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"That circumvents the firewall mitigation that Microsoft noted," said Andrew Storms, director of security operations at nCircle Network Security Inc. "Enterprises typically have laptops configured to be location aware so when they're on the company network, parts of the firewall are disabled, or port 139 is allowed from known IP addresses.". In the it released two weeks ago, Microsoft said that "standard default firewall configurations can help protect network resources from attacks that... (InfoWorld)
The great firewall of Thailand Nov 3, 2008
A 9 million firewall is being created to protect Thailand's monarchy from insults, as part of the country's lese-majeste laws ... The Thai information ministry paid for the firewall, and communications minister Mun Patanotai said that it was a method of formalising the country's existing policy for blocking websites, which currently looks at each on an individual basis. (BCS)
Telstra launches office apps via software-as-a-service model Nov 3, 2008
" According to the initial suppliers are McAfee (anti-spam, anti-virus, firewall etc), MessageLabs (email security), Microsoft (hosted Exchange email), SharePoint (collaboration) and Iron Mountain (remote backup) T-Suite is Telstra's third foray into SaaS. It has been offering hosted Microsoft Exchange email services for several years and last year, that it had signed a deal with SaaS office productivity apps provider, ThinkFree, to become its exclusive Australian representative. ThinkFree's... (iTWire)
Readers' Comments Net censorship a danger sign Nov 3, 2008
There is plenty of free software out there and if I want to protect my family I will use one of the many free open source firewall products out there ... I feel the money that is going to be spent on this horrific plan would be better spent on parental education about filters, firewalls and how to protect your own family from the dark side of the net. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Optical Firewall Aims To Clear Internet Security Bottlenecks Nov 2, 2008
1, 2008) European researchers are developing the world s first optical firewall capable of analysing data on fibre optic networks at speeds of 40 gigabits per second ... Using custom algorithms, their groundbreaking optical firewall looks for patterns in the header content of data packets (the part of the data containing information about the sender, recipient and format) to single out possible viruses, attacks or other threats ... The WISDOM firewall acts as a kind of primary, high-speed filter... (Science Daily)
Ubuntu gets update Nov 1, 2008
Canonical touted Ubuntu Server's improved mail and encryption features along with better compiling and reporting tools and an updated firewall system. "Ubuntu 8.10 Server Edition is a terrific milestone that underlines the value in our twin track release strategy," Silber said of the release. (VNUNet.com)
Windows 7 Community Technology Preview Impressions Nov 1, 2008
Windows Firewall now has multiple profiles that you can set for home, work, and public networks. All-in-all the general feeling so far is that Microsoft is coming to its senses. (eFluxMedia)
10/30: Banker-EOA Trojan Creates Multiple Files Oct 31, 2008
All executable files are also detected as Troj/Banker-EOA except Firewall. exe, which is a legitimate web server. (eSecurityPlanet)
Personal Tech Oct 31, 2008
Advertising: sponsored by SAP. Your browser's settings may be preventing you from commenting on and viewing comments about this item. (Washington Post -- Technology)
Australia to implement mandatory internet censorship... Oct 31, 2008
A number of US companies, including Microsoft, Cisco, Google and Yahoo, have been hauled before the US Congress in recent years and accused of complicity in building the "Great Firewall of China". The , however, has welcomed the proposals. (The Drudge Report)
Another reason to be paranoid online Oct 31, 2008
KUALA LUMPUR: You have installed a new self-updating antivirus program, have the latest firewall, and you do not open any dodgy looking e-mail messages. You think you are reasonably safe from a lot of the harmful content on the Internet. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Firefox Add-On Simulates Great Firewall Of China Oct 31, 2008
Defining The Business Value Of Technology. The browser software connects to various Internet proxies inside China, putting the user through the same government supervision as Chinese Web surfers. (InformationWeek)
The truth behind our online fears Oct 31, 2008
The Great Firewall of Australia, as folks are calling it, is being built for the most laudable of reasons, including stopping child pornography. But good intentions are a well-documented paving material. (Globe and Mail)
Tech giants join move to protect freedom of speech online Oct 30, 2008
A number of US companies, including Microsoft, Cisco, Google and Yahoo, have been hauled before the US Congress in recent years and accused of complicity in building the "Great Firewall of China". Google has been criticised for complying with Chinese government's demands to filter internet searches to eliminate query results regarding topics such as democracy or Tiananmen Square. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Thailand plans to block anti-royal Web sites Oct 30, 2008
Internet firewall will block Web sites deemed insulting to the country's monarch ... BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) -- Thailand's government said on Monday it plans to set up an Internet firewall to block Web sites deemed insulting to the country's beloved monarch, as well as others considered to have inappropriate content. (CNN -- Tech)
Should enterprises reconsider the cloud? Oct 30, 2008
But are the savings of shifting to cloud computing big enough for the enterprise to risk relying on an external provider, especially when deploying complex business processes that require data to go in and out of the cloud, back behind the firewall, and back again to the cloud. For some applications, this would require a lot of reengineering, says Ovum analyst Mitchell. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Tech giants in human rights deal Oct 29, 2008
He told the BBC "What this is is a recognition by all these tech companies, the human rights groups and social investors that there has to be a collective response to this growing problem. "Companies need to step up to the plate and be more aggressive in challenging unwarranted government interference," he said. The initiative states that privacy is "a human right and guarantor of human dignity," and the agreement commits the companies to try to resist overly broad demands for restrictions on... (BBC News)
Azure aimed at moving enterprises to Web Oct 29, 2008
In an interview Monday at the conference, Microsoft Chief Software Architect Ray Ozzie described how traditionally software has been built according to a scale-up model, which isn't practical for the current era of the Web, when applications must be flexible and accessible to a large number of users both inside and outside the corporate firewall ... Azure, then, allows developers to build applications according to this model, which means an application won't break down as it tries to process all... (New York Times)
Tech Security Terms You Should Know Oct 29, 2008
which continues to maintain Pacific Coast's firewalls and provides security system updates remotely ... The DMZ typically consists of an external firewall, an intermediate network and another internal firewall leading to the intranet; even if an attacker hacks through the external firewall into a server in the DMZ, he would still have to breach another firewall to reach the intranet. (Forbes)
Why 'MafiaBoy' is Right About Net's Risks Oct 29, 2008 50 Must-Have Open Source Tools for Security Oct 29, 2008 Thai govt plans to block inappropriate Web sites Oct 28, 2008 Cisco warns of security appliance flaws Oct 28, 2008 Lexnet Consulting Group Announces Integration for StrongMail Email Marketing Solutions and Microsoft Dynamics ™ CRM Oct 27, 2008 Testing times Oct 26, 2008 Comcast Takes Wider, Faster Broadband Swing Oct 26, 2008 New worm feeds on latest Microsoft bug Oct 26, 2008 Our views: A sound strategy Oct 25, 2008 Maxcom Reports Results for the Third Quarter and Nine Months of 2008 and the Appointment of New Chief Executive Officer Oct 24, 2008 Time to patch Windows again Oct 24, 2008 Microsoft RPC exploit could be a packaged deal Oct 24, 2008 Comcast announces new speeds, pricing Oct 24, 2008 Cisco engineer lobbies for blade-server beater Oct 24, 2008 Guide to Online Security Oct 23, 2008 SecureLogix awarded 14th U.S. patent Oct 23, 2008 Time is Right to Consider SaaS and Cloud Computing Oct 23, 2008 Coming to a big screen soon? Oct 23, 2008 IBM Lotus Opens the Bluehouse Oct 22, 2008 Beware the digital zombies Oct 21, 2008 Apps we love Oct 21, 2008 Freescale rolls auto microcontrollers Oct 21, 2008 Gartner sees possible job cuts, freezes Oct 20, 2008 How to protect your laptop on the road Oct 19, 2008 Beijing Taking Mug Shots of Internet Cafe Users Oct 18, 2008 The GOP Senate Firewall: The Last Line of Defense Against Unfettered Liberalism Oct 18, 2008 Windows Remote Desktop: Setting Up Web Access Oct 18, 2008 Remote Control Software Specialists NetSupport Announce the Release of NetSupport Manager Version 10.5 Oct 18, 2008 I agree with Ballmer: Let's wait for Windows 7 Oct 18, 2008 Round 8 previews Oct 17, 2008 Mandatory Internet Filtering Oct 17, 2008 the Washington Post Oct 16, 2008 Adobe Fixes 'clickjacking' Flaw Oct 16, 2008 ACMA to allow in-flight mobile phone use Oct 16, 2008 Securing your Windows Mobile devices Oct 16, 2008 Cleversafe adds proprietary file system to storage grids Oct 16, 2008 Cadillac Fairview Selects Route1's TruOFFICE to Ensure Business Continuity Oct 15, 2008 Cisco, SAP launch joint cross-layer composite app Oct 15, 2008 Compliance Functionality Enhanced in New Release of CrossBow NERC CIP Solution for Cyber Security Oct 14, 2008 Question Time Oct 14, 2008 Security Software Suites No Match for Custom Attacks Oct 14, 2008 Juniper offers new integrated solutions Oct 14, 2008 Apple is moving ahead with NVIDIA chipsets for its new MacBooks Oct 13, 2008 Watch out for fake Microsoft Security Update email Oct 13, 2008 Tech.view: Tossing the phone Oct 11, 2008 Street Sweeping Oct 11, 2008 Protecting yourself online: Here's some simple steps Oct 11, 2008 Coinstar to Webcast Third Quarter 2008 Conference Call on October 30, 2008 Oct 11, 2008 BPM Platform as a Service redefines SaaS Oct 10, 2008 Fairfield PD alert: How to protect yourself from scams and fraud Oct 10, 2008 Tiny flash drives improve their security Oct 10, 2008 Review: CradlePoint CTR500 Cellular-Ready Travel Router Oct 10, 2008 iBurst launches two products Oct 10, 2008 Data risks take shine off Google Chrome Oct 8, 2008 Tesacom, Stratos and Addvalue Support Brazilian Elections with BGAN Mobile Satellite Service Oct 7, 2008 Peer-to-peer Networking Takes Internet Out Of The Equation Oct 7, 2008 Milk bad, snow on Mars OK Oct 4, 2008 * TOM Group says it obeys Chinese laws on Skype privacy Oct 4, 2008 How a Canadian cracked the Great Firewall of China Oct 4, 2008 Apple Gets Kudos for the iPhone From Nokia's CEO Oct 4, 2008 The Road to CMDB ROI Oct 3, 2008 Guide to Online Security Oct 3, 2008 Can we really say that the 'market works'? Oct 3, 2008 How to: Define Wireless LAN Deployment Risks Oct 3, 2008 TV versus the net Oct 3, 2008
Security experts have repeated the same advice for years -- install and keep up-to-date anti-malware software; install a firewall; install security patches; and most importantly, practice safe computing -- but people still think that the Internet is a warm and fuzzy place. They think that they can turn off their brain as long as they have security software on their computer, or more frighteningly, even if they don't have any security software. (IntranetJournal)
Australia's compulsory internet filtering 'costly, ineffective' Oct 29, 2008
I can't believe this, we make jokes and voice harsh critisism about the "Great Firewall of China" and its effect on the freedom and rights of its citizens yet meanwhile we are busy erecting our own. I'd like to know at least one example of censorship working for the greater good. (NEWS.com.au)
The area of open source security software is growing rapidly, with a cornucopia of apps for every use: anti-spam, firewalls, forensics, encryption, log monitoring, passwords the list is growing even as you read this ... Application Firewall ... Novell's application firewall uses policy-based profiles to control who can access various applications. (Datamation)
Thailand's government said on Monday it plans to set up an Internet firewall to block Web sites deemed insulting to the country's beloved monarch, as well as others considered to have inappropriate content. Communications Minister Mun Patanotai said his ministry is considering spending between 100 million and 500 million baht ($2. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
The appliances are used to provide a variety of network security features to address Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) security, VPN connections for remote employees and firewall services ... The appliances are used to provide a variety of network security features to address Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) security, VPN connections for remote employees and firewall services. (Search Security, MA)
"There are a lot of companies that are still running their business management apps behind the firewall and not in the cloud. This is for a number of reasons and one of them is that large sets of data can be moved between a CRM solution and other applications such as StrongMail -- at gigabit speeds over the local network.". About Lexnet Consulting Group, Inc. Lexnet Consulting Group is a premier provider of CRM and email marketing solutions. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Is the Rudd government about to erect a Great Firewall of Australia - introducing a form of internet censorship that will infringe upon the freedom of computer users to browse the worldwide web. That is the concern of online civil liberties groups, as the Rudd government prepares plans for a field trial of internet service provider (ISP) filtering products, with a view to introducing them nationally. (BBC News)
95 per month, which includes multiple e-mail addresses, document-sharing services, firewall protection, static IP addresses, 24/7 customer support and other features. Talkback. (Multichannel News)
Although the firewall software that ships with Windows will block the worm from spreading, security experts are worried that the flaw could be used to spread infections between machines on a local area network, which are not typically protected by firewalls. And that's exactly what the Gimmiv worm is designed to do, according to Ben Greenbaum, a senior research manager with Symantec. (InfoWorld)
Advanced security, focusing on computer software in areas such as commercial firewall protection and surveillance for defense and homeland security. Electronics, focusing on the nuts and bolts that comprise much of todays global high-tech economy. (Florida Today)
The higher number of RGUs from other value added-services that the Company provides, including: firewall protection, IT outsourcing, hosting and other services. It is important to highlight that the number of customers decreased by 7% in comparison to the third quarter of 2007. (PR Newswire)
For still more safety, look into how your firewall is configured to ensure that it does not allow incoming traffic on TCP port 139 or 445 ... Firewall configuration varies widely, but if you are using the Windows firewall in XP, the exception for this is called "File and Printer sharing" ... Firewalls are the first line of defense against this type of problem. (CNET News)
"A Web-based attack, for example. We're looking out for are exploits of this being bundled with client-side exploits or Trojans so that the worm can get past corporate firewalls and get behind that firewall into the internal network." ... Most firewalls, with default settings in place, should not allow an exploit of this penetrate that firewall, he said ... On Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, or Windows 7 pre-Beta, if the firewall is disabled, and File and Printer sharing enabled, an... (Yahoo News -- Technology)
As part of their service, Comcast Business Class customers receive Microsoft Communications Services, providing corporate-class e-mail, calendaring and document sharing, as well as additional benefits such as firewall protection, static IP addresses, multiple e-mail addresses and business class 24/7 customer support. Existing business class customers also will receive complimentary speed increases speeds on the Starter tier will be doubled to up to 12 Mbps / 2 Mbps and a new Premium Tier also... (Littleton Independent, MA)
It could pack compute functions along with networking ones now served by separate routers, video servers and firewall appliances. "It's a blade server killer," said Byers, emphasizing it would be compatible with today's ACTA systems. (EETimes)
A personal firewall is a program that filters traffic to or from a single computer. Many operating systems (such as Microsoft Windows XP and Mac OS X) include firewall protection ... A computer firewall gets its name from the fireproof wall in buildings that acts as a barrier to prevent the spread of fire. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
SecureLogix pioneered voice security solutions with the invention of the first voice network firewall back in 1998, for which our first patent was awarded, says Mark Collier, SecureLogix s chief technology officer and vice president of engineering. Since then, the company has continued to developed new patented technologies that mitigate security threats on voice networks, Collier says. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Legacy applications and systems are unable to properly support a growing proportion of workers who are doing their jobs remotely from home or on the road because they were designed to sit within a highly centralized computing environment behind the firewall. SaaS and cloud computing solutions were built to be distributed via the web and permit highly dispersed workers to utilize them simultaneously. (Datamation)
Cybercrime, for instance, played a nominal role in recent movies Firewall, Untraceable and Live Free or Die Hard. If, and when, the projects come to the big screen is another matter, given the long development cycle in Hollywood. (USA Today -- Tech)
It basically allows your business to rent project rooms outside the firewall so you can collaborate with those external sources. IBM recently opened up Bluehouse to public beta, so we thought we would take a deeper look and let you know what to expect. (IntranetJournal)
They should also protect the PCs behind a firewall and install security patches for operating systems and applications. Even these steps are not a sure thing. (International Herald Tribune)
In one of its popular starring Justin Long and John Hodgman, Apple lampooned the well-known tendency of Windows firewall programs to pester the user with security prompts. So it's no surprise that one of Windows Vista's most hated features is User Access Control, a security feature that blocks access to programs requesting elevated system privileges with yup, you guessed it a series of annoying security prompts. (Globe and Mail)
Souped up 32-bit microcontrollers for both sides of the automobile firewall debuted Monday (Oct. 20) at Convergence 2008 in Detroit. (EETimes)
With an estimated 40% of the world's information now residing behind a firewall, employee productivity is driven by the ability to quickly find key information no matter where it's stored across your organization. At Google, we believe in a simple premise: all of the information you need to be productive at work should be available through one search box, giving users real-time access to content across the enterprise and delivering a single, integrated, secure set of search results. (Computerworld)
Make sure your firewall software is current. -- Don't trust your neighbor: It doesn't always take technology to steal passwords and other private data. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Hopes that the Olympic Games would usher in a relaxed approach to the Internet had already been hit hard when the "Great Firewall of China" the blocking of Web sites deemed subversive was reimposed not long after foreign reporters left the country. The temporary lifting of the firewall applied to only a few sites, and Chinese citizens experienced few changes. (Fox News)
Over the past two years, the McConnell-led Senate GOP minority has become an effective firewall against bad legislation passed by the House. Consider the following. (Townhall.com)
Before we discuss configuring your firewall and router, which will let you actually connect to your PC remotely, we will cover enabling Web access ... Stay tuned the next installments will show you how to configure your firewall and router so the remote connections will work. (SmallBusinessComputing)
NetSupport has provided optional connectivity support for remote networks via an included HTTP gateway component, allowing secure communications over the internet without the need for local firewall and network changes. In version 10. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
October 17, 2008 10:13 AM PDT. I agree with Ballmer: Let's wait for Windows 7. (CNET News, CA)
Secondly, he's decided that the Great Firewall of China is a so say goodbye to streaming games from overseas, along with 20% of your bandwidth. Oh, this weekend, sorry too angry. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
As Temujin stated here a while ago you can get around the great firewall of China however the practicality of doing so means that most people in China are just resigned to censorship. Where I see huge scope for abuse is when we are in conflict with a foreign nation. (Thoughts on Freedom)
But like any other special treatment or perks the McCains get, they'll just tuck it behind the firewall of "Cindy's privacy." As with her finances, including her dealings with Charles Keating, this will be kept safe from the prying eyes of the "Liberal Media," who seem to have passively accepted the line of BS that Johnny Mac sees zero benefit from Cindy's millions, thanks to a prenup. Google: IOKIYAR. (Harper's Magazine)
A clickjacker could wiretap victims' PCs, force them to execute online stock trades, delete blog pages, change a router or firewall configuration, create new Web mail accounts, or even force them to download software, Hansen said. Because clickjacking affects other browser plugins, the best way to fix the clickjacking problem may be to change the way browsers work, Hansen said. (PC World)
DIR-130 is an easy-to-deploy routing 10/100 switching, VPN, and firewall designed specifically for the small office home office. Download. (Computerworld Australia)
Finally, that mobile VPN tunnel can also provide a secure conduit for enterprise application access -- for example, letting Windows Mobile users connect to Exchange, Sharepoint, and other application servers inside the enterprise firewall. Even applications that apply their own data protection measures, like TLS-encrypted POP and SMTP sessions, can be relayed through the mobile VPN tunnel. (SearchMobileComputing.com)
"Large systems users are beginning to look at service providers, and the very attractive cost per terabyte they're able to offer, and say, if they can do that, why can't we?" This will lead to more use of cloud computing, whether internal clouds behind the company's firewall or external clouds offered by a service provider, according to Webster ... "Large systems users are beginning to look at service providers, and the very attractive cost per terabyte they're able to offer, and say, if they... (Search Storage)
"TruOFFICE and MobiKEY are optimized for security, mobility and simplicity. This solution enables Cadillac Fairview's front line personnel to remotely and securely access their data so there is never any disruption in business or operations," said Andrew White, President and CEO, Route1 Inc. "TruOFFICE does not transfer any files outside of the corporate firewall and does not store any data on the remote device. It simply allows users to access the data within the secure corporate environment... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Other privacy prevention capabilities include creating privacy policies based on location so that a U.S. employee would be restricted from accessing data residing in another country, and stopping e-mails sent to unauthorized employees or names outside of the company firewall. The solution requires NetWeaver, the BI module, and SAP GRC Process Control 2. (InfoWorld)
NERC CIP requires periodically updating device passwords, and the populations of IEDs and other critical Cyber Assets (CCAs) such as Magnum DX router/firewalls in substations may number in the thousands, making automated update tools a necessary administrative aid ... For example, CrossBow will automatically consolidate security and activity event records from distributed Magnum DX routers with stateful firewall and Virtual Private Network features to enable auditing of substation Electronic... (PR Newswire)
00 firewall, Avast 4. 8 virus scanner and use System Mechanic 7 with a malware detector and remover. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Hardware firewall - protects the system(s) from external intrusion should the software firewall need to be turned off or is inactive for any reason. Also, is much more difficult to hack past than a software firewall alone ... Software firewall - protects the system when used outside the confines of the hardware firewall and provides outbound filtering and possible indication of malicious system activity. (Washington Post)
Both solutions are physical additions to a datacentre that encompasses the network functions and the firewall. Junos is a Juniper created operating system which these products run on. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
(2 Hidden) By on 10/12/08, Rating: 2 By on 10/12/2008 6:27:14 PM , Rating: 2 What's with the cramped keys on the 15"? They could easily make more room to type on the silly thing, but instead they kept the same cramped key layout from the 13" and put it on the 15"? What were they thinking? By on 10/12/08, Rating: 2 By on 10/12/2008 7:08:04 PM , Rating: 2 They need to save money for Mr Jobs' medication don't ya know... By on 10/12/08, Rating: 2 By on 10/12/2008 10:53:33 PM , Rating: 2 Apple... (DailyTech)
iTWire - Watch out for fake Microsoft Security Update email (iTWire)
Because it was designed by the same bright sparks in Estonia who created the virtually unstoppable file-sharing network and it uses much the same proprietary form of peer-to-peer architecture Skype can evade practically every firewall known to man. With messages bounced from one user s computer unknowingly to another s before reaching their final destination, there is no central server directing the traffic flow, logging the calls, and screening them for viruses, Trojan horses and spyware. (The Economist)
Their legislation not only created the FDIC, but built a famous firewall between commercial banks and brokerage houses by banning the former from underwriting securities. This firewall, finally dismantled in 1999, was intended to avoid certain notorious conflicts that had often left the public shortchanged in the Roaring Twenties ... Instead of regulators involving themselves in the minutiae of every financial transaction, they should confine themselves mainly to setting prudential guidelines to... (The American Conservative)
In the online world that s called a firewall. Windows XP and Vista come with firewall software ... Just like my locked fence gate, a firewall does not offer perfect protection. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
0 or higher; a computer with a sound card and speakers; and no firewall. About Coinstar, Inc.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Because many of Pegasystems' customers' applications are mission-critical and involve back-end systems that live behind the firewall, security is a big concern. IT shops can play the hero with an on-premise platform. (SearchCIO.com)
Also, every computer you use should have a firewall and virus software. Also, avoid opening chain emails because they may contain computer viruses. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Instead of relying on installed firewall security on your PC, the Yoggie asks that you uninstall your security software and let the flash drive itself do the protecting. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Like its larger brethren, the CTR500 has an integrated firewall and supports mainstay router features like , , and port forwarding to facilitate connections by certain servers, applications or games. The CTR500 also maintains several logs and can be configured to periodically send them to an e-mail address. (SmallBusinessComputing)
While the iSpeed provides fast and reliable connectivity, the iShield allows control of the end user through a firewall service that ensures optimal use of the available bandwidth and protects the client's network from internet-based threats. Mr Ken Gilford, Head of iShield, said a unique advantage of the product was its use by business managers to enable them to monitor workers who used productive hours browsing the internet. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
"Firewall data, SIM data ;" ... " The challenge for security officers, Ayoub said, is not to try to keep Google Apps, iPhones or the next hot user application or device out of the workplace. The genie is out of the bottle. Google Apps will grow in popularity, and not only with users who enjoy the convenience of online applications and increasing availability on a wide range of mobile devices. There are compelling business reasons. Business units like Google Apps offer online anyone-from-anywhere... (Search Security, MA)
These value-added services provide users with cost control, firewall management, full traffic information, pre-paid facilities, high security options, easy VPN access, messaging services and full IP range. "For years, BGAN from Stratos has offered customized service delivery, performance and productivity to many demanding organizations worldwide," said Stratos President and CEO Jim Parm. (PR Newswire)
8, 1997) Lucent Technologies announces a new Internet firewall designed to be the industry's most secure, expandable and easy-to-use hardware and software platform for protecting customers' data. (Feb. (Science Daily)
This latest brick in China's great firewall only goes to highlight the ongoing technological war that is being waged between China and its ever-increasing, knowledge-hungry Internet population. Hardware Microchip giant AMD has started production on its 45 nanometer processors, almost a year after rival Intel launched its first 45nm Penryn CPU. The company is set to launch the new Opteron chip code-named "Shanghai" before the end of the year. (Asia Times Online)
A number of US companies, including Microsoft and Google have been accused of complicity in building what has been called the Great Firewall of China. This story has been viewed 619 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
During the Beijing Olympics, Chinese officials faced harsh criticism for restricting online access for foreign journalists, shuttering them behind the "Great Firewall of China.". Mr. Villeneuve was working at the U of T's Citizen Lab - a research group that tracks how countries engage in censorship and surveillance on the Internet - and turned his attention to China. (Globe and Mail)
Kallasvuo credited Research in Motion (RIM) for "the clever manner it defined a solution behind the firewall" for its BlackBerry line. "When you buy a BlackBerry, you're buying a solution, not a device," he said. (CIO Information Network)
Business IT Alignment News and Analysis. IT Management Webcasts. (eSecurityPlanet)
A personal firewall is a program that filters traffic to or from a single computer. Many operating systems (such as Microsoft Windows XP and Mac OS X) include firewall protection ... A computer firewall gets its name from the fireproof wall in buildings that acts as a barrier to prevent the spread of fire. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
the_bat wrote on Sep 28, 2008 10:58 AM:" Hmm... Well, I'm not finding anything at johnmccain.com that I can't access this morningIt occurs to me there are a number of possibilities. It may have just been a temporary network issue. I run a server or two myself, and these things happen. Web servers are machines and machines sometimes fail. Other likely possibilities? The McCain site and other Republican sites seem to be experiencing numerous and concerted DOS (Denial Of Service) and other types of... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
In some cases, you may simply need firewall protection. Other applications may require effective forms of encryption. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Fortunately we know how to do that, because political dissidents in China perfected the techniques in order to bypass the Great Firewall. It would be a tragedy if an ill-informed Culture Secretary puts us in the same situation. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
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