as of 7/7/09). Kathleen Cullen 2009-07-07T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/051809-sony-unveils-three-new-entry-level.html Sony today announced three new digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras aimed at consumers interested in transitioning from point-and-shoot cameras. Roman Loyola 2009-05-18T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/accel/2009/042709netop2.html Online visitors are a finicky bunch - not to mention impatient. Studies have shown Web visitors will abandon a site in just seconds if performance is subpar. Ann Bednarz 2009-04-30T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/news/tech/2009/040609-tech-update.html Enterprises need a better way to control SaaS, cloud computing, Web 2.0 and other applications that are hosted outside the enterprise because the traditional port-based approach has ceased to be effective. Chris King 2009-04-03T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/techexec/2009/033009techexec1.html Application mashups are gaining traction in the enterprise. There's no doubt that productivity can be enhanced when new functionality can be delivered quickly and conveniently by combining information from multiple sources. However, there's a trade-off in application security. Mashups hold the potential to introduce a new network attack vector. A proposed new standard called MashSSL could eliminate the security concerns, making enterprise mashups as secure as any SSL transaction. Linda Musthaler 2009-03-30T12:00:00-04:00