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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Amid acquisition, NetScreen updates SSL VPN
NetScreen has released an update to its clientless VPN product line. At the same time, Juniper Networks has announced plans to buy the company. If the acquisition goes through, the transition should be smooth for NetScreen customers, an analyst says.... Article | 10 Feb 2004
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Fortinet solidifies all-in-one security play
Fortinet has released a new all-in-one security appliance for large organizations. One user lauds the product's capabilities, though it might not be as mature as competing products. Article | 20 Jan 2004
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