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Security News: Archive: April 2003 

Sun, Partners Develop Security Appliances

Sun and its partners introduce a line of security appliances to tackle spam, viruses and hackers.

Pinkerton, CA Combine to Package Security Services

The physical and information security worlds continue their trend toward integration with the recent announcement of a strategic alliance between Pinkerton Consulting and Investigations Inc. and Computer Associates.

Microsoft Plugs Holes in BizTalk Server

Newly discovered vulnerabilities in the company's EAI software could lead to attackers embedding malicious SQL statement into a query string or could even result in attackers executing code of their choice.

NetVision Adds Web Functions to Security Tool

The 4.0 release of the Integrated Security Policy Management (ISPM) system from NetVision adds a Web-based management console and Web password management that enables end users to remotely change or reset their password from any Web browser.

WLAN Security Updates

A roundup of announcements from a variety of vendors on products and services they hope will deliver a safer experience for WLAN administrators and users.

New Technology Warns of ID Theft Before the Victim Is Cleaned Out

The greater your success with your e-commerce site, the more visibility you have online - and the more likely you are to attract the attention of identity thieves, scam artists and fraud perpetrators of all kinds. Here's how one company is working to change that.

Confidence Online 2.0 Guards Against Online Identity Theft

WholeSecurity's latest version of its identity theft software is designed to protect remote employees accessing the network from being subject to Trojan horse attacks.

ISS Plans Multi-Purpose Security Appliance

The company's VCR-sized Proventia appliances promise to eliminate the need for standalone firewalls and gateway anti-virus software.

New SonicWall Appliance Supports VPN Encryption for WLANs

The SOHO TZW Internet security appliance from SonicWall enforces use of VPN encryption on wireless LANs.

Latest IntruVert IDS Appliance Adds More Intelligence

IntruVert Network's IntruShield 1.5 intrusion detection system appliance adds real-time intrusion identification and impact assessment as well as several management features.

McAfee Unleashes SpamKiller For Small Businesses

Network Associates asserts that McAfee SpamKiller for Exchange Small Business will stop junk e-mail in its tracks — before it reaches end users. And for those employees that like thier spam, McAfee SpamKiller also allows end-users to define and personalize their anti-spam settings at the desktop

Hercules 2.0 Boosts Automated Remedy of Vulnerabilities

The latest version of Citadel Security Software's vulnerability remediation system is designed to offer greater user control and flexibility.

Comcast Rolls out Firewall Services

Number one cable provider starts to bundle new security features as it looks to hit 5 million broadband subscribers by year-end.

Courion Unveils New Version of AccountCourier

AccountCourier 3.0 from Courion Corp. adds more automation to the self-service identity management and provisioning software product.

VeriSign, nCipher Team on Hardware-Protected SSL Certs

Security software vendor VeriSign teams up with cryptography firm nCipher to offer an SSL server certificate designed to improve protection against online data theft and Web site spoofing.

Latest QVision Pinpoints Geographic Origin of Rogue Traffic

Q1 Labs on Monday will announce the latest version of its Qvision network security software, which includes a new feature that enables companies to identify the geographic pattern of rogue traffic in the enterprise network.

FirePass 3.5 Offers Secure Application Access From Browser

The latest software for uRoam's FirePass remote access appliance adds dynamic, policy-based access and integration with the existing security infrastructure.

Security Holes in RealPlayer, QuickTime

Security flaws in two of the most popular digital media players have put millions of PCs at the mercy of attackers.