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Certificates and SSL Usage in OVO/UNIX
White Paper The new HP OpenView HTTPS communication infrastructure between OVO management servers and their HTTPS managed nodes is an HTTP protocol based on Secure Socket Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) connections. [25 Jul 2008]
Has Barclays stamped out fraud with PINsentry?
News Security from A to Z Earlier this month Barclays offered all its online customers free Kaspersky security software, including parental controls as well as protection from spam, adware, spyware and viruses. [18 Jul 2008]
Insecurity in ATM-Based Passive Optical Networks
White Paper This paper considers the security of an ITU standard for ATM-based passive optical networks. The conclusion is that these measures should not be relied upon to provide security. First, it shows that the standard's encryption algorithm, called... [18 Jul 2008]
The PCI Half-dozen: Six Recommendations for PCI Compliance
White Paper In this five-minute, audio-enhanced presentation Diana Kelley, Burton Group Vice President and Service Director in Security and Risk Management Strategies Service, references six of the twelve steps for complying with the Payment Card Industry... [18 Jul 2008]
802.11n: Beyond the Hype
White Paper Does 802.11n introduce new security risks? It will also be the first 802.11 standard that can operate in both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands. Should enterprises deploy pre-standard 802.11n now? [17 Jul 2008]
iPhone 3G: The wait is over
News The iPhone 3G can be wirelessly synchronised with a Windows PC, and has security features such as support for Cisco IPsec VPN and WPA2 Enterprise with 802.1x authentication for wi-fi network protection. [11 Jul 2008]
Securing Layer 2 in Local Area Networks
White Paper To secure Local or Metropolitan Area Networks, the IEEE 802.1AE Media Access Control (MAC) Security Task Group has proposed the IEEE P802.1AE Standard for Local and Metropolitan Area Networks: MAC Security (MACsec). [11 Jul 2008]
Columbitech Mobile VPN Helps U.S. Military Retailer NEXCOM Reach PCI Compliance
White Paper Data security is top priority, and NEXCOM was looking for a way to secure it existing infrastructure and comply with the PCI standard without having to replace all the hardware. The DOS-based mobile computers used WEP, which in recent years has... [11 Jul 2008]
UDgateway-VPN Opens Up New Revenue streams for Divona
White Paper By placing a UDgateway-VPN behind the satellite indoor unit at the remote site and a central UDgateway-VPN at the main customer site (whether connected by satellite or terrestrial broadband), Divona meets both the security and performance concerns... [11 Jul 2008]
Data Mining Methods for Network Intrusion Detection
White Paper Network intrusion detection systems have become a standard component in security infrastructures. Unfortunately, current systems are poor at detecting novel attacks without an unacceptable level of false alarms. [10 Jul 2008]
An Operational Semantics of the Java Card Firewall
White Paper Such a description is necessary for formally arguing the correctness of tools for validating the security of Java Card applications. The goal is to provide a precise description of the Java Card firewall using standard tools from operational... [10 Jul 2008]
Standardization of Industrial Ethernet - The Next Battlefield?
White Paper This paper gives an overview of the various Ethernet-related activities in IEC TC65, specifically cabling, real-time, safety, and security issues. The definition of a Real-time Ethernet standard is a logical consequence of the introduction of... [10 Jul 2008]
TechNet Webcast: IT Showcase Discussion - Leveraging Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 Advanced Security Technologies for a More Secure Desktop (Level 200)
White Paper The Microsoft Information Technology Group is challenged to leverage and integrate new product and technology features into the IT infrastructure while monitoring cost constraints and security threats. [10 Jul 2008]
StoneGate High Availability Firewall and VPN: FIPS 140-2 Validation Security Policy
White Paper The StoneGate VPN solution is based on the IPSec standard as defined in RFC 2401. The StoneGate High Availability Firewall and VPN Version 2.0.5 by StoneSoft provides IPSec compliant VPN connectivity between two firewall clusters (site to site... [10 Jul 2008]
Regulations Shift Focus on Outbound Email Security: The Impact of HIPAA, PCI, PIIG and Other New Government and Industry Guidelines on Email Security Policies
White Paper Read this paper to learn about the impact of relatively new data protection regulations and standards such as the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Personally Identifiable... [09 Jul 2008]
