Threat alert highlights vulnerabilities in backup software

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Jul 27, 20051 min

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Threat alert highlights vulnerabilities in backup software, 07/25/05

The SANS Institute Monday reported 422 new Internet security vulnerabilities discovered during the second quarter, up nearly 11% from the first quarter, with weaknesses in popular backup software highlighting the report.

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CA acquires e-mail security vendor Qurb Inc., 07/26/05

Computer Associates International Inc. Tuesday bolstered its security software product line by acquiring e-mail security software vendor Qurb Inc.

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Cisco to acquire Sheer Networks for $97 million, 07/26/05

Cisco Tuesday announced it has agreed to acquire Sheer Networks, which makes software designed to help service providers and large enterprises manage complex networks.

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Through your eyes: Implementing ITIL best practices, 07/25/05

Dawn Sawyer: IS operations manager, GuideStone Financial Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention, Dallas.

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Offshore use on the rise but savings lag, 07/25/05

Companies in growing numbers are turning to offshore service providers as a way to cut costs, but a survey of more than 5,000 executives worldwide shows that savings aren’t as high as typically expected.

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