http://www.networkworld.com/topics/wireless.html The latest wireless security news and analysis from NetworkWorld.com. Network World, Inc. Copyright(C) 1994 - 2009 Network World, Inc. http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/112309-pros-and-cons-of-windows.html The recently released Microsoft Security Intelligence Report highlights the vast improvements in security from Windows XP to Windows 7. Even so, no operating system is perfect. I asked security experts what they think about Windows 7 security and came up with a list of what Microsoft got right and where Microsoft is still missing the mark. Tony Bradley 2009-11-23T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/111609-ms-provides-guidance-on-windows.html Microsoft has acknowledged the Windows 7 zero-day vulnerability reported last week with a Security Advisory. The advisory from Microsoft provides some additional details about the scope and nature of the threat, as well as some steps you can take immediately to protect vulnerable systems. Tony Bradley 2009-11-16T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/wireless/2009/111609wireless1.html I've noticed a disturbing anecdotal trend in talking to enterprise customers lately, and some recent IDC numbers I just stumbled across seem to back it up. The unfortunate movement is away from corporate-liable mobile phone models and towards individual-liable setups, where employees procure their own wireless devices and services and may be reimbursed for their expenses by their employer. Joanie Wexler 2009-11-13T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/111609-employees-mobile-phones.html I've noticed a disturbing anecdotal trend in talking to enterprise customers lately, and some recent IDC numbers I just stumbled across seem to back it up. The unfortunate movement is away from corporate-liable mobile phone models and towards individual-liable setups, where employees procure their own wireless devices and services and may be reimbursed for their expenses by their employer. Joanie Wexler 2009-11-13T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/111209-protect-your-pcs-from-windows.html It was a notable accomplishment when Windows 7 was not impacted in any way by the vulnerabilities addressed in the six Security Bulletins released by Microsoft for the November Patch Tuesday. It would be even more impressive if Windows 7 proved invulnerable to the zero-day exploit that hit the next day. Tony Bradley 2009-11-12T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/101909-a-guide-to-windows-7.html Until now, Windows Vista was the most secure version of the Windows operating system. Windows 7 picks up where Vista left off, and improves on that foundation to provide an even more secure computing experience. Microsoft also incorporated user feedback about Vista to enrich the user experience and to ensure that the security features are intuitive and user-friendly. Here's a look at some of the more significant security enhancements in Windows 7. Tony Bradley 2009-10-19T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/091009-protect-your-network-with-an.html It the rare IT person who doesn't sometimes run into a situation where they are helping a client or organization who has more IT needs than budget. Often it's the rule and not the exception. If you ever find yourself in a situation where you need a decently robust and full featured firewall and have a budget approaching zero, I have just the solution for you: SmoothWall Express. Michael Scalisi 2009-09-10T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/columnists/2009/090902-gaskin.html In honor of the 802.11n WiFi standard getting close to arriving after wandering through the desert for 40 years, let's look at wireless. Our focus today is on helping you WiFi better, even if it means doing less WiFi. James E. Gaskin 2009-09-02T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/082709-facebook-twitter-provide-sensitive-info.html Social networking services like Facebook and Twitter foster a false sense of security and lead users to share information which can be used by cybercriminals and social engineers. The very concept of social networking is based on connecting and sharing, but with who? Tony Bradley 2009-08-27T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/082409-the-art-of-creating-strong.html While security has never been more important than it is today, the fastest way for an IT professional to become the most despised person in the company is to start enforcing a strong password policy. A policy perceived as overbearing may cause people to write down their passwords on a sticky-note near their computers, circumventing its very purpose. Your policy will be ineffective if your users don't know how to create strong passwords that are easy to remember. Michael Scalisi 2009-08-24T12:00:00-04:00