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News (12)

• Inside the San Fran network lockout

  A strange sort of techno-drama is playing out in the city of San Francisco, California right now. The blame for the fiasco may not be as easily assigned as it at first appears.

• Allchin: Buy Vista for the security

  If you aren't impressed by the OS update's flash new features, consider getting Vista for its tougher defences, Windows chief Jim Allchin says.

• Security and open source software: An analysis.

  This article from Australian technology commentator Con Zymaris examines the security threat of open source software.

• The accidental home hack

  Someone, somewhere close by, could be hacking into your wireless LAN, but it might not be malicious. In fact, the perpetrator may be totally unaware he or she has invaded your system. ZDNet Australia looks at this increasingly common problem.

• Optus to trial a "Know How Network"

  Optus and IBM will jointly develop a private and secure 'virtual project office' for businesses and governments called the Know How Network, enabling teams of people anywhere in the world communicate and share information as if in the same room.

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• Allchin: Buy Vista for the security

  If you aren't impressed by the OS update's flash new features, consider getting Vista for its tougher defences, Windows chief Jim Allchin says.

• Ten things about securing wireless connections

  Convenient and easy to set up, wireless networks can also pose a big risk. Because they use the airwaves, wireless communications are more vulnerable to interception and attack than a wired connection. Here are some tips for securing your wireless network.

• 10 ways to improve network performance

  If a car starts to stall, drivers would pop the bonnet and check the individual components. But when a network goes down, how are the weak points identified and isolated?

• Intrusion detection systems reviewed

  Despite a rocky beginning, intrusion detection and prevention systems are an important part of any security arsenal. We road-test six hardware and software-based systems.

• Be more than a manager: coach your staff

  With today's emphasis on aligning IT with business goals, CIOs must be able to lead and inspire their staff toward that achievement. Learn how to develop your leadership skills as well as those of your IT managers.

Reviews (6)

• Cisco Unified IP Phone 6900 Series

  If you want to use Cisco for your corporate IP telephony network but can't afford a 7900 series phone for everyone, it's a no-brainer to check out the lower-specced 6900 series.

• Detection and prevention: 6 intrusion detection systems tested

  Despite a rocky beginning, intrusion detection and prevention systems are an important part of any security arsenal. We road-test six hardware and software-based systems.

• When does wardriving cross the double line?

  I was a teenage wardriver. If I were to make a movie about the events of last week, that's what I'd call it. Sounds pretty good, doesn't it?

• Tuning out wireless chaos

  Security for wireless could end up more of a mess than security on our PCs, unless we act soon.

• Tech Guide: Wireless network purchases

  Here's what you need to know about wireless networking, from the standards and technologies to the best products for your home or office.

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