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Topic: Security software



Security software News

02 May 2008

Google adwords fuel new URL attack

By John E. Dunn, Techworld

Google adwords account holders are being targeted by criminals out to trick them into handing over credit card information using a clever URL spoof that has gained popularity in recent weeks. Read more...

Security software Blog Entries

30 August 2007

The tango with Zango was never a happy dance

By John E. Dunn

Running a software security company is not normally legally perilous. Suits from disgruntled users are unheard of, and the purveyors of spam, malware and spyware tend not to bother with lawyers. Companies are more likely to sue each other but that’s already in the business plan. Read more...

Security software Insight

21 February 2008

Locking up P2P without going nuclear

By Kathleen Lau, ComputerWorld Canada

Imposing corporate policies banning P2P might not work. Applications are appearing, however, that let admins steer a middle path. Read more...

Security software Briefings

29 August 2007

Making sure of VoIP security

By Tim Greene, Network World

There are new ways to hack VoIP, but strict vigilance can defeat them. Read more...

Security software Interviews

27 March 2006

A caching expert who wears blue

By Bryan Betts, Techworld

Blue Coat VP Nigel Hawthorn talks cashflow, Cacheflow - and the need to give some things away for free because they're too expensive to sell. Read more...

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Security software Whitepapers

21 September 2007

Enhancing Performance with Disk Defragmentation

By Diskeeper

The approach of this report is to display the improvement in antivirus and anti-spyware utility scan times (speed) before and after defragmentation using Diskeeper 2007. Read more...

Security software Product Reviews

26 February 2007

Yoggie Gatekeeper Pro

By John E. Dunn, Techworld

  • List price: $220 (+ $40 annual subscription after year 1)
  • Pros: Puts lots of security functions into one device; Updates regularly; Offloads work from laptop; Can be used with policy server
  • Cons: Most security is pre-configured; Doesn’t protect against rogue Wi-Fi hotspots Read more...

Security software How-Tos

12 October 2005

Ten steps to secure networking

By Pamela Warren, Nortel

Don't just defend the perimeter of your network, protect the whole infrastructure. Here's some tips on how - plus how to detect, prevent and respond to breaches when they do occur. Read more...

Security software Case Studies

16 March 2007

Virtualisation reality check

By Robert Mullins, IDG News Service

Mike Williams considered his virtualisation project a success after consolidating 17 US data centres into three. But then the traffic jams started. Read more...

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