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• US proposes ways to make DNS servers more secure
  DNSSEC adoption could reduce risk of hackers.
• Bumper Patch Tuesday next week
  Microsoft releases 11 updates.
• UK companies offered 'password amnesty'
  Get a shiny two-factor login, says Cryptocard.
• Researchers reveal full extent of 'clickjacking' threat
  Dozen scenarios probable.
• Palin hacker suspect pleads not guilty
  Well, I'll be a son of a democrat.
• Remote workers do care about IT security
  Feel the love, Mr IT Manager.
• IronPort boosts performance of email security appliances
  Spam, spam, spam.
• ID management group to tackle cybercrime
  Kapow! Crime fighters take on the bad guys.

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• What the security industry can learn from Wall Street
  On the face of it, the workings of financial markets are a world away from the security industry, and yet there are instructive parallels if you stare a little harder.
• Virtualisation and security - the risks explored
  While server virtualisation increases operational efficiencies and management flexibility, and reduces total cost of ownership, it can also increase security risks. Here's an explanation of how.
• Too much network control is a bad thing
  Network admins with too much control are a common problem - and one that needs fixing, CIOs warn.

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• Understanding malware attack techniques
  One of the best things you can do to help keep your PC and your private data safe is to stay abreast of the latest security alerts. But security news stories often contain techie jargon that can make your eyes glaze over faster than a congressional session on C-SPAN.
• Ten tips for ultra-safe browsing
  In the world of comic books, every bad guy is an evil genius. On the web, hackers, spammers, and phishers may be evil, but they're not required to be geniuses. Here are ten ways to defend yourself against them, genius or not.
• Secure your laptop from thieves
  Laptops increase the risks to your data, but there are sensible steps to take which minimise the danger.

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• The Capacity to Succeed: Demand and Capacity Management New
  

  This white paper explores the drivers for demand and capacity management; the benefits and ROI; and the challenges businesses face in making it work.
  

• Preparing for the Storm: Effective Data Backup and Recovery New
  

  This white paper was written for IT professionals looking to increase the strategic value of IT as they implement a cost-effective and appropriately sized backup and recovery platform that can support business growth.
  

• Delivering an Effective Backup and Recovery Service New
  

  Rapid data growth and the need for greater data availability place a demand on organisations to provide an effective backup and recovery service. Yet businesses have often been satisfied with just minimal provision. It is only when a disaster arrives that it becomes clear how inadequate this approach is. This white paper helps organisations make the right decisions about how best to prevent data loss and potentially catastrophic IT failure.

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• Problems with monitoring virtual infrastructure
  Questions about how to monitor VMware ESX installations are common on community forums, but the term "monitoring" covers so much ground and could involve so many tools that the question requires a lot of refinement.
• Dealing with video surveillance on the LAN
  Smile: You're now responsible for cameras.
• Plotting the future of network security
  Keeping up with it could be a challenge, as it becomes richer and more sophisticated.

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	Windows Security Articles     Updated: Sunday 12 October 00:23 UK Deploying IPsec Server and Domain Isolation using Windows Server 2008 Group Policy (Part 1) How to put together a NAP solution using IPsec policy enforcement. More VOIP, More Security: What needs to be done when securing VOIP How to implement a VOIP solution whilst abiding by a security framework, and the challenges that we can expect when implementing VOIP. Creating and Managing Local Groups on Servers and Desktops With the new Group Policy Preferences, you can create and manage the members of local groups. Here, learn how to do all of this with the new GPP settings. Microsoft ISA Server - Voted WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Award Winner - Firewall Softare Microsoft ISA Server was selected the winner in the Firewall Software category of the WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Awards. Symantec Endpoint Protection and Astaro Security Gateway were first runner-up and second runner-up. Using Group Policy Filtering to Create a NAP DHCP Enforcement Policy (Part 4) Setting up the DHCP server to work with the NPS server and the NAP policies, and then configure Group Policy so that NAP policy and NAP components are automatically configured for any machine that belongs to the NAP computers security group in Active Directory. More »

• E-crime is killing the debit card 
  
• Keeping the horsemen out the Valley 
  
• Is anyone still interested in desktop firewalls? 
  

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• GoodSync Pro 7.2
  Synchronisation is the alternative to backup, but it is also a much more complex world. Does this program keep life simple enough?
• Billion BiPAC 7402GX router
  Billion's latest BiPAC ADSL router is an attempt to add 3G failover to what is otherwise a competent and well-featured if unadventurous 802.11g switch/router. Its other strength is its VPN capability.
• DrayTek Vigor 2820Vn router
  A remote office or small office router with ADSL, WAN and 3G failover that doesn't cost the earth? Not possible they said. DrayTek's latest Vigor can do all this and more.
• SanDisk Cruzer Professional
  Where did it go wrong for the once inoffensive USB memory stick? A new generation of drives using mandatory encryption attempt to make them loved once more.
• PortTracker
  A useful appliance that allows you to monitor what is - and has been - connected to your network, as long as you're running Cisco switches.

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• Security's virtual badlands
  We hear from Sourcefire CTO Martin Roesch why virtualisation is still Terra Incognita for network security technologists - and why he believes his company is worth more its rivals and the stock market seem to think.
• How a laptop nearly ruined one man's life
  When the Commonwealth of Massachusetts issued Michael Fiola a Dell Latitude in November 2006, it set off a chain of events that would cost him his job, his friends and about a year of his life, as he fought criminal charges that he had downloaded child pornography on to the laptop.
• Why the Vista hacker went to eBay
  When Shane Macaulay tried to sell the Fujitsu U810 laptop he won in a hacking contest last week, it seemed almost like an April Fool's joke.

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• Network behaviour analysis secures university
  Seeking better visibility into the traffic crossing its extensive network, Wayne State University turned to NBA software from Q1 Labs.
• UTM's weakness: a single point of failure
  The team had a wealth of options. They could have chosen to install one or more UTM appliances, devices that handle multiple threats from a single chassis, or opted for a series of single function, best of breed appliances. So, which one was it to be?
• Protecting the datacentre
  Mercy Medical Centre’s security wish list is far from atypical. The Baltimore healthcare provider wants to make sure that users access only the services and servers they require and that its datacentre servers remain secure and problem free. Nevertheless, it hasn't yet found quite the right technology combination.

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	Security Alerts   Updated: Sunday 12 October 00:25 UK [3/5] ScriptsEz Easy Image Downloader "id" File Disclosure Vulnerability JosS has reported a vulnerability in ScriptsEz Easy Image Downloader, which can be exploited by malicious people to disclose sensitive information. [3/5] Built2go Real Estate Listings "event_id" SQL Injection d3v1l has reported a vulnerability in Built2go Real Estate Listings, which can be exploited by malicious people to conduct SQL injection attacks. [4/5] Sun Java System Web Proxy Server FTP Subsystem Buffer Overflow A vulnerability has been reported in Sun Java System Web Proxy Server, which potentially can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a vulnerable system. [3/5] Red Hat update for cups Red Hat has issued an update for cups. This fixes some vulnerabilities, which potentially can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a vulnerable system. [4/5] DFF PHP Framework API "DFF_config[dir_include]" File Inclusion Vulnerabilities Some vulnerabilities have been discovered in DFF PHP Framework API, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a vulnerable system. [1/5] FUJITSU Interstage Products Apache Tomcat Security Bypass A security issue has been reported in various FUJITSU Interstage products, which potentially can be exploited by malicious people to bypass certain security restrictions. http://secunia.com/Advisories/32234/ NOTE: This RSS feed does not include information about updated Secunia advisories. You should note that Secunia on average issues more than 20 updated advisories per day, containing information about exploit and patch availability, new and in depth research, and all other details that are relevant. Learn more about receiving complete and customised Secunia advisory information: http://secunia.com/advisories/business_solutions/ more »

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