* Akamai blames 'global DNS attack' for disruptions * IronPort extends spam-detection tool * HP details OpenView plans * Visual Networks adds app monitoring to gear * Testing volunteers needed * Today on Layer 8
Was yesterday’s drop in service at certain Akamai customers’ sites specific to Akamai? Or was it caused by a “large scale international attack on the Internet infrastructure” as a whole? You make the call. Akamai blames ‘global DNS attack’ for disruptions http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0615akamablame.html?net
Was yesterday’s drop in service at certain Akamai customers’ sites specific to Akamai? Or was it caused by a “large scale international attack on the Internet infrastructure” as a whole? You make the call.
Akamai blames ‘global DNS attack’ for disruptions
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0615akamablame.html?net
IronPort extends spam-detection tool
Vendors are working to fight spam, viruses and all manner of evil that can be delivered via e-mail – all in a single product or a single service. IronPort Systems this week throws its hat into this ring, adding Virus Outbreak Filters to its anti-spam service.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0614ironport.html?net
HP details OpenView plans
Asset and security management software, service-oriented architecture and Web services management, and management software bundled on Intel servers are among the new product directions HP says will emerge from its OpenView division by early next year.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0615oview.html?net
Visual Networks adds app monitoring to gear
Visual Networks announced software that adds application monitoring to its smart CSU/DSUs, making it possible to better pinpoint whether application delays are based on network problems.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0615visual.html?net
Testing volunteers needed
Network World is looking for enterprise networks to be part of a test to be conducted on security appliances with firewall, IPS, VPN and policy-based management features. Requirements: a T-1 Internet connection, 10 to 200 users sitting behind a security device and a willingness to let a security consultant assist in appliance management. Volunteers will have access to all test results. Contact Christine Burns at:
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