Thursday, December 08, 2011

IPS: Best of breed or integrated solution?

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IPS: Best of breed or integrated solution?
The age old question about whether to go with best-of-breed products or integrated solutions is particularly salient when it comes to intrusion-prevention systems. Security is an area where you need the best possible point product, the best of breed folks argue. But the evolved threats require a more holistic view that can only be achieved by taking more factors into account, the integrated solution suppliers counter. Who is right? You decide. Read More


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10 Things Your Next Firewall Must Do
Choosing a next-generation firewall is more than a simple comparison of technical features. It's about balancing the needs of the business with the risks associated with modern applications. Gain access to valuable information in one location- read articles and watch videos that will empower you to make the right decision. Learn More!

Picture this: Steve Jobs gets bronzed
Software maker has commissioned a life-size sculpture of Apple's Steve Jobs Read More

Symantec confirms Flash exploits targeted defense companies
Security researchers at Symantec today confirmed that exploits of an unpatched Adobe Reader vulnerability targeted defense contractors, among other businesses. Read More

12 Tech Gifts Under $100
Our reasonably priced gift suggestions are perfect for home-theater owners, music lovers, gamers, 'Star Wars' fans, the eco-conscious and more. Read More

Ex-HP Chair Patricia Dunn dies at 58
Patricia Dunn, who was forced out as HP chairwoman in the wake of a spying scandal in 2006, has died in Orinda, Calif., at the age of 58 following a long fight versus cancer. Read More

The amazing shrinking computer
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2011 Survey on Cross-Platform Database Administration
In this Unisphere Research survey by Quest Software, see how a strong cross-platform database management administration – including cloud management – saves your company money. Then, read about the "accidental DBA," and how to keep ahead of an ever-expanding wealth of database information. Read Now!

Red Hat Releases RHEL 6.2
Red Hat has released a new version of their flagship Enterprise Linux OS. RHEL 6.2 consolidates patches since REHL 6.1 plus offers some substantial improvements in security, virtualization, performance and flexibility. I spoke with Tim Burke, VP of Linux engineering at Red Hat about the new release. Read More

DOJ questions if the AT&T and T-Mobile deal is still active
AT&T's decision to withdraw its application to obtain T-Mobile USA's mobile spectrum license at the U.S. Federal Communications Commission raises a question about whether the company's proposed acquisition is still active, the U.S. Department of Justice has said. Read More

OpenDNS releases tool to encrypt DNS requests
OpenDNS has released a preview of a tool that will encrypt DNS (Domain Name System) requests between a person's computer and the company's lookup service, potentially blocking malicious interceptions. Read More

10 must-have tools for cloud power users
For many of us, the cloud has changed the way we work and play. Thanks to well-known services like Gmail, Dropbox, Facebook and Instapaper, practically our whole lives -- photos, documents, contacts and more -- are online. So isn't it time to take control? Read More

Verizon Wireless reports 4G LTE network issue
Verizon Wireless said Wednesday that its engineers are working to resolve an issue with its 4G (fourth-generation) LTE (Long Term Evolution) service, that is affecting some customers' 4G devices. Read More


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Managing Service Quality Across the Infrastructure
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EMC's Greenplum goes big in data analytics
The Greenplum division of EMC is building a single data analytics platform that can crunch both structured and unstructured data and give a broad range of users the tools to study an enterprise's information. Read More

Citrix: Desktop virtualization makes good security sense
One of the main reasons for deploying desktop virtualization is the security advantages it can provide, such as keeping sensitive data off the endpoint, according to Citrix. Read More

Facebook disables bug used to expose Zuckerberg photos
A Facebook bug came back to haunt the company's co-founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg. Read More

How to Tame a Bad Boss: 8 Practical Techniques
Employees don't have to suffer under the tyranny of a bad boss. Management experts say employees possess the power to soften a bad boss's sharp edges. Here are eight tactics for making a bad boss more bearable. Read More

Is Cloud Support 'Racing to the Bottom?'
In the course of over 100 articles, I've been politely and quietly working to inform everyone about cloud and CRM best practices. After having wasted hours on a typically crummy support line of a cloud vendor, I can be quiet no more, I need a moment to rant. Read More

 
 
 

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