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• UK makes its own broadband splash

  The UK government has laid out its vision for the digital future of Britain over the coming years, covering topics such as broadband access, security, ICT literacy and copyright enforcement.

• Flaw in BGP net protocol

  Security researchers have warned of an underlying security issue concerning the Border Gateway Protocol, the core internet routing protocol.

• Red Hat gets hacked

  Red Hat warned on Friday that a network attack compromised some servers last week that are involved with both its commercially supported and free versions of Linux.

• US Homeland Security wants a cyber-nuclear bomb

  The US wants to help defend against cyber attacks by embarking on a project that would build the equivalent of an online nuclear bomb.

• US military to use network warfare to break enemy

  The special US cyber attack unit US Air Force Cyber Command will use network warfare such as denial of service and confidential data loss as stage one of a physical attack to soften an enemy's defences, according to a senior US general.

Features and Case Studies (30)

• The open source guide to the galaxy

  Could your business be paying for a proprietary program when an open source alternative exists? Take a look at our guide as we count down the most popular open source products.

• Government CIO spotlight on: Security

  How do four of Australia's largest government agencies protect their networks from attackers? To find out, ZDNet.com.au went to Canberra and spoke to the CIOs of Customs, Centrelink, Defence and the Australian Tax Office.

• Facebook, MySpace threaten your job, savings

  While they present a wonderful opportunity to meet people with similar interests, sites like MySpace, Facebook, and even LinkedIn can also cause trouble.

• Exposing software flaws -- no easy job

  Security researcher Christopher Soghoian reflects on the hard work that comes after finding a vulnerability.

• Symantec sees Achilles' heel in Vista

  Some of Microsoft's efforts to make Windows Vista its most stable and secure operating system ever could cause instability and new security flaws, according to a Symantec report.

Reviews (9)

• 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.

• Intel touts security with second-gen vPro PCs

  Chipmaker will release its "LaGrande" security technology in the second half of the year with the launch of its second-generation vPro business desktop technology.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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?

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