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Wireless IPS must detect non-Wi-Fi wireless LAN security threats
Wireless IPS has traditionally policed Wi-Fi frequencies for wireless LAN security threats, such as rogue and misconfigured access points, but many enterprises need these products to look beyond Wi...27 Jan 2011
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smart grid sensor
A smart grid sensor is a small, lightweight node that serves as a detection station in a sensor network.26 Jan 2011
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10 GbE optimization: Hardware alone won’t help
Before you throw more hardware at preventing latency, try improving 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance by fine tuning what you already have. Fast Packet blogger Michael J. Martin explains how.26 Jan 2011
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LAN disaster recovery planning
Local area network disaster recovery planning may seem simpler than data center recovery planning, but it is still full of surprises. Network admins must know the location and configuration of all ...25 Jan 2011
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smart meter
A smart meter is an Internet-capable device that measures energy, water or natural gas consumption of a building or home.24 Jan 2011
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Firewall management software simplifies firewall rules
Firewall management software allowed an information security executive to clean up firewall rules within his organization and impose firewall change management policy.17 Jan 2011
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New Cisco 8-port switch series simplifies campus network design
Cisco's new line of Catalyst C-Series switches promise to simplify campus network design. The 8-port switches offer advanced management and security features beyond the wiring closet.13 Jan 2011
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Network application performance monitoring: Storage to the user
Application performance monitoring tools must provide visibility to everything from storage I/O to remote end-user access and a whole lot in between. Here’s what your monitoring tools should show.12 Jan 2011
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End-to-end network application performance monitoring
Network application performance monitoring inevitably leads to the use of multiple monitoring tools at once. That doesn’t have to be a management nightmare.12 Jan 2011
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Cisco ASA and BGP peering problems: Command line tips
If you run into BGP peering problems because of a Cisco ASA or PIX firewallin the middle, there are a few simple command line fixes that will quickly solve the problem. Fast Packet blogger Brandon ...11 Jan 2011
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How to secure a wireless network for small business
Wireless expert Lisa Phifer explains how to secure a wireless network for small and mid-sized businesses. She details each of the available wireless network security options to help SMBs balance co...06 Jan 2011
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Networking outlook 2011: Network virtualization, wireless, security
Leading analysts share their predictions for top networking trends in 2011, including data center networks, wireless LANs, network security and network management.05 Jan 2011
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New data center network management concerns arise: Are you prepared?
In a world where data centers are denser and heavily virtualized, network management can take on a life of its own. Are you prepared?04 Jan 2011
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InfoSec World Conference & Expo 2011
The event features over 70 sessions, dozens of case studies, 9 tracks (including a Windows Deep Dive), 12 in-depth workshops, 3 co-located summits and an exhibit hall showcasing the industry’s lead...04 Jan 2011
Network Management Strategies for the CIO