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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

Tessa L. Parmenter — 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.

Network security risks multiply when enterprises begin outsourcing

Jessica Scarpati — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:45:40 EDT

Network security risks of outsourcing tech jobs worry IT executives, according to a new survey. Without the right protections, outsourcing could expose companies to a network security breach.

Dynamic policy ensures faster, safer network for school district

Jessica Scarpati — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:41:13 EDT

The town of Chelmsford, Mass., hired Enterasys Networks to deploy its new fiber network, using dynamic policy and network segmentation to ensure a faster, safer network for students, faculty and town employees.

Which are the most valuable networking certifications?

Tessa Parmenter — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:49:57 EDT

Learn which courses and certifications in IT and networking are the most valuable and applicable according to your future goals within your company and personally, from our expert Tessa Parmenter.

NAC appliance vendors: Can you depend on them?

Shamus McGillicuddy — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:03:42 EDT

Network Access Control (NAC) appliance vendors are feeling pressure from infrastructure and endpoint security vendors who offer similar functionality. Is there a future for independent NAC vendors?

Is there a way to trace my stolen laptop computer?

Michael Gregg — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:34:21 EDT

Learn some useful preliminary techniques on how to safeguard your computer should it get stolen and make it recoverable using certain trace software, from our expert Michael Gregg.

Will using a VPN protect me against fake wireless hotspots?

Lisa Phifer — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:28:00 EDT

Learn how to avoid data theft from phishing or connecting to a fake hotspot, by using a VPN, and various other secure browsing techniques, from our expert Lisa Phifer.