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News (85)

• The hacker challenge

  Security systems continue to get more sophisticated--and so do the hackers who are seeking to break through them. How can you best combine your defences to protect your company networks?

• Firewall appliances: is your network safe?

  Configuring firewalls can be a nightmare. Can plug-and-play appliances really be the answer, or are they plug-and-pray? ZDNet Australia examines the firewall options available for Australian businesses.

• Top 10 network hackers named

  Ten hackers or hacking groups have tried in total more than 1,000 times this year to breach the network security of Australian-based organisations, according to research by networking vendor 3Com.

• US Homeland Security still infected with Trojans?

  The man in charge of IT security for the US Homeland Security department may lose his job after the revelations that his department's IT systems have misconfigured firewalls, suspicious botnet activity, trojans and virus infections.

• Security's pathetic while management's apathetic: Ernst & Young

  A "failure to invest [in] and failure to enforce" information technology safety measures will lead to an increase in organisational security breaches around the world, according to advisory and research body Ernst & Young.

Blogs (2)

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  It's phishers, Doctor Jones!

  The new film Firewall is the latest in a long line of Hollywood hacker movies. But how do they rate in terms of accuracy and entertainment value?

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  Baiting the Black Hats?

  The CIO of a rather large Australian company recently told me that the firm was happy with its security set-up but then quickly made a U-turn. Would that statement, on record, effectively lay down a hacker challenge?

Features and Case Studies (51)

• The hacker challenge

  Security systems continue to get more sophisticated--and so do the hackers who are seeking to break through them. How can you best combine your defences to protect your company networks?

• The enemy within: firewalls and backdoors

  Can your multiple-lines of defence truly protect your network from modern methods of intrusion when you've left the key under the mat?

• Firewall appliances: is your network safe?

  Configuring firewalls can be a nightmare. Can plug-and-play appliances really be the answer, or are they plug-and-pray? ZDNet Australia examines the firewall options available for Australian businesses.

• Firewall FAQ

  Here are 15 frequently asked questions regarding firewalls. We've also provided some additional resources for your research. Additional reading: IPv6 gets security warning

• Security's pathetic while management's apathetic: Ernst & Young

  A "failure to invest [in] and failure to enforce" information technology safety measures will lead to an increase in organisational security breaches around the world, according to advisory and research body Ernst & Young.

Reviews (16)

• Netgear FWG114P

  Netgear's FWG114P wireless access point/router/firewall/print server is a great all-in-one device for those planning to set up a home office.

• Faster and stronger: Six ADSL firewall routers tested

  Distributed companies increasingly use VPN connections to access and share information. We test ADSL firewall routers that are designed for this purpose.

• McAfee VirusScan 8.0

  VirusScan 8.0 sports a trimmer profile, a simpler interface, and fast performance, but support is more of a hassle than before.

• First Look: Windows XP Service Pack 2

  The forthcoming Service Pack 2 for Windows XP is actually a significant upgrade for Microsoft's OS, delivering much-needed security enhancements. We highlight the key changes.

• 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.

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