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Linux survives "PWN 2 OWN"

April 1, 2008 — 11:27am ET | By Mehan Jayasuriya
As you might recall, the aptly-named "PWN 2 OWN" contest kicked off with a bang last week, when a... Read more...

Cisco adds a new security tool

December 10, 2007 — 7:59am ET
There's always something new in the market to protect the network. And last week, Cisco announced its new technology called Trusted Security that combines identity and role-based security measures... Read more...

Mass targets: evil email with a twist

July 4, 2007 — 8:01pm ET

Meanwhile, CNET is reporting that personalized email attacks are on the rise. The most recent trend involves an illicit campaign that focused on some 500
executives in what is believed... Read more...

Network security for the new age

May 13, 2007 — 8:01pm ET

Threats to the enterprise are varied and complex, but the biggest threat of all is complacency. The first step toward safeguarding information from harm is recognizing that threats exist and... Read more...

Overcoming major IT issues

April 1, 2007 — 8:01pm ET

CIOs and IT managers have a lot on their plate these days, but three thorny issues in particular need to be fully addressed. The first issue is the fact that information often flows irregularly... Read more...

What the big vendors are planning

January 11, 2007 — 8:01pm ET

If you've got big plans for networking projects this year, whether they be revamping the storage architecture, laying down new security measures or getting that open-source platform in place, you... Read more...

Firms shore up security after laptop thefts

July 23, 2006 — 8:01pm ET

The continuing rash of laptop thefts and data losses should have every enterprise on its toes when it comes to securing mobile devices and external access to valuable corporate information. Some... Read more...

New federal agency security mandates

June 27, 2006 — 8:01pm ET

It's not surprising, given the rash of mobile device thefts containing personal and confidential information at Federal agencies, that Uncle Sam wants something done to prevent further incidents.... Read more...

Banks shore up security

May 15, 2006 — 8:01pm ET

As consumer concerns increase thanks to online banking security breaches and incidents, financial institutions are stepping up security measures in a quest to rebuild customer loyalty and, of... Read more...

The hidden dangers in embedded databases 

February 21, 2006 — 8:01pm ET

Databases could be harboring some potential security issues and vulnerabilities, according to one security expert. IT staffs tend to sometimes forget to batten down the hatches or re-check that... Read more...