* Dangers of unprotected Wi-Fi prompt new security laws * CES may make wireless LANs hot again * Hot network jobs for 2007 * Juniper names COO * DOJ pushes FBI to broaden data sharing with agencies * Buzzblog: Why can't Yahoo stop sites it hosts from phishing Yahoo users? * Today on Layer 8
Dangers of unprotected Wi-Fi prompt new security laws
Mounting worries about the dangers of too-easy access to wireless LANs have prompted government officials in New York and California to put new laws on the books aimed at preventing network “piggybacking” and exposure of sensitive data in both businesses and homes. Click here for more.
CES may make wireless LANs hot again
Wi-Fi LANs are now such a routine part of computing life for so many users that it’s hard to imagine getting excited about them again. But this year’s giant Consumer Electronics Show, drawing an estimated 140,000 attendees, may succeed in doing just that. Click here for more on this story, or click here for full CES coverage.
Hot network jobs for 2007
As we enter the new year, two of the most common questions network professionals ask are: “How much should I be getting paid?” and “What skills will make me indispensable to employers?” Now is a good time to ask these questions, as the IT sector continues to grow and businesses are increasing their investment in data systems. With a favorable job market behind them, those who specialize in networking have more leverage than in the recent past and may be pleasantly surprised by the answers to these standard queries. Click here for more.
Juniper names COO
Juniper Networks this week announced the appointment of Stephen Elop to the newly created position of COO. Click here for more.
DOJ pushes FBI to broaden data sharing with agencies
The U.S. Department of Justice is pushing the FBI and its other operating units to speed up and expand their efforts to share a wide array of information with outside law enforcement agencies via a centralized database called OneDOJ. Click here for more.
Buzzblog: Why can’t Yahoo stop sites it hosts from phishing Yahoo users?
The question was raised last week in Michael Sutton’s widely circulated blog post, “A tour of the Google blacklist.” We put the question to Yahoo. It’s not likely to satisfy those who believe that many companies like Yahoo could be doing more to prevent phishing. Click here for more.
Today on Layer 8: Richard Nixon was born this day in 1913 (he passed in 1994) and while he took part in some questionable activities, you can be sure he never had to deal with this junk:
If you were looking to get a warm and fuzzy about electronic voting then don’t read this editorial from the New York Times Monday. Basically you get no sense of security that your e-vote was counted – once, twice or ever! At your home for not-just-networking news.
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