Even with a change management system, firewall rule bases can become a nightmare for administrators. In this SearchSecurity.com Q&A, network security expert Mike Chapple points out incorrect, overlapping and unused rules that can ruin your firewall.
When hardening a system, what specific standards or guidelines should information security pros adhere to? Security management expert Mike Rothman explains.
Cisco Systems warned customers Wednesday that its Adaptive Security and PIX Security appliances contained flaws affecting the security of VoIP and VPN connections.
Tools are available to automate VoIP attacks, but the threat remains low until VoIP communications is more pervasive in the workplace.
The annual Cisco security report shows increases in hacker tactics, Web threats, Internet cybercrime, email spam and virtualization vulnerabilities.
SPAM - a lot of meat but not a lot of money. In the Internet world, spam (unsolicited messages) are certainly cheap to buy, build and deploy but with the right data mining software - aka business intelligence tools - you get a lot for your money. Don't believe me? Ask Google!
Several denial-of-service vulnerabilities and a privilege escalation flaw affects a wide range of Cisco Wireless LAN controllers, the networking giant warned.
Pv6 is becoming a reality, but the network-layer protcol is far from perfect. In Chapter 1 of his new book, 'IPv6 Security' author Eric Vyncke reviews some vulnerabilities.
Datacraft has been tasked with implementing Cisco Connected Real Estate (CCRE) solutions in the first phase of a fully integrated communication system for the new Hangzhou-based Science & Technology Park.
If a hacker gains control of a router and then uploads a new configuration opening ports up for communication, it may be possible to place a rootkit on the internal network. In this IAM expert response, learn how this attack might happen, and how to prevent it.
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Today's top security priorities
Attacks based on vulnerabilities in websites are skyrocketing, and not many solutions are available to protect organizations against them. How do you deal with this and other key security issues today?
Taking a holistic business-centric approach to security
Today’s CIOs face multiple challenges, including the need to innovate in an extremely competitive business climate, address highly dynamic regulatory and compliance challenges, speed ROI to counter shrinking IT budgets, and secure their organizations against a wide barrage of sophisticated threats.
UTM product offers Logansport Savings Bank superior protection
Astaro Security Gateway’s IPS was able to block attacks that other intrusion prevention systems (IPS) missed at Logansport Savings Bank.
Hong Leong Financial opts for Juniper Networks at new Malaysia head office, data center
Hong Leong Financial Group Berhad builds complete and seamless data center and office network infrastructure with Juniper switches, security devices and Junos software.
