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• Norton 2009 tackles whitelisting

  Symantec has adopted whitelising techniques in an effort to dramatically improve the performance of its upcoming Norton 2009 security suite, according to the company's vice president of consumer engineering, Rowan Trollope.

• DKIM antispam standard can't stop spam

  An engineer who helped develop a new antispam technology called DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM) said it's not a foolproof way to keep nasty e-mails out of your inbox, but it is a step in the right direction.

• Antivirus is 'completely wasted money': Cisco CSO

  Companies are wasting money on security processes such as applying patches and using antivirus software which just don't work, according to Cisco's chief security officer John Stewart.

• Cisco extends relationship with Trend Micro

  Networking giant Cisco on Monday said it will incorporate tools and virus signatures from Trend Micro into the security software that runs on its routers, switches and other gear.

• Cisco unveils new security products

  Cisco Systems introduced on Tuesday new security products designed to shore up networks against malicious attacks.

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  Banks are confusing consumers on PC security

  Banks obviously have an interest in making consumers feel safe. They are there to protect the customers' money. They want customers to use their online services, too, because the channel offers a lower cost per transaction than a branch. But giving away free security software to make customers feel safe is probably doing more harm than good.

Features and Case Studies (21)

• Cisco's secret agent

  See how one administrator came to evaluate the Cisco Security Agent (CSA) in response to a virus infection. You can also learn what CSA can and cannot do.

• Build a poor man's firewall with the Cisco IOS

  While vendors have been pushing toward dedicated -firewall appliances", such appliances can also be very costly for small to medium-size businesses. However, there is an inexpensive and effective firewall solution that you may have overlooked.

• The best firewall is...

  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.

• The end of e-mail?

  The world's e-mail network is no longer the friendly place it once was and authentication could mean the end for the platform as we know it.

• 10 ways to secure borderless networks

  Traditional security models are dependent on "border patrol" via firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention system and other perimeter protection methods. In new, borderless networks, the focus shifts to protection of the data itself. Here are 10 technologies you should be looking at to help secure your borderless network.

Reviews (6)

• Intruder alert

  Your data is important to you, but do you know if others are trying to get at it? ZDNet Australia investigates.

• Wireless crackdown

  The spread of convenient wireless LANs has delighted hackers, who find many WLANs vulnerable. Managing and securing a wireless network is therefore vital, but rarely done well. ZDNet Australia compares the offerings from AirDefense and AirMagnet.

• Antivirus software alone is not enough protection

  When the Blaster, MS/SQL, and Sobig worms made their appearance on the scene in 2003, one thing became clear: none of the worms was initially stopped with antivirus software.

• Implementing a network intrusion detection system

  Intrusion detection systems (IDS) have become indispensable in helping to manage threats and vulnerabilities, yet many companies have yet to implement one. Here are some tips and suggestions.

• Centrino Central: Four notebooks tested

  Need a notebook with speed and long life? The new mobile platform from Intel doesn't sacrifice battery life for performance. We test four of the first Centrino notebooks.

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