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  • Check Point nets Nokia security-appliance business

    The network security software company Check Point is to buy Nokia's security-appliance business, the companies announced on Monday.

  • E-passport fraud no threat to SmartGate

    The Australian Customs Service today said its inbound e-passport authentication system SmartGate would not be fooled by fake details, after a Dutch hacker claimed to have broken through similar systems in Europe.

  • Telstra tops Canberra lobbyist list

    Telstra has emerged as the most active employer of Canberra lobbyists in the IT&T field, although others such as Apple and Google also employ external firms to push their agendas with politicians and government workers.

  • Laptop laws easier on US flights

    Some travellers in the US will now not have to unpack their laptops when going through airline security, according to new guidelines released last week.

  • Microsoft patch leaves ZoneAlarm in the dark

    Check Point Software Technologies, maker of ZoneAlarm, on Wednesday said it is working with Microsoft to resolve an issue with one of the patches within the software maker's July 2008 Patch Tuesday release.

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    Nobody protects Macs, not even Steve Jobs

    Macs are banned from many government departments because there aren't any 'approved' applications to encrypt them. So why doesn't Apple CEO Steve Jobs do something about it?

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    Firewalls have come a long way since we last looked at them in 2005, and have now become full-blown Unified Threat Management devices. We take a look at the top players.

  • AusCERT 2009: Photo gallery

    Australia's largest annual security conference, AusCERT, is underway for another year, and continues the tradition of bringing security gurus, vendors and members of government under one roof.

  • Aussie banks: your new security vendor

    It is quickly becoming the norm for Australia's largest banks to offer discounts on or completely free computer security software to boost internet banking security. The question is, why?

  • Datacentre 2020: Data security gets physical

    In 2020, datacentres are estimated to be cleaner, greener and more flexible but will they be any safer?

  • Security vendor survey: Will they side with the government?

    Security software vendors may soon side with US government authorities and intentionally fail to report "certain spyware" to customers if ordered by a court to remain quiet, according to a survey of leading firms.

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  • Kaspersky Internet Security 2009

    Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 provides adequate protection, but the program itself could use some work in telling the user what's going on.

  • ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 2009

    ZoneAlarm Internet Security 2009 provides top-notch security protection that is light on system resources, allowing you to work unencumbered.

  • ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 7

    ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 7 offers a balance between best-of-breed security protection and ease of use, providing the home user with superior protection that's light on system resources.

  • ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 6.5

    In the boldest security-software move we've seen, ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 6.5 has partnered with an identity management solutions provider to provide both offline and online identity-theft protection, making this suite well worth the price.

  • Making sure a firewall does its job

    Getting a firewall to do what it promises--protect the network--doesn't begin with an equipment purchase and end with the plug-in. It starts with security assessment and continues with constant vigilance.

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