Latest security news.
Intel eyes Wi-Fi security, 08/29/05
Intel is developing a way to locate a Wi-Fi user by timing how long it takes for packets to travel to and from a wireless access point, which could prevent users outside a house or office from accessing a Wi-Fi network indoors.
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/082905-wireless-intel.html
Clear Choice Test: SCO’s OpenServer 6 picks up security, but needs polish, 08/29/05
The SCO Group’s recently released OpenServer 6 leverages updates to a newly minted Unix System V Release 5 kernel, performs reasonably well in the 32-bit realm and supports new security features.
http://www.networkworld.com/reviews/2005/082905-sco-test.html
Technology Update: Federation gateway bridges identity standards, 08/29/05
In an environment where federated identity management standards are still evolving, a federation gateway enables companies to deploy federated identity management with the confidence of knowing they can seamlessly connect with their business partners irrespective of protocol.
http://www.networkworld.com/news/tech/2005/082905techupdate.html
Symantec revamps multi-purpose boxes, 08/29/05
Symantec this week plans to unveil three all-in-one gateways that combine VPN/firewall, anti-spam, anti-virus, Web filtering and other security functions.
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/082905-symantec-gateway.html
McAfee readies home Wi-Fi security, 08/29/05
All home Wi-Fi gear comes with the bricks and mortar to put up at least a basic security wall against intruders and eavesdroppers, but McAfee wants to sell teleworkers a better trowel for building it.
http://www.networkworld.com/net.worker/news/2005/082905-mcafee.html
ELI simplifies small office security, 08/29/05
An enterprising start-up has hatched a plan to make wireless LAN security both simple and strong for small-business users, teleworkers and consumers.
http://www.networkworld.com/net.worker/news/2005/082905-eli.html
Sabre flies with SSL, 08/29/05
Travel services giant Sabre wanted to give customers access to its data center without having to provision, install, manage and maintain remote access gear, and it found the answer in SSL VPNs.
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/082905-sabre.html
Novell gussies up management suite, 08/29/05
Novell, continuing to push hard on its open source agenda, last week announced an upgrade to its management suite that includes improved Linux support.
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/082905-zenworks.html
Opinion: Open up your network, 08/29/05
We are making it too hard to collaborate with others. Our networks are closed forts to anyone outside of the corporation.
http://www.networkworld.com/columnists/2005/082905layland.html
Opinion: Another wireless firewall router, 08/29/05
Security sells, and many small businesses get pushed by consultants and resellers to move up to a more “professional” router/firewall/VPN device. I’ve been testing the WatchGuard Firebox X Edge 50w, one of many candidates when moving upstream.
http://www.networkworld.com/net.worker/columnists/2005/0829gaskin.html
LANDesk revamps mgmt. software suites, 08/29/05
LANDesk this week is set to unveil upgrades for its systems management software suites that are designed to help customers secure remote access and manage servers when their networks are down.
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/082905-landesk.html
FaceTime readies spyware prevention, 08/29/05
FaceTime next month plans to ship an anti-spyware product that will let users block adware and malicious code at the desktop and gateway, as well as prevent unauthorized instant messaging and peer-to-peer file sharing.
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/082905-facetime.html
Start-up targets security response, 08/29/05
Start-up Enira Technologies this week plans to roll out software that lets users respond to security problems by applying filters or shutting off access to LAN segments to protect desktops and servers.
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/082905-enira.html
Three indicted in U.S. spam crackdown, 08/26/05
Three people accused of sending massive amounts of spam face possible prison sentences after being indicted by a grand jury in the U.S. state of Arizona and accused of violating the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 and other charges, the U.S. Department of Justice said in a statement.
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/082605-spam-prison.html
Authorities make arrests linked to recent worm spate, 08/26/05
Local police have arrested several people in Turkey and Morocco under suspicion of involvement in last week’s spate of computer worms, according to Microsoft.
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/082605-worm-arrests.html
Newsletter: APC patches server shutdown issue, 08/25/05
American Power Conversion (APC), a maker of uninterruptible power supplies for servers and workstations, has fixed a problem with its PowerChute management software that could disable servers and cause downtime for customers.
http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/servers/2005/0822server2.html
