Security

IPSec vs. SSL VPN

* Help Desk columnist Ron Nutter offers some advice on IPSec vs. SSL VPN

Policies, policies, policies

* The balance between ensuring tight security while allowing users anytime access

U.S. State Dept. to test RFID-enabled passports

* U.S. to trial passports with RFID chips encoded with holders' facial features

Where enterprise-class WLANs remain shaky

* IDC notes areas for WLAN improvements

Frying pan and fire

* How not to handle spam filter false positives

Nokia beefs up IPSO operating system

* Nokia IPSO features Check Point's Secure XL Version 2.1

Microsoft agrees to merge anti-spam plan

CA goes after patch management

Viruses nip Russia after the Cold War

MailHurdle blocks spam further back in the net

* Mirapoint’s MailHurdle restricts messages bound for an e-mail server