Security

Mailbag: Is Linux safer than Windows?

* Readers weigh in on the Linux vs. Windows safety debate

Should you patch if your security-monitoring processes are good?

* Microsoft issues guide to devising a patch management process

Netifice to unwrap VPN service

Cisco to revamp IOS software

Four WebLogic flaws fixed

* Patches from BEA, FreeBSD, Trustix, others * Beware latest variant of the Lovegate worm * Security holes force firms to rethink coding processes, and other interesting reading

WS-Security receives official blessing from OASIS

Task force issues more cybersecurity goals

CHAP logon cheaper than SSL

* An alternative to using HTTPS protocol when authenticating users

Will ‘vamming’ plague VoIP?

SMTPi authenticates e-mail senders