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FIREWALL PROTECTION

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Latest News

ZoneAlarm angers users with virus scare pop-up

The makers of the popular ZoneAlarm firewall, Check Point Software, have been accused of using scare tactics to get users to upgrade to the paid version of the software.
Microsoft to reveal new security software

Microsoft is to reveal its latest security software at next week's RSA conference in San Francisco.
Half a million databases are wide open to all

A half a million database servers are without any firewall protection according to security researcher David Litchfield.
Symantec offers back-up in the cloud

Symantec has launched a hosted back-up service for small to mid-size businesses, the Symantec Protection Network.
Firewall protection fantasy doused

Free firewalls are better than their paid-for cousins. That the surprising conclusion of a extensive test of products on the market.
McAfee apologises over new-software bugs

McAfee has apologised to users for bugs in the company's new line of client protection software, released last month.
Nazi worm author prepares Net meltdown
Microsoft closes Sybari acquistion - and its Unix/Linux lines
Microsoft firewall could be security risk
Small offices targeted with new secure access point

Latest Features

Managing sensitive data in the cloud

What does a cloud vendor do to properly segment various types of sensitive data within its cloud? Gregory Machler discusses how to capture the metadata you'll need.
Making sense of Microsoft Forefront

Microsoft has put together a suite of server security products that may appeal to Microsoft shops. Here's what Microsoft Forefront offers
Sneak peek: Windows Home Server

Business storage may take on some Home Server ease of use features.
I was a teenage crybercriminal

"If one teenager can jeopardise over a hundred Web sites from his parent's house, imagine what groups of seasoned cybergangs can do."

How-tos

How to choose an ISP for your small business

How to secure Vista

Stop VPNs turning into open doors

Protecting Linux servers

Building a no-cost Linux firewall

Slideshows

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A simple guide to Wi-Fi security

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Featured White Papers

Network firewall protection is not enough

The defences you need to protect yourself against web application level attacks.
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Gadget security begins at home for New Charter Housing Trust Group.

When one of the largest landlords in the UK wanted to protect its customers? information against data leakage, it turned to the DeviceWall endpoint security solution from Centennial Software.
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Cisco ASA 5500 Series Anti-X Edition

Learn how you can benefit from the Cisco/Trend Micro partnership! Download this informative, eye-opening white paper to learn how these industry-leading pioneers are working together to consolidate security with the network infrastructure and deliver integrated, innovative technologies that are sure to make a positive effect on the profitability of your business.
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