* VoIP troubleshooting tools can cause hacker trouble, too, expert says * Microsoft cuts intellectual-property chains from Web services protocols * Q&A: Cisco, Microsoft talk about their NAC for security * IBM puts its first Cell computer on sale * Northrop Grumman snares NYC wireless deal * Intel, Siemens team on secure VoIP for enterprises * Network Physics hones application management focus * Buzzblog: Study in IT stereotypes paints one ugly picture * Today on Layer 8
News Podcast: Network World 360
This week we look at Cisco and Microsoft’s partnership on network access control, take stock of the state of NAC ahead of this week’s Digital ID World, test intrusion-prevention systems, get a preview of the Voice on the Net conference, and see CIsco and IBM win a deal to bring wireless to the San Francisco peninsula. (8:41) Listen now.
VoIP troubleshooting tools can cause hacker trouble, too, expert says
A range of free network troubleshooting tools, some specifically designed for VoIP, can also be used as hacker tools that pose threats to IP-voice deployments, according to an expert speaking at a VON seminar Wednesday. Click here for more.
Microsoft cuts intellectual-property chains from Web services protocols
In a move mostly designed to open up its identity infrastructure, Microsoft said it would drop intellectual-property and patent claims to 35 Web services protocols it has developed making them available license-free for anyone to use. Click here for more.
Q&A: Cisco, Microsoft talk about their NAC for security
Cisco and Microsoft recently revealed how they are working toward interoperability between Cisco’s Network Access Control and Microsoft’s Network Access Protection. At The Security Standard conference, Network World Senior Editor Denise Dubie spoke with Bob Gleichauf, CTO of Cisco’s Security Technology Group, and Mark Ashida, general manager of Windows Networking at Microsoft, to learn more about why the companies joined forces on security and what’s in store for future collaborations. Click here for the full interview.
IBM puts its first Cell computer on sale
IBM has started selling the first computer based on its multicore Cell processor, targeting organizations that run compute-intensive tasks such as medical imaging or oil exploration. Click here for more.
Northrop Grumman snares NYC wireless deal
In a blow to Motorola, New York City has selected rival Northrop Grumman for a five-year, $500 million contract to provide a broadband wireless network for first responders. Click here for more.
Intel, Siemens team on secure VoIP for enterprises
Intel and Siemens have agreed to collaborate in the development of new enterprise communication systems using VoIP technology. Click here for more.
Network Physics hones application management focus
Network Physics says network engineers are experts on ports, packets and protocols. Where they could use some help is in quickly identifying the impact of specific applications on network performance. The company next week at Interop plans to show how it has incorporated application analysis capabilities across its updated management software and distributed appliance suite. Click here for more.
Buzzblog: Study in IT stereotypes paints one ugly picture
According to a new survey of 1,000 office workers, a lot of IT professionals are continuing to dress like, well, geeks. No surprise – but that’s not the worst of it. Click here for the worst of it.
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