Security

Layer 7 pumps up security on XML gateway products

Layer 7 Technologies enhances its XML network appliances' operating system.

Change in Microsoft Vista security system promises Windows migration headaches

Windows-based authentication such as VPNs could face a trying transition.

Net access control: Ready? … Or not?

Microsoft ‘Patch Tuesday’ coming

* Patches from Microsoft, MySQL, Trustix, others * Beware IRC backdoor worm that spreads through network shares and AOL instant messages

Habeas announces free e-mail sender reputation service

Swapping out firewalls easier said than done

Lack of migration tools makes switching vendors a months-long ordeal.

Industry hones wireless net architectures

* Symbol merges multi-net mgmt; Meru eliminates more wires

Silver Peak NX-3500’s caching algorithms shine

2 devices perform admirably, according to tests.

XRoads Networks: Small company, big acceleration

EdgePro 5500e units designed for regional hubs, small data centers.

RFID tracking system speeds shipping business

RFID speeds up movement of containers at shipping business.