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Using NAC endpoint fingerprinting to inventory dumb devices

Shamus McGillicuddy — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:05:30 EST

Many enterprises fail to inventory and monitor IP-enabled dumb client devices like badge readers, HVAC systems and printers. Endpoint fingerprinting in network access control (NAC) can solve this problem.

Network security forecast 2010: Startups cash out, uber-devices step up

smcgillicuddy@techtarget.com (SearchNetworking.com Editors) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:17:09 EST

SearchNetworking.com asked Forrester Research senior analyst John Kindervag to predict what the new year will bring for network security. He says venture capital firms will look to cash out of startups, and new uber-devices that combine UTM with next-generation firewalls will emerge. And it's time to secure unified communications.

Mobile computing security concerns lead to more IPS, SSL VPN spending

Jessica Scarpati — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:02:57 EST

Mobility has exposed enterprises to more sophisticated security threats, forcing them to spend more on network security, particularly intrusion prevention systems and SSL VPN solutions to improve mobile computing security. Analysts say this has led to a rebound in the network security market.

How do I change my security setting to allow ActiveX?

Michael Gregg — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:37:33 EST

Learn how to change your security settings to allow ActiveX in Internet Explorer 6 or later, from our enterprise security expert Michael Gregg.

What are two common devices that control outbound network access?

Michael Gregg — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:19:01 EST

Read here to discover devices that will control outbound network access and enable and allow network access.

Using NAC for smartphone security on wireless LAN

Shamus McGillicuddy — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:32:41 EST

As unmanaged, Wi-Fi-enabled smartphones proliferate on corporate networks, network managers should use wireless network access control (NAC) to give them an idea of what's on the network and how they can secure those devices.

Enterprises demand next-generation firewalls with IPS, app visibility

Tessa L. Parmenter — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:58:54 EST

Next-generation firewalls are getting plenty of hype, but not many vendors have completely solved the firewall architecture challenges involved in combining firewalls with IPS and other network security functions.

Network user management

Tessa L. Parmenter — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:41:26 EDT

While networking professionals protect their network perimeters, they must be just as careful to manage users on the inside. How can admins enforce network security policies and allocate user permissions? Take a look at these problem user profiles to guide you in network user management.

Desktop virtualization network challenges: A primer

Rivka Gewirtz Little — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:38:19 EDT

Virtual desktop infrastructure is seeing speedy uptake, but desktop virtualization network challenges mean investing in load balancing, traffic prioritization and even more bandwidth to support real-time applications to the desktop.

Preventing hacker attacks with network behavior analysis IPS

David Jacobs — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:43:02 EDT

Deter enterprise network attacks by learning how network behavior analysis can be used to protect data. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of anomaly-based and signature-based protection and how to use them together to secure your network against complex hacks.