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Top networking news 2010: Data center networks and multi-vendor mania
In our review of top networking news of 2010, see how we covered the rise of the multi-vendor network, major changes in data center networks and security, the emergence of ubiquitous wireless LAN and the challenges networking pros face in building th... News | 15 Dec 2010
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Zero day protection with network access control, intrusion prevention
A global executive relocation service provider improved its zero-day protection capabilities with a combination of network access control and an intrusion prevention system. Article | 23 Nov 2010
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Network security infrastructure consolidation: What's your strategy?
Network security hardware and software vendors are offering enterprises options to consolidate network security infrastructure so that they can reduce management overhead and power consumption in the data center. But enterprises must avoid adding com... Article | 26 Oct 2010
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Cisco Borderless Networks: Complete solution or marketing hype?
Cisco's Borderless Networks strategy promises customers a new paradigm for supporting enterprise mobility and ensuring mobile network security. However, network engineers are struggling to understand how a seemingly disparate collection of products f... Article | 07 Oct 2010
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Next-generation firewalls not ready to replace all legacy firewalls
Application-aware firewalls enhance network security by offering deeper visibility, but enterprises will hang on to old-style firewalls. Article | 23 Sep 2010
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Networking vendors aim to improve server virtualization security
Server virtualization security is no longer guaranteed by creating physical security zones for different classes of virtual machines on host servers. Networking and network security vendors are introducing virtual security products that apply securit... Article | 16 Sep 2010
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Cisco network security strategy: Where is it going?
The Cisco network security strategy goes under the microscope as we attempt to move past the FUD and help dubious networking pros understand the future of Cisco security products in a rapidly changing technology world. Article | 26 Aug 2010
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Why hiding the SSID won't solve PCI DSS wireless compliance
Although the PCI DSS wireless guidelines released last year sought to dispel any confusion about wireless LAN security risks, enterprises are still neglecting security requirements and falling prey to old WLAN wives' tales. Hiding SSIDs isn't enough.... Article | 05 May 2010
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Magic Quadrant says now is the time for next-generation firewalls
Vendors have been slow to deliver next-generation firewalls, but Gartner's Magic Quadrant for enterprise firewalls says that is about to change. Enterprises need an intelligent firewall that has IPS capabilities and application visibility. Article | 31 Mar 2010
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Better than encryption? Unisys Stealth offers data parsing technology
The Unisys Stealth Solution uses data parsing -- an information dispersal algorithm -- along with VPN technology in a network security solution that enables data in motion to be completely unrecognizable to users without the right key. Article | 25 Mar 2010