Security News

Juniper Networks' push into the future of networking
Juniper Networks' new strategy and expanded portfolio spans IT and networking, including new software processors and cloud networking systems for enterprises and service providers.Virtualisation and cloud computing – expectations versus reality
The latest survey from Symantec regarding the move of business critical initiatives to virtual and hybrid cloud computing environments highlights the difference between what was expected and what was delivered.WLAN on social networks
Network management applications now have the capability of integrating their network management systems with social media interfaces via Smartphones and tablets.IPv6 deployment
The last available IPv4 addresses have been allocated and the adoption of the next generation of Internet Protocol, IPv6, is upon us and will be able to accommodate the exponential growth of the Internet.Cloud Security
Awareness of the cloud continues to dominate CIOs’ thinking for 2011; however security is top of their concerns along with wider risk factors.The location of datacentres
Datacentres require two key elements to be as cost effective as possible; firstly located in a cool environment as they produce enormous amounts of heat energy and secondly with a good affordable power resource.Virtualised server infrastructure security
For IT and Network managers, moving to a virtualised server environment will enable them to take advantage of the surfeit of computing resources within their networks.The modular datacentre
There is a trend within the datacentre market and it seems that the modular approach to the datacentre is an approach that is gaining traction.HP’s Strategic Vision
Leo Apotheker has recently announced the strategic vision for HP after 6 months in the role as CEO.Worldwide IT spending trends
As a reflection of the world economy, global IT spending has improved in 2010 and will continue to do so in 2011.IT network security attack events
Over the past year there has been a 27% increase in the number of DDOS attacks compared to the previous year, and the attacks are bigger.Protecting people from themselves
“The problem with making things foolproof is that we keep evolving a better class of fool”.Cisco Security Architecture
Cisco has announced that it is working on a complicated security architecture called SecureX that will apparently provide a ‘context-aware’ way of safeguarding networks that are under security pressure from virtualisation, Smartphones and tablets.Preparation for IPv6
With IPv4 addresses projected to run out this year, IPv6 is important; especially given the fact that the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) has issued the last five blocks of public IP addresses this week.Cisco Catalyst 3560 and 2960 C-Series Switches
The Cisco Catalyst 3560 and 2960 C-Series in compact form factors are designed to extend connectivity to deployments outside the wiring closet.Cisco acquires Pari Networks
Maintaining the health and performance of the network is critical, and Pari Networks will enable Cisco to deliver smarter, more proactive services that can identify potential network problems before they happen.Cybercriminals focus on mobile and non-Windows platforms
The concentration by cybercriminals on mobile and non-Windows devices may just be a reflection of the preferred devices that people are using or will be using in the future or as a result of better security on the Windows platform.Virtualised servers and datacentres
A recent report from Quocirca indicates that virtualised servers and datacentres have an advantage over standard platforms with regard to security.Converged Infrastructure; HP versus Cisco
Converged infrastructure is the bringing together of a number of different products and technologies, both hardware and software, the result of which can create greater efficiency, ease of management and/or cost savings.Cloud Conceals Cyber Criminals
Businesses are engaging with the Cloud, however so are the bad guys; the cyber criminals.Malware on the increase
2010 saw an unprecedented increase in the amount of malware; about 34% of all malware ever created was concocted by criminal gangs in 2010.The office is no longer needed
In a global study by Cisco, 60% of workers believe there is no longer a need for an office in order to be productive – work is what you do, not where you are.The role of Chief Information Security Officer
In the past the role of company security officer in the enterprise would be an IT security administrator – managing the firewalls, antivirus software and cleaning spyware. However the position has changed to encompass business continuity, disaster recovery and information security.Slow adoption of the cloud
According to a number of IT experts the adoption of cloud computing is being hyped out of all proportion.Stuxnet malware provenance still unclear
The sophisticated malware, Stuxnet, that attacked industrial control systems in Iran may have originated from Israel, but don’t count on it.Cisco Borderless Networks
Cisco has announced new products and services across all the functional elements of its borderless network architecture; the switching, routing, security and wireless portfolios.Performance and revenue in the cloud
A Compuware survey found that nearly 60% of businesses surveyed across Europe will resist investing in cloud computing until performance can be guaranteed.Software applications security holes
A recent study on real-world code audits suggests that over 55% of all software applications fail to meet acceptable security levels.HP to lead the way on security
HP is to acquire ArcSight, a vendor in the security and information event management market, and intends to become core to enterprise security in the future.Cisco ASA Hardware Firewalls
Cisco has invested in its ASA system over a number of years and here are some additional features that you may find useful.Social networks - A network security risk?
Although social networking is seen as a minority sport by business, it does affect how companies do business and the threats can affect companies significantly.HP’s datacentre switching
HP has announced data centre switching and security products which will simplify server connectivity and protect core data as network hardware infrastructure becomes converged.IT technology predictions
Cisco has recently conducted some research on 15,000 people’s views on IT technology and predictions for the future. The research included people in the public sector, healthcare, education, marketing and businesses.Security implications of social networking
It seems there is no stopping social networking from interrupting not only our personal lives but also our business lives, but there are security issues involved.Smartpac Network Repair Service Continues to Grow
The Smartpac Repair team continue their expansion with the recruitment of Andy Kemp as a UK Repair Centre Consultant.Cyberattacks and Network Security
Is your network secure from attacks by botnets? Are your computer systems already compromised and ready to be activated by cybercriminals?Server Virtualisation or the Cloud?
These are the two hot topics currently on the lips of everyone associated with IT networks management. Server virtualisation is an enabler of cloud computing, but also one of the best alternatives to the cloud.Juniper Networks security products grow over 32%
The worldwide network security market for hardware and software grew 3.6% year-on-year in the last quarter of 2009 according to research company Canalys, to a $3.6 billion market.Network solutions for managing cloud computing
One of the biggest talking points in the network hardware industry at the moment is concerning how to cut costs and even generate revenues using cloud computing.Datacentres and Cloud Computing to save billions
There is a current trend towards virtualisation and cloud computing and there is nowhere else where consolidation of network infrastructure and network services can make a huge difference, than Government.Security threat predictions for 2010
Continuing the theme of predictions for 2010, the security threats that will affect your network and your data will include more sophisticated criminal activity.Network technologies for 2010
What are the strategically important technologies that need to be considered for 2010?Mobile Workers iPhone Security Worries
The second worm to infect the iPhone has targeted online bank ING Direct. Mobile surfers visiting the ING website with infected devices were being redirected to a phishing site disguised to harvest online banking details.HP announces FREE Solaris-Linux Porting Kit
If you feel that you have had to use Solaris-based applications to run your infrastructure and consequently have had to have Sun hardware, then you need to know that HP has developed a porting environment to automate Solaris to Linux migration.Massive phishing scam arrests
In the USA, 53 people were indicted on a variety of charges related to a phishing scam; added to this, another 47 were arrested in Egypt. This was a result of the biggest international cybercrime investigation ever.Power over Ethernet: Questions and Answers
Power over Ethernet technology integrates power and data across standard network cabling and provides flexible and scalable networking infrastructure for growth and efficiency.Switches aren't just switches anymore
The functionality of switches has changed over recent years to a point now that they are also firewalls, load balancers, they can access control lists and perform network security tasks. Virtualisation is fully on the IT agenda and as such the performance, management and implications for IT resourcing of virtual switches is a real concern.New Cisco Repair Manager for Smartpac Repair
Sebastien Bourgoin has recently joined Hardware.com as the Group Repair Sales Manager and is the driving force behind the next level of growth for Smartpac Repair. Sebastien comes to Hardware.com from a repair sales and maintenance background, and before that he was a Hardware.com Account Manager for France.Network security: It's the enemy within rather than the malicious hackers
Recent research, released in August 2009, suggests that accidental incompetence from within the organisation is a more serious threat that outside attacks. According to IT Directors across UK, France, Germany and the USA; security breaches, access to sensitive data and information misuse poses more of a threat to businesses and their bottom-line than attacks from viruses, malware, hackers, criminals and so on.Can you escape the cloud?
There seems to be a great deal of hype surrounding cloud computing; SAP, IBM, Cap Gemini, Netsuite, Oracle, Microsoft and Salesforce are pushing the technology. However, there is some dispute around the pure economics, while integration with current systems is a huge challenge, there are dangers of being locked into proprietary systems and security remains the top concern, along with the question of trust in outsourcing the storage of the most valuable item – data.IT, the political battleground
A number of Labour government IT projects have failed, are failing, are too expensive or have come in too late. Why are they an election issue? For the simple reason that we are in a recession and being seen to be competent and financially astute are very much on the political agenda.Internet fraud, phishing and bank Trojans
Barclays scored top marks in the study, while Halifax was particularly criticised. Halifax customers are vulnerable to a simple keylogger as each entry is typed in full.