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• Desktop users remain biggest security threat

  Businesses still consider desktop users to be the biggest security risk to their networks, despite increased concern over outsourced labour and remote users.

• VPN users: The weak link in network security?

  VPNs made it easier for remote workers to connect to the corporate network. But those remote workers also pose a security risk. Follow these tips to mitigate that threat.

• Certifying your VPN

  If you're looking for a VPN connection that's more secure than PPTP, we've got the answer.

• Sydney Water CIO tells his story

  Sydney Water chief information officer Tim Catley tells ZDNet.com.au in an in-depth interview how he restored the credibility of the organisation's IT department and exorcised its tech demons with strong governance and a simple 100-day plan.

• Federal family dept eyes Vista

  The federal department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs has gone to market for a new PC supplier for the next three years, specifying any new hardware it buys must be ready for Windows Vista.

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  Dongles out, 3G netbooks are swinging

  Sure, better 3G coverage is good for competition, but it's what you do with the 3G that will ultimately make the difference. As Vodafone expands its network footprint, the practice of selling 3G-enabled netbooks like mobile phones should really resonate with end users.

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• VPN users: The weak link in network security?

  VPNs made it easier for remote workers to connect to the corporate network. But those remote workers also pose a security risk. Follow these tips to mitigate that threat.

• The 10 most important things to teach your users

  Your users don't need an encyclopedic knowledge of how their computers work or how your network is configured -- but they may need a little technical enlightenment here and there. This list includes some of the basics that will help them (and you) work more effectively.

• Lessons learned from laptop theft

  Virtual security is at the top of most IT managers' minds. But have you given much thought to the dangers of hardware theft? Read this account of a recent burglary and its consequences.

• Making the security ROI model work

  Chief Security Officers face a challenging quandary at budget-time because the traditional return on investment (ROI) model falls apart when it is applied to security products but as that is the only language budget-approvers speak, what is a CSO to do?

• Contact management packages reviewed

  We look at which product can help improve customer satisfaction.

Reviews (19)

• LapLink Everywhere 2.0

  LapLink Everywhere 2.0 is easy to use and offers secure remote access to your desktop, e-mail, contacts, calendar and files, cleverly using ordinary HTML.

• Link your laptop

  LapLink Everywhere makes sense as long as all you need is Outlook or Outlook Express.

• Dell Inspiron 15

  The Dell Inspiron 15 is likely the best bang for buck you'll get for AU$1000, from its battery life to its upgrade options. We do miss the numpad, but the rest is perfect for the budget-conscious user.

• The best endpoint security suite is...

  Wondering which endpoint security suite keeps your clients the most protected? Enex TestLab racks them all up and puts them through their paces.

• Microsoft Windows 7 (Professional)

  Windows 7 looks like the operating system that we've all been waiting for. Despite its imperfections, it shows a lot of promise for the future while presenting a stable platform that can compete comfortably with OS X.

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