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8/8/2008

Security Spotlight

A Cheapskate's Guide to Free Security Software
By Doug Gale

Free is an attractive price. Read which packages were deemed "most useful" by a handful of experts.

Campus Security News

Collaboration Key to Security, Microsoft Says
Microsoft ratcheted up its PR and client communications efforts to demonstrate that it's serious about security. On Monday, in time for this week's Black Hat conference in Las Vegas, Microsoft's Security Response Center (MSRC) launched a new ecosystem strategy team blog outlining its more collaborative approach to software security issues.
IBM Unveils New Software Designed To Streamline eDiscovery
IBM has announced the release of new Enterprise Content Management (ECM) software specifically designed to meet the needs of clients dealing with complex legal discovery requirements. The eDiscovery solutions expand on IBM's ECM platform and are intended to give organizations greater control of digitally stored documents in an effort to reduce costs and streamline the discovery process involved in litigation.
Security Woes Up, as PHP and OSS Make the List
Software vulnerabilities are up this year, especially Web browser-based ones, according to a new report from IBM Internet Security Systems. The X-Force 2008 Mid-Year Trend Statistics Report, released in late July, defined the problem broadly. A vulnerability is anything that results "in a weakening or breakdown of the confidentiality, integrity, or accessibility of the computing system."
Apple Reacts to Spoof Threats, Issues DNS Hotfix
Apple took action Friday to address the infamous Domain Name System (DNS) problem. And none too soon.
Reflex Security Releases Virtual Security Center
Reflex Security has released Reflex Virtual Security Center (VSC). The solution is intended to enhance security by providing greater visibility and control over virtualized environments and integrates with Reflex Security's Reflex Virtual Security Appliance (VSA), as well as with VMware's VirtualCenter.
Moravian College Turns to Appliance To Deter Malware and Botnet Activity
Moravian College has deployed a Webgate appliance from Mi5 Networks to protect the campus network from Web threats including spyware, botnets, viruses, and other malware. Moravian also selected Webgate for its ability to identify and quarantine botnet-controlled machines and perform unattended disinfection of compromised systems.
Sophos Upgrades Web Security Appliance
Security solutions provider Sophos has released a free upgrade to its WS1000 Web security appliance. It includes expanded protection against a variety of data security threats and new enforcement and reporting improvements.
Most Malware Found on Trusted Web Pages, Report Says
Five seconds into reading this story, a Web page somewhere will become infected with malware or some other malicious code. That's one of the conclusions of U.K.-based IT security firm Sophos in an IT security report released Wednesday.

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