Security

Healthcare exec talks security

George Rathbun, director of IT architecture at Pfizer, discusses a shared authentication approach.

Flaw found in Symantec anti-virus

* Patches from OpenPKG, Debian, Mandriva, others * Beware new e-mail worm with a message opening with "Dear Valued Member" * Are rootkits really all bad?, and other interesting reading

Voice over 802.11g: Wireless phones cure hospital’s communication woes

Colorado facility rolls out VoIP system for phones, data.

Feasting on identity management

* Identity management works best integrated with complementary dishes

USB tokens tighten up secure-WAN links

Start-ups KoolSpan and Sweetspot combine two-factor authentication and encryption.

Better security: New VoIP system adds authentication, improved tracking

Firm gets a better handle on international calls.

Silicon Valley pursues regional Wi-Fi net

* RFP responses for Silicon Valley net due next month

AT&T offering managed RFID service

Carrier joins BEA Systems and Symbol Technologies in service.

How 802.11w will improve wireless security

Data breach puts VA’s IT policies under a microscope