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Juniper enters BYOD management fray with new Gateway products

Juniper has unveiled new and enhanced products designed to secure mobile device access to enterprise networks.
National Security Agency creates security design based on Android

America's intelligence agency, the National Security Agency (NSA), today disclosed how it's going to handle mobile security.
F5 Networks enters alliances with MDM vendors

F5 Networks has entered into technology-alliance agreements with several mobile-device management (MDM) vendors in order to optimise use of F5 Technologies remote-access software with MDM software used to manage smartphones and tablets.
Facebook login details stolen by Ramnit worm

A pervasive worm has expanded its reach to now steal login and password details for Facebook users, warned security vendor Seculert, which found a server holding 45,000 login credentials.
Samsung devices to get Juniper SSL VPN security

Juniper Networks' suite of mobile security and device management tools is coming to three Samsung Electronics devices, marking the first time the company has provided its SSL VPN software for Google's Android OS.
D-Link launches new secure wireless router for small business

D-Link has launched a new Wi-Fi router designed for small and medium businesses. The D-Link DSR-500N Wireless N Router offers 802.11n Wi-Fi networking as well four Gigabit Ethernet ports.
Cisco ASA doesn't support Internet Explorer 8

It may be March before Cisco's ASA security appliances support the latest version of Microsoft's web browser, limiting what applications businesses can access over their SSL VPN connections.
Microsoft Internet Explorer SSL security hole lingers

A Microsoft Internet Explorer weakness in its SSL implementation leaves an opening for attackers to steal information being sent via SSL. Apple's Safari for Windows browser has same problem but Safari for Mac, Firefox and Opera have fixed the trouble.
Palo Alto to offer traffic shaping

Palo Alto Networks has launched the latest version of its operating system, PAN-OS. The firewall vendor said that the new enhancements would improve the options available for enterprises, offering them new ways to handle applications.
Startup puts web browsers 'in the cloud'

A French startup has come up with what it claims is the perfect solution to web browser insecurity - run the browser ?from the cloud' instead.

Latest Features

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
12 top mobile and wireless issues for 2008: Part 1

There's a bumper year ahead, says Craig Mathias.
Using SSL VPNs to enable mobility

How to reduce risks when turning to a virtual Private Network and other security issues to consider.
What's ahead for NAC

ForeScout VP Ray Wizbowski foresees interesting times as the technology matures.
Making your apps faster, Cisco-style

George Kurian, Cisco's general manager for application delivery, explains his company's approach to WAN application optimisation.
The next three big WAN optimisation targets

Performance management, client-side acceleration and network security are top of the priority lists. Part 1: Management and acceleration.
Will 2008 be the year of the open-source desktop?

When the open-source desktop becomes a more widely deployed end-user operating system, it becomes a product and not a project.
WAN acceleration comes to the PC

WAN optimisation developers are bringing out Windows clients capable of accelerating WAN access for individual remote and roaming PC users.
In VNO veritas

Many companies are finding that a virtual network operator can provide better service and greater customisation than can a network owner.
What you need to know about VPN technologies

How they work, what they can do for you, problems to watch out for.

How-tos

How to set up your office network for telecommuting

Case Study: Hybrid path to convergence in Hong Kong university

Future-proof your network, Part 2

Which type of VPN is best?

Offer public access without creating a security risk

Lock up your mobile data

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The Forrester Wave?: SSL VPN Appliances, Q4 2006

Forrester evaluated leading SSL VPN appliance vendors across 57 criteria and found that Juniper Networks maintains its SSL VPN leadership thanks to its superior reverse proxy technology and focus on secure mobility. Aventail trails close behind with its fully integrated endpoint security and similar strength in mobile device access. Citrix Systems and Microsoft also provide leading technology that focuses on access and acceleration for corporate apps.
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Cisco IOS SSL VPN Backup AAA

This document provides configuration guidance for users of Cisco® IOS SSLVPN. This feature is designed to terminate SSL VPN connections on Cisco IOS Software-based routers (1800, 2800, 3700, 3800, 7200, and 7301). SSL VPN is comparable to and complements the popular IP Security (IPsec) remote-access VPN.
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Five Common VPN Security Mistakes

Is your Virtual Private Network (VPN) the weakest link in your network security? This question is usually met with some hesitation, often times because the answer is unknown. Network Security is currently a major concern of IT departments these days.
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