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  Many pcAnywhere systems still sitting ducks

  Despite warnings from security software maker Symantec not to connect its pcAnywhere remote-access software to the Internet, more than 140,000 computers appear to remain configured to allow direct connections from the Internet, thereby putting them at risk.

  By Robert Lemos | 31 January, 2012 22:15

  Tags: Vulnerability Assessment, symantec, security, Rapid7, network security, intrusion, hacking, Endpoint Protection

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  Feds want uber cybersecurity compliance standard

  Tired of regulators from three or four federal agencies auditing your network security compliance every year? A congressional task force recommends a super-standard that would cut the number of annual audits back to just one.

  By Tim Greene | 07 October, 2011 01:30

  Tags: security, regulatory compliance, network security, it management, firewalls

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  Microsoft, Adobe unleash flood of security updates

  Today is Patch Tuesday again. The ninth of the year already. Microsoft has released five new security bulletins, and Adobe has joined the party with some security patching of its own today. With all of the vulnerabilities and updates, though, you need to take a step back to prioritize and figure out which patches are most urgent.

  By Tony Bradley | 14 September, 2011 05:45

  Tags: viruses, symantec, spam, security, phishing, patches & drivers, patches, network security, Microsoft, Adobe Systems

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  How to live with malware infections

  How can you be sure your organization doesn't have insidious viruses or other malware lurking within systems and applications, waiting to inflict damage? You can't.

  By Bob Violino | 05 July, 2011 20:10

  Tags: Security Management, security, network security, networking, mobile technology, mobile security, malware, firewalls, Endpoint Protection, data security, data protection

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  Rogue Google certificate used by 300,000 Iranian IPs

  Iranian internet users whose security may have been compromised by the forged Google.com digital certificate could number in the hundreds of thousands. An interim report (PDF) commissioned by DigiNotar, the certification authority (CA) at the centre of the hacking incident, also reveals lax security at the Dutch firm.

  By Stilgherrian | 06 September, 2011 11:02

  Tags: VPN servers, Tor, security, pki, network servers, network security, MI6, hackers, Google, Fox-IT, Dropbox, digital certificates, DigiNotar, breach

• Record patch Tuesday: What you need to know

  Today is the final Microsoft Patch Tuesday for 2010. It has been a busy year for Microsoft when it comes to security bulletins, and December is no exception as Microsoft closes out the year with a record 17 security bulletins. With only a week or so until many IT admins plan to kiss 2010 goodbye and break for the holidays, it is important to understand and prioritize the latest patches for quick implementation.

  By Tony Bradley | 15 December, 2010 07:13

  Tags: security, patches & drivers, network security, Microsoft, firewalls

• Want better Wi-Fi? Five things you need

  Laptops used to be the only devices on the company's wireless network. But Wi-Fi has become a ubiquitous standard used by a host of devices -- including desktop PCs, laptops, netbooks, tablets, smartphones, printers, storage devices, and projectors.

  By Logan G. Harbaugh | 27 October, 2011 08:27

  Tags: WLANs / Wi-Fi, wireless, security, network security, Network management, networking, management, firewalls, Business Center

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  What cloud computing means for the real world

  There are more than a few critics of cloud computing, even at PCWorld; I'm probably one of them. But I've been turning over in my mind different perspectives on the cloud. I've tried to set aside the views of the IT executive, who seems to dominate the debate.

  By Keir Thomas | 05 February, 2011 11:53

  Tags: Web-based Applications, security, online security, network security, Internet-based applications and services, internet, Google, firewalls, cloud computing

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  How DRM could ensure cloud security

  Yet another survey is indicating that security is a big issue for those intending to take up cloud computing.

  By Keir Thomas | 04 February, 2011 05:53

  Tags: software, security, open source, online security, network security, legal, Ipswitch, internet, intellectual property, firewalls, encryption, digital rights management, data protection, cloud computing, cloud, applications

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  WikiLeaks: A case study in Web survivability

  In recent weeks WikiLeaks has been targeted by denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, had its hosting service shutdown, been bounced off of Amazon hosting, had its funding through PayPal, MasterCard and other sources shut down, and its leader arrested on sexual assault-related charges. The fact that WikiLeaks remains stubbornly and defiantly online holds some lessons for other sites when it comes to resilience and survivability.

  By Tony Bradley | 09 December, 2010 07:29

  Tags: wikileaks, security, network security, Network management, networking, management, firewalls

• Google Wi-Fi snooping should serve as security wakeup call

  The continuing saga of Google's wireless snooping and the maelstrom it's generated won't end anytime soon.

  By Jeff Bertolucci | 29 May, 2010 00:31

  Tags: wi-fi, security, privacy, network security, networking, Google

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  A Governance Guide for Hybrid SharePoint Migrations

  Cloud-based computing represents a powerful new option for managing enterprise content, offering increased flexibility, efficiency, and reduced cost for IT infrastructure, data storage, and applications. However, for a variety of business and technical reasons, most organisations will take a phased approach to adopting cloud-based services, which will require them to continue to maintain their on-premises SharePoint environments during the transition. This white paper, written by Chris Beckett from SharePoint Bits, discusses some of the benefits and risks of hybrid SharePoint deployments, and presents governance considerations that are essential for ensuring a successful migration.

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  Prepare Your Enterprise for the Mobile Revolution: Boost the Bottom Line with Mobile UC

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  Improving Productivity in the Connected Enterprise Through Collaboration

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  New Mobility Requires a New Network Strategy