Andrew Garcia

ClearSight Networks Analyzer is a fine addition to the administrators toolbox, especially for companies looking to put network analysis at the fingertips of front-line support technicians. However, this intuitive, accessible interface to companies networks comes at a relatively steep cost—and does not currently support 802.11 wireless capture. eWEEK Labs tested the base version of Analyzer, […]

Although F5 Networks Inc.s initial foray into security appliances is a little rough around the edges, its FirePass 1000 has the potential to provide a flexible, powerful, SSL-based remote access solution for organizations looking to avoid IP Securitys administrative hassles albeit at a hefty price. The FirePass 1000s price starts at $9,900 for 25 concurrent […]

Weve been focusing a lot lately on end-user technology stories, but we felt that the large contingent of IT folks who frequent ExtremeTech and work in small to medium businesses might really appreciate this story. And for all of you tech enthusiasts who want to get a step ahead of the crowd and implement a […]

The holes in 802.11bs built-in security will drive any LAN administrator worth his or her salt to alternative methods of tightening wireless transmissions. But to secure a network, you have to know what its doing. Enter WildPackets Inc.s AiroPeek 1.1, an affordable and easy-to-use wireless protocol analyzer. Although somewhat lacking in in-depth comparative analysis tools […]

The enthusiasm for 802.11b wireless networking has been tempered by reports of vulnerabilities in the protocols WEP algorithm. A number of new products attempt to rally support by providing additional measures of security and control. Microsoft Corp. has thrown its considerable weight behind 802.11b. The newest sitting chair member of the WiFi consortium, Microsoft has […]

Authentication is the weakest link in VPN security, forcing administrators to weigh the importance of cost, ease of deployment and strength of security. Public-key infrastructure provides a robust and scalable authentication option, but the security of the remote users private key becomes paramount. Password protection for private keys, although inexpensive and easy to deploy, is […]

Security vendor Tripwire (www.tripwire.com) has released Tripwire for Web Pages 1.0, a product designed to protect Web sites from vandalism. As an Apache plug-in, Tripwire for Web Pages creates an MD5 hash of every Web page on your server. Then, when a page is requested, the program verifies the pages hash against the database. If […]

As Congress struggles to pass legislation restricting unsolicited e-mail and while security-oriented liability lawsuits loom, network administrators and service providers are left to battle spam and Trojan virus scourges at home. Mirapoint Inc. has leapt into the protection racket with the MD300, the first product in its Message Director line. The MD300 is a powerful, […]

Network-attached storage innovations arent limited to devices such as Network Storage Solutions Inc.s ProStor system reviewed in this issue. Tape-based storage is about to get a little bit sexier. A new generation of tape appliances will hit the market later this year, promising scalable, centralized design and flexible support for a multitude of industry-standard protocols. […]

Heeding the cry for rock-solid availability of crucial corporate applications and services, Ripple Technologies Inc.s LogCaster 3.1 provides excellent centralized monitoring and alerting capabilities for Windows NT and Windows 2000 servers as well as TCP/IP hosts. NT-based networks of any size will benefit from LogCasters automation and alerting capabilities on their servers, but Ripples inflated […]

At its core, eSoft Inc.?s InstaGate EX2 provides VPN and basic firewall capabilities, along with a host of other server functions. With a few tweaks, the EX2 can provide branch offices and small enterprise sites with an easy-to-manage, flexible and fairly comprehensive security package at a low price. However, the price can inflate quickly as […]

Months after security vulnerabilities were found in the Wireless Equivalent Privacy protocol included with 802.11b wireless LAN technology, the IEEE and WECA are working to fill the holes and rebuild public confidence. eWeek Labs believes current WEP offerings are adequate for securing data at smaller sites and home offices, with periodic WEP key changes. However, […]