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InformationWeek, October 30, 2009 A series of high-profile announcements at the New York Stock Exchange featured 3D routers, a new networking chipset, and a cloud computing initiative. 1 In 5 Companies Cutting IT Security Spending, Our Survey Finds InformationWeek, June 20, 2009 Budget woes, increased regulation, and new challenges for sensitive data are on the menu for risk managers. InformationWeek Analytics: Application Delivery InformationWeek, May 23, 2009 In this report, we explore a range of technologies that can bring employees, partners, and customers the application resources they need quickly, and without breaking the bank. Interop Preview: Networking Rules The Dynamic Data Center InformationWeek, May 12, 2009 Learn how virtualization and the coming Converged Enhanced Ethernet standard are making networking matter more than ever, at the Las Vegas conference May 17-21. Standards Matter: The Battle For Interoperability Goes On InformationWeek, April 18, 2009 We all say we want our gear to work together, but are you willing to hold vendors accountable for breaking faith? Best Practices Brief: Improving Application Performance InformationWeek, April 11, 2009 Don't wait till business processes are disrupted before managing performance. Competitors Jab At Cisco's Unified Data Center System InformationWeek, March 17, 2009 Cisco's big, ambitious vision puts it in a brave new world of competition, one fraught with challenges and holes competitors are eager to pick at. The Increasing Problem With Ports InformationWeek, March 14, 2009 Even for companies that embrace a unified data center architecture, ports will be a problem. Presence: Killer App That Could Be Better InformationWeek, February 21, 2009 Interoperability standards are a good start. Cisco Seeing Green With EnergyWise Partner Program InformationWeek, January 27, 2009 The company's outreach to other green-power companies focuses on integrating power management with network devices to monitor and control power usage. ExtraHop Eases Application Performance InformationWeek, December 08, 2008 The company said its APM appliance gives administrators 10,000-foot to microscopic views of network applications on the same appliance. There's More To Open Source Net Management Apps Than Cost Savings InformationWeek, November 15, 2008 Staff expertise is needed, because installation and support can be an adventure. 2 Log Managers Show State Of The Art InformationWeek, November 08, 2008 LogLogic's LX2010 appliance aces a variety of tasks; LogRhythm has the edge in compliance features. New Protocols Secure Layer 2 InformationWeek, October 04, 2008 802.1AE protects traffic on the wire with no hit to performance. Some Countries Prone To Data Loss, Cisco Finds InformationWeek, September 30, 2008 Only 42% of Chinese employees surveyed changed the security setting on their computers, while Brazilians are more likely to share private company information with friends. InfoBlox Upgrades DNS Appliance InformationWeek, September 29, 2008 The new software rev of makes DNS infrastructures more resistant to cache-poisoning attacks. Locking Down The Cloud: Why DNS Security Must Be Improved InformationWeek, September 27, 2008 What's in a domain name? Everything, when your data is at stake. Interop: Juniper SRX Chassis Means Network Flexibility InformationWeek, September 16, 2008 Rather than having standalone devices stacked up, the SRX 5600 and 5800 chassis provide redundant power and cooling, and a fast backplane for moving data between ports. InformationWeek 500: Secure Authentication is Good Medcine For Cincinnnati Children's Hospital Medical InformationWeek, September 16, 2008 Fingerprint readers and pass code generators save caregivers time while complying with state laws. Rolling Review Wrap-Up: Vendors' RFP Responses Make The Case For Switching InformationWeek, September 06, 2008 But revamping your network won't be easy, and Cisco casts a long shadow. Rolling Review: Foundry's Network Design Builds In Capacity InformationWeek, August 30, 2008 Company's architecture, although not spectacular, would get the job done for TacDoh. Extreme Networks' RFP Response Would Keep TacDoh Cooking InformationWeek, August 16, 2008 Company's switch architecture offers power and capacity to spare, but the company's status as a pure infrastructure player is cause for caution. Rolling Review: Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch InformationWeek, August 09, 2008 The vendor's proposed network design for our fictional company is flexible but needs more power. Juniper Centralizes And Unifies Network Management InformationWeek, August 07, 2008 Network and Security Manager 2008.1 is a centralized network manager for Juniper's NetScreen Firewall, IDP appliance, M-Series routers, and EX-Series switches. Tech Tracker: Can Passive Radio Eavesdroppers Listen In On Your Company? InformationWeek, August 02, 2008 Any wireless device is a potential bug for 900-MHz band scanning. Brocade Plus Foundry Equals Ethernet Everywhere InformationWeek, July 26, 2008 The idea is that, in the data center, the combined company will service both sides of server. 3Com's RFI Focuses On Stackable Switches InformationWeek, July 26, 2008 Company's architecture offers flexibility, forgoes chassis entirely. HP ProCurve Powers A Unified Switching Architecture InformationWeek, July 19, 2008 Solid solution taps ProCurve switches and management software, hitting all requirements in our RFI. Lessons Learned In San Francisco Hack Job InformationWeek, July 19, 2008 An IT administrator with the city of San Francisco is alleged to have created a private administrative account on systems within the city's FiberWAN project. High-Def Conferencing At A Low Price InformationWeek, July 14, 2008 LifeSize makes high-definition videoconferencing usable and affordable for small companies. 2008 NAC Survey: Adoption Slows, Battle For Framework Dominance Still Joined InformationWeek, July 12, 2008 InformationWeek Analytics surveyed nearly 500 business technology pros about their use of network access control. Here's a summary. 2008 Security Survey: We're Spending More, But Data's No Safer Than Last Year InformationWeek, June 28, 2008 In the face of growing demand to target security investments based on risk management principles--a domain foreign to many CIOs and infosec practitioners--there's wisdom to be garnered from our peers. NAC Plus Smart Switches Equals Better Control InformationWeek, June 28, 2008 New capabilities make the technology better than ever for access control and compliance reporting. Tech Road Map: IF-MAP Protocol InformationWeek, June 07, 2008 Trusted Network Connect's new specification is poised to provide integration among disparate devices, enabling stronger NAC enforcement. Rollout: Prism EventTracker Log Management System InformationWeek, May 31, 2008 We put version 6.0 of EventTracker to the test and found it on par with rivals in ease of use, and ahead in scalability. Sneak Peek At Our Third Annual NAC Reader Survey InformationWeek, April 26, 2008 Our readers say the network access control market has lost much of the momentum it had last year. But don't count it out just yet. Rolling Review: StillSecure Steps Up InformationWeek, April 12, 2008 SafeAccess out-of-band NAC appliance performs host assessment and enforcement, but setup and management can be complex. Ready To Play Nice With 802.1X? InformationWeek, March 22, 2008 802.1X ensures that only authenticated users can access a network, but it can also cause headaches. Rolling Review: Switch It Up InformationWeek, March 22, 2008 Want cutting-edge capabilities? Then you'd better shop your infrastructure upgrade around. In this Rolling Review kickoff, we do just that. Rollout: Log Management Gets SLIM InformationWeek, January 19, 2008 Q1's new appliance adds event correlation. In-Band NAC: Three Products You Should Know About InformationWeek, January 19, 2008 Rolling Review wraps up assessment of ConSentry's LANShield Controller, Nevis' LANenforcer, and Vernier's Edgewall. In-line NAC Rolling Review: Nevis Networks InformationWeek, January 12, 2008 LANenforcer is at the head of the class in this Rolling Review thus far, though it does have room for improvement. Rolling Review Kickoff: Host-Based NAC InformationWeek, January 12, 2008 Malware spreads fast, and the best risk management strategy is not to get bitten in the first place. Microsoft's Great Communicator InformationWeek, December 15, 2007 Gurdeep Singh Pall is ready to push an array of communication and collaboration capabilities to the desktop. NAC's Evangelist Works Both Sides Of Standards Debate InformationWeek, December 15, 2007 As co-chair of two key network security groups, Steve Hanna has a lot of sway over NAC's future. Holiday Gift Guide InformationWeek, November 30, 2007 An Internet tablet, by any other name, and a GPS receiver. Vernier's In-Band NAC Product Takes Work InformationWeek, November 17, 2007 EdgeWall has some unique features that help with network integration, but it's got a number of downsides, too. Tech Road Map: Secure DNS? Not Just Yet InformationWeek, October 27, 2007 Despite a real need, security extensions for the domain name system aren't ready for widespread use. Rolling Review: Out-Of-Band NAC InformationWeek, October 20, 2007 Out-of-band NAC lets you lock down your network from a central command center. So why isn't it more popular? In-Line NAC Rolling Review: ConSentry InformationWeek, October 20, 2007 The LANShield Controller allows for robust policy development. |
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