* Microsoft sets roadmap for corporate malware software * Registry proves critics wrong * Check Point to acquire Sourcefire * Visa CEO calls for data protection laws, incentives * Today from Layer 8
Microsoft Thursday unveiled its first anti-virus, anti-spyware software designed for corporate networks – really, we’re not kidding, should be interesting to see how they do on the “anti” side. The product is currently being called Microsoft Client Protection, but will be renamed before final release, and will protect desktops, laptops and basic Windows file servers from viruses, spyware and other malware, including rootkits. Microsoft sets roadmap for corporate malware software http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/100605-microsoft-anti-virus.html?net&story=100605-microsoft-anti-virus
Microsoft Thursday unveiled its first anti-virus, anti-spyware software designed for corporate networks – really, we’re not kidding, should be interesting to see how they do on the “anti” side. The product is currently being called Microsoft Client Protection, but will be renamed before final release, and will protect desktops, laptops and basic Windows file servers from viruses, spyware and other malware, including rootkits.
Microsoft sets roadmap for corporate malware software
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/100605-microsoft-anti-virus.html?net&story=100605-microsoft-anti-virus
Registry proves critics wrong
In 2003, when the federal government awarded AT&T a multimillion-dollar deal to build its National Do Not Call Registry, doubters called the move putting a fox in charge of the henhouse. But after two years, Do Not Call is a ringing success and also has shown the power of the Web as a way for government agencies to provide simple, reliable services directly to citizens.
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/100305widernet.html?net&story=100305widernet
Check Point to acquire Sourcefire
Check Point Thursday announced its intent to acquire Sourcefire for $225 million, with the deal expected to close early next year.
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/100605-checkpoint-sourcefire?net&story=100605-checkpoint-sourcefire
Visa CEO calls for data protection laws, incentives
Visa’s CEO is exploring ways to reward businesses that enhance their security practices to protect against credit card fraud and online scams. The company says businesses need to work together to better fight identity theft and computer fraud because customers will lose confidence in electronic transactions if they continue to see major data breaches. Hard to disagree with that.
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/100505-visa.html?net&story=100505-visa
Today on Layer 8, a certified Tom-Cruise-free zone:
Want to buy Dell’s open source PC? Good luck; Microsoft to offer security service (no, we’re not joking); one-third of U.S. adults offline; and Italy checking Web use, passports at ‘Net cafes; all this today and more at your home for not-just-networking news.
http://www.networkworld.com/weblogs/layer8/?net&story=layer8
