NetFlash: Security holes force firms to rethink coding processes

Much of research and development efforts these days focuses on finding security holes and plugging them. The poster child of these efforts is Microsoft – which just last week issued 14 security patches – but the truth is that all network and computer software is being re-examined, including protocols like TCP and software from Cisco (see stories below). This week we also look at the coding process itself, and how fundamental change is needed to ensure that code is more secure when it first hits the ‘Net. Security holes force firms to rethink coding processes http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0419codereview.html?net

Much of research and development efforts these days focuses on finding security holes and plugging them. The poster child of these efforts is Microsoft – which just last week issued 14 security patches – but the truth is that all network and computer software is being re-examined, including protocols like TCP and software from Cisco (see stories below). This week we also look at the coding process itself, and how fundamental change is needed to ensure that code is more secure when it first hits the ‘Net.

Security holes force firms to rethink coding processes

https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0419codereview.html?net

Experts warn of TCP vulnerability

For almost two decades researchers have known that a bug – er, feature – in TCP could be exploited by someone for a denial-of-service attack against core Internet routers. But with more broadband Internet connections in use today, that possibility is greater than ever, prompting some to sound the alarm yesterday.

https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0420experwarn.html?net

Cisco warns of hijack code for VPN gear

Cisco last week warned that hacker software now exists that allows attackers to break into a Cisco-based VPN by intercepting VPN logon/password data.

https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0420ciswarn.html?net

MCI emerges from bankruptcy protection

MCI Tuesday said it has formally emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is beginning to distribute securities and cash to its creditors.

https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0420mciemerg.html?net

Today on Layer 8, Quelle gaspillage des resources du Rézo:

Microsoft Office Gangsta Edition 2004; Brits find security sweet; the 25 worst words of 2004; and the Ugly American Phrasebook for Travelers (which will explain the French above); all this and more today at your home for not-just-networking news.

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