Network Security: Archive: February 2005

Network Security Top Priority in 2005

Facing an ever-growing array of threats to corporate information systems, technology executives now see enhancing network security as 'Job One'.

Microsoft Makes Security Pledge -- Again

You IT professionals can stop worrying now. Your security woes soon will be a thing of the past. Haven't we heard this before?

Claria Exec Joins DHS Privacy Committee

Controversial pop-up ad firm to be represented on panel advising in privacy issues.

Privacy Wanes When Bloggers are Muzzled

How much privacy do we have when people can be fired from their jobs because they were blogging? eSecurityPlanet columnist Ray Everett-Church says this harkens back to dark days.

Hilton's T-Mobile Hack a Password Wake-Up

Along with phone numbers of celebrities in the socialite's Sidekick, the hacking incident exposes the need for strong passwords.

Managing Digital Risk with Cyber Insurance

Since there's no way to eliminate security risks, a panel of industry players at the RSA Conference say insuring against cyber attacks or network downtime is increasing in popularity.

Cisco Adapts Its Defenses to New Threats

The company launches the next phase of its Self-Defending Network initiative with support from recent acquisitions.

Microsoft May Bundle Up Protection

Redmond may be tying its existing security applications together.

Sentivist IPS Takes Datamation Security Award

NFR Security's Sentivist intrusion prevention system was the top choice among Datamation voters in the Product of the Year 2005 Enterprise Security category, turning back a strong bid by Digital Defense's Frontline 3.0.

SpamAssassin Takes Top Anti-Spam Honors

The non-profit Apache Software Foundation's free SpamAssassin filtering software was the runaway favorite among voters in the Anti-Spam category of this year's Datamation Product of the Year Awards.

Microsoft AntiSpyware: Separated at Birth

Is Microsoft's AntiSpyware beta program enough to protect your company's PCs against the intrusion of threatening malware?

Microsoft Issues Major Patch Release in Feb. Cycle

Fixes affect Windows, Internet Explorer, Office, Media Player and Sharepoint.

Spamhaus Accuses MCI of Hosting Spam Gangs

Spamhaus Project blasts ISP over hosting policy. MCI counters that it's not in the business of censoring Internet content.

'Critical' Patches For Windows, Messenger on Deck

Monthly patch and fixes for February include flaws or vulnerabilities in Windows Media and Messenger.

Phishers Focusing in on New Targets

No longer satisfied with running banking scams, phishers are focusing their sights on the health care industry and utilities in their ever-expanding attempts to rip off users.