Latest security news.
Symantec issues patch for corporate anti-virus software, 09/06/05
Symantec has issued a patch for a vulnerability in its corporate anti-virus software that could allow an unauthorized person to access a company’s servers.
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/090605-symantec-patch.html
SonicWall offers versatile security platform, 09/05/05
SonicWall this week is introducing a new multifunction security device that can scan for a laundry list of malicious activity within corporate networks and keep outbreaks contained to LAN segments.
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/090505-sonicwall.html
Google hacking, 09/05/05
Johnny Long says he has never met a Google employee. And yet he is at the center of a community of security experts and search engine enthusiasts that might be developing some of the most interesting uses of Google technology today.
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/090505-google-hacking.html
Clear Choice Test: Cisco Catalyst 4948-10GE aces performance tests, 09/05/05
In an exclusive Network World test, Cisco’s Catalyst 4948-10GE delivered record low latency and line-rate throughput. Coupled with innovative security mechanisms and an extensive list of switching and routing features, this switch earns a Clear Choice Test Award.
http://www.networkworld.com/reviews/2005/090505-cisco-test.html
Opinion: Preventing unauthorized network use, 09/05/05
Is there a tool that will provide a pop-up window/warning when someone tries to attach something to a port and log on to our computers? The window would need to contain information about the location of the attacker.
http://www.networkworld.com/columnists/2005/090505internet.html
Supermarket chain freezes Internet access, 09/05/05
Audit of network usage at Balls Food Stores confirms that tight policies are working to limit unauthorized Web surfing.
http://www.networkworld.com/research/2005/090505-balls.html
Reactivity secures RSS traffic, 09/05/05
Reactivity last week added support for the RSS format to its XML gateway technology, providing a way for users to secure and control access to information distributed using the real-time communication technology.
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/090505-reactivity-rss.html
Opinion: Current attractions, 09/05/05
Every year around the same time retailers begin to advertise their back-to-school sales, IT vendors start to pick up the pace of new product introductions. Lately there have been a slew of telework-oriented announcements – including new products and services for bolstering security, simplifying remote access and trimming expenses. Here are a few that caught my eye.
http://www.networkworld.com/net.worker/columnists/2005/0905bednarz.html
