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  • Cisco's self-defending networks progress, slowly

    Cisco Systems Inc. has been in the process of folding security into its network infrastructure for some time. The initiative, known as the self-defending network strategy, is a part of Cisco's overall push to add more intelligence into the network. B...  Interview | 07 Jul 2004

  • Content filtering helps snub spyware

    ServGate partners with SurfControl adding content filtering to the company's modular multi-function security device.  Article | 15 Jun 2004

  • On security, is Cisco the next Microsoft?

    After a flood of recent security vulnerabilities, some wonder if Cisco's security track record is becoming as tarnished as Microsoft's. Though the networking giant is wearing a bigger target than ever, experts say good communication and best practice...  Article | 10 May 2004

  • Cisco says despite risks, LEAP wasn't worth fixing

    Even though the LEAP security flaw could affect half of Cisco's WLAN customers, the company didn't patch it because more LEAP flaws could have emerged. While experts say LEAP should be abandoned immediately, they say Cisco's security strategy is soun...  Article | 13 Apr 2004

  • Teens write script to attack Cisco devices

    Cisco has provided code upgrades and mitigation suggestions for numerous vulnerabilities in key networking solutions for which exploit code already exists.  Article | 30 Mar 2004

  • Cisco launches new security, manageability tools

    Cisco has released several new product upgrades and features as part of an effort to extend security and management functionality across the network.  Article | 22 Mar 2004

  • Multiple Cisco products among those clobbered by OpenSSL flaw

    Cisco switches, routers and firewalls are vulnerable to attack due to a problem in OpenSSL that has other software vendors scrambling to cope.  Article | 18 Mar 2004

  • All-in-one security devices carry their weight

    All-in-one security devices are making it easier to keep distributed networks safe, and it's no wonder competition in the space is heating up. Despite earlier misgivings, one international firm explains how it's using a product from ServGate to deplo...  Article | 15 Mar 2004

  • Face-off: The Can Spam Act

    New federal laws meant to stop spam have earned mixed reviews. TechTarget's Mark Lewis says the Can Spam Act is half-hearted, while editor Sarah Lourie says it's a good first step.  Article | 26 Feb 2004

  • Hardware hit by multiple vulnerabilities

    Fixes and mitigations are available for flaws in 3Com and Cisco hardware that could allow unauthorized access and denial of service attacks.  Article | 25 Feb 2004

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