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    Intrusion detection systems have failed, say the experts--but are intrusion protection systems anything more than an effort to retread and re-market them?

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    Many of the cybervandalism attacks reported in Australia appear to stem from individuals or groups based in Turkey, a report has found.

  • Intrusion detection: caught in its own web?

    Intrusion detection appears to have hit the bottom of its hype cycle with a particularly loud thud. Is there value beyond the hot air, and how can you make it work productively?

  • 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?

  • Apple's Leopard hacked in 30 seconds

    Apple's Leopard has been hacked within 30 seconds using a flaw in Safari, with rival OSes Ubuntu and Vista so far remaining impenetrable in the CanSecWest PWN to OWN competition.

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  • 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.

  • Hacking: An IT manager's worst nightmare?

    CIOs and IT managers continue to try and protect their enterprises against hackers. How do you keep the hackers out without your business being hamstrung?

  • Intruders: Is detection or protection the answer?

    Intrusion detection systems have failed, say the experts--but are intrusion protection systems anything more than an effort to retread and re-market them?

  • 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?

  • Security: Are you fully armed?

    Security is like an onion: getting to the heart of it makes people cry a lot. But in order to protect your systems, security vendors are now recommending an onion-like multilayered approach.

Reviews (10)

  • Intruder alert

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

  • Intrusion detection: caught in its own web?

    Intrusion detection appears to have hit the bottom of its hype cycle with a particularly loud thud. Is there value beyond the hot air, and how can you make it work productively?

  • Watching the detection

    They may not be perfect, but intrusion detection systems should be a part of your enterprise security arsenal.

  • ZoneAlarm Pro 5.5

    ZoneAlarm Pro 5.5 is the best software firewall available to PC users today.

  • Trend Micro PcCillin Internet Security 2005

    Trend Micro's PC-cillin Internet Security is an excellent all-in-one antivirus/firewall solution that won't break the bank.

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