Topic: Security, Encryption & Legislation
The new items published under this topic are as follows.
EVERETT, Wash., June 25, 2003 ? Intermec Technologies Corp. has named Bluesoft Inc. of San Mateo, Calif., to its Honors Partner program. Bluesoft?s AeroScout WLAN Location System adds location capability to a Wi-Fi wireless network.
By: Colin C. Haley
from: 80211-planet
BOSTON -- In a rush to improve productivity, many enterprises have overlooked the need to secure the flow of data over their wireless local area networks, according to new research from Jupitermedia's research arm.
International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2 Announces Associate Program
Posted on 18 June 2003
Initiative Designed for Candidates Who Pass CISSP or SSCP Exams Yet Require Professional Experience for Certification
VIENNA, Va., June 18, 2003 ? The International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2, a non-profit organization dedicated to qualifying and certifying information security professionals worldwide, today announced an Associate of (ISC)2 program for those who pass the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) exams without the experience required for certification.
From: net-security
"Kaspersky Labs, an international data security software developer, reports the detection of a new version of the "Tanatos" Internet worm - Tanatos.b (aka Bugbear.b). The new version of this malicious program has an array of dangerous functions. Tanatos.b can infect the executable files of many programs as well as cause the leakage of confidential information. Presently, numerous incidences of infection at the hands of Tanatos.b have been registered.
HOLTSVILLE, N.Y.--June 5, 2003--Symbol Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:SBL), a global leader in enterprise mobility solutions, which earlier this year introduced the Symbol PartnerSelect Program, today announced a series of initiatives designed to drive partner sales revenue and increase partner interaction.
By: CAROL SLIWA
From: Computerworld
The exams are tailored for IT professionals who specialize in security for Windows
Microsoft Corp. tomorrow will announce its first set of certification credentials for IT administrators and engineers who specialize in security in a Windows environment.
Dan Truax, director of business and product strategy for training and certification at Microsoft, noted that the company has offered security courses for years. But he said Microsoft decided to take the extra step of creating a formal credential in recognition of the number of customers that now specialize in that type of job.
802.11i shores up wireless security
By Network World via NewsEdge.
From: computeruser
The inadequacy of the Wired Equivalent Privacy protocol has delayed widespread adoption of wireless LANs in many corporations. While most network administrators and end users understand the productivity benefits of cutting the Ethernet cord, most worry about the risk of doing so.
from: Network Computing Asia
Koh Chee Yong, 1-Jun-2003
Checking or eavesdropping on neighbours is usually not my cup of tea, but as I was commuting to work one morning, I was tempted to do one thing-to "war drive".
War driving-in hacker terms-is to discover wireless networks while moving around in an area. Not surprisingly, I managed to uncover quite a number of wireless access points. Most of these hotspots were not even wired equivalent privacy (WEP)-enabled, and if anyone had chosen to hack them it would have been as easy as 1, 2, 3.
PalmOne Announces Alliances in Voice Over IP, Wi-Fi and Security For PalmOne Tungsten C Handheld Users
SAN DIEGO, D: All Things Digital, May 29, 2003 /Wi-Fi Technology News/ -- PalmOne, Inc. (NASDAQ:PALM) today announced five agreements with technology companies for voice over IP (VoIP), Wi-Fi, and authentication software based on protocol developed by Cisco. These agreements make wirelessly using the Internet or corporate network more accessible, versatile and secure for professionals using the PalmOne(TM) Tungsten(TM) C handheld while away from their desks or out of the office(1). VLI, Linksys, Wayport, WiFinder and Meetinghouse Data Communications introduced products, services and special offers that capitalize on the integrated Wi-Fi of the Tungsten C handheld for Wi-Fi campus networkers and small office or home office (SOHO) professionals.
From pcworld
The inadequacy of the Wired Equivalent Privacy protocol has delayed widespread adoption of wireless local area networks in many corporations. While most network administrators and end users understand the productivity benefits of cutting the Ethernet cord, most worry about the risk of doing so.