Latest security news.
Chevron has had it with passwords, 10/31/05
Chevron early next year plans to eliminate the last of 50,000 network passwords, finalizing a transition to a smart card-based system designed to dramatically increase security and privacy while cutting costs.
ScriptLogic spices management tool with inventory, patching, anti-spyware, 10/31/05
ScriptLogic Tuesday plans to release the next version of its desktop management software that adds inventory, management, and security controls to the platform.
Thunderstone chases Google’s search watermark, 10/31/05
With the continuing explosion of unstructured Web-based content in the enterprise, a quality search engine is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. Encouraged by reader feedback after our recent Google Search Appliance Clear Choice Test, we tested a similar product, the Thunderstone Search Appliance.
Botnets turning into spyware enemy No. 1, 10/31/05
The security industry has had a hard time defining spyware, much less eliminating it. But according to many, there’s one type of spyware that’s among the most dangerous: the botnet.
Trend Micro, eSoft tout anti-spyware products, 10/31/05
This week Trend Micro and eSoft plan to unveil products aimed at helping customers combat spyware. Trend Micro’s focus will be on desktops and servers, while eSoft’s will be on appliance-based gateway filtering of spyware.
Industry group plans VoIP best practices, 10/31/05
An industry group is working toward a best-practices document that will spell out for businesses how to build secure VoIP networks using specific makes and models of equipment.
