Monthly Archives: March 2005
Spyware Fracas Heats Up
There have been a few interesting stories percolating in the spyware/anti-spyware arena during the last few weeks. We had three anti-spyware vendors drop out...
Easier PCs Hinge on Better Security
One could argue that technology has come a long way. PCs are cheaper and faster than ever, with more memory and storage capacity than...
War Against Phishing Continues
Phishers and other online scammers are well ahead of law enforcement officials and security experts right now in terms of techniques and tactics, but...
Homeland Security Vacancies Strain Agenda
The power vacuum atop the Department of Homeland Securitys cyber-security division is straining the DHS relationship with key private-sector allies and hampering government efforts...
SSL-Explorer Offers VPN Basics
Companies looking for the most affordable way to kick off an SSL VPN technology pilot project—or deploy basic service for a small number of...
Check Point Secures VPN
With Connectra 2.0, Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. leverages its vast experience securing networks, applications and client endpoints to provide the most comprehensive security...
HP to Ship ProLiant Servers with Smaller, SAS-Based Drives
Hewlett-Packard Co. within the next two months will begin shipping ProLiant servers with multifunctional network adapter cards and smaller hard drives.
Those moves, along with...
IBM, Microsoft Take Acquisition Route to Fill Needs
IBM on Monday acquired Ascential Software for $1.1 billion to bolster its tools for integrating enterprise data, which can then be analyzed, categorized and...
$300M Shipper Builds Its Own IT System
When a company outgrows its core application package, surprising choices sometimes spring up.
After turning into the largest same-day document shipper in North America, Dallas,...
WLAN Vendors Link Switches to Third-Party Access Points
Two wireless LAN switching vendors are launching programs aimed at making their switches communicate with third-party access points.
Aruba Wireless Networks Inc. this week will...