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Cisco launches iPhone security app

I wonder if the reporter asked them whether they had plans for Blackberries or Android?Considering the number of senior people who use Blackberry's, I would have thought Cisco would have thought of that first?No kidding.....Wouldn't a more enterprise type of device be the first place for Cisco to focus on....

Tags: Smart phones, security, Apple iPhone, Cisco Systems Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-20

Cisco launches iPhone security app

Cisco is offering a free iPhone app that will allow people to get customized alerts on new security threats and other information for safe web browsing. Cisco is offering a free iPhone app that will allow people to get customized alerts on new security threats and other information for...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Cisco Systems Inc., App, Smart Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Cisco, security, apps, Elinor Mills CNET News

News items 2009-11-20

Skyjacking a Cisco WLAN Access Point: Attack Analysis and Countermeasures

This webcast will deconstruct the skyjacking vulnerability - explaining why the vulnerability occurs in Cisco WLANs, which Cisco access points are affected, how skyjacking can be exploited to launch potent attacks, and what are the best practices to proactively protect the enterprise network against such zero-day vulnerabilities and attacks.

Tags: Vulnerability, Cisco Systems Inc., Analysis, Access Point, Attack, AirTight Networks, Security, Wireless And Mobility

Webcasts 2009-09-02

News to know: Apple security; Windows 7 bug?; Cisco; HP

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Ryan Naraine: Apple warns of Mac attack risk via image files About the Mac OS X v10.5.8 Update ...

Tags: Security, Apple Macintosh, Hewlett-Packard Co., T-Mobile, Mary Jo Foley, Apple Inc., RIM BlackBerry, Microsoft Corp., Cisco Systems Inc., Camera, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, 3G, Operating Systems, Software, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-08-06

Trinity University Uses Cisco Network Admission Control to Deny Network Access to Devices With Malware and Viruses

Trinity University is one of the top private undergraduate institutions in the United States, ranking first among western U.S. universities by U.S. News & World Report for 15 consecutive years. As with any large computing environment, protecting users and the Trinity University network from viruses and malware is a constant...

Tags: Microsoft Access, Network, Trinity University, Malware, Cisco Systems Inc., Virus, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, Security

Case studies 2009-08-01

Cisco 2009 Midyear Security Report - An update on global security threats and trends

The Cisco 2009 Midyear Security Report presents an overview of Cisco security intelligence, highlighting threat information and trends from the first half of 2009. As predicted in the Cisco 2008 Annual Security Report, 2009's threats are more sophisticated and targeted. However, there are encouraging signs that increased collaboration is hindering...

Tags: Cisco Systems Inc., Ironport Systems Inc., Cisco 2009 Midyear Security Report, Security

White papers 2009-07-10

Making the most of IT - ten essential tips on security for your business

If you're in business then you're involved in security. The security of your information, your premises, your customer data In this guide we'll aim to talk you through a number of the issues you need to look at and we'll make a start in equipping you...

Tags: Information Technology, Cisco Systems Inc., Security

White papers 2009-07-03

Making the most of IT - ten essential tips on security for your business

If you're in business then you're involved in security. The security of your information, your premises, your customer data In this guide we'll aim to talk you through a number of the issues you need to look at and we'll make a start in equipping you...

Tags: Information Technology, Cisco Systems Inc., Security

White papers 2009-07-03

Network Security Checklist - Cisco

Many small and medium-sized businesses do not have adequate network security. However, now more than ever, you depend on your network for your most important business operations, such as communication, inventory, billing, sales, and trading with partners. This guides how shows how you might have held off on protecting your...

Tags: Network, Network Security, Cisco Systems Inc., Networking, Security

White papers 2009-07-03

Network Foundation Protection

This paper describes the best practices for securing the network infrastructure itself. This includes setting a security baseline for protecting the control and management planes as well as setting a strong foundation on which more advanced methods and techniques can subsequently be built on. Later in this paper, each design...

Tags: Network Infrastructure, Network, Cisco Systems Inc., Network Administration, Security, Networking

White papers 2009-06-26

SAFE Overview

The ever-evolving security landscape presents a continuous challenge to organizations. The fast proliferation of botnets, the increasing sophistication of network attacks, the alarming growth of Internet-based organized crime and espionage, identity and data theft, more innovative insider attacks, and emerging new forms of threats on mobile systems are examples of...

Tags: Network, Cisco Systems Inc., Security

White papers 2009-06-24

PCI Compliance for Small Business: Using Router-Based Security to Protect Cardholder Data

The Payment Card Industry PCI Data Security Standard DSS was developed from an earlier regulatory program from VISA called the Cardholder Information Security Program CISP. Any organization that accepts, processes, or stores credit card information must comply with the standards set by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council. Cisco...

Tags: Cisco IOS, Router, PCI, Small Business, Cisco Systems Inc., Security, Networking

White papers 2009-05-01

Technology Provider Gives Cisco IronPort Email Security an A+

As a leading information technology provider, ePlus inc. provides its federal, municipal and commercial customers with the most advanced products and services to optimize their IT infrastructure and supply-chain processes. For years, ePlus deployed an anti-spam solution that provided adequate protection for its small business messaging environment. However, with its...

Tags: ePlus, E-mail Security, Technology Provider, Cisco Systems Inc., Ironport Systems Inc., Security

Case studies 2009-05-01

Cisco's Chambers says security can no longer be an after-thought

Cisco's Chambers says security can no longer be an after-thoughtSecurity adoption is the issue, not technology per seOne example - 802.1X authentication allows a LAN to ensure only authenticated devices can access the wired network, much as WPA ensures only authenticated wireless clients can connect to a WLAN. You can...

Tags: Cyberthreats, LANs, Wi-Fi, security, Cisco Systems Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-04-27

Cisco CEO: Protecting companies against hackers

At the RSA Conference in San Francisco, Cisco CEO John Chambers discusses how physical and IT security are one and the same. The architecture must be tied together to form a balanced resolution.

Tags: Cisco Systems Inc., Hacker, CEO, Security, Cisco, John Chambers

Videos 2009-04-23

Cisco rolls out security upgrades at RSA

Cisco rolls out security upgrades at RSAResistence is futile.Let me understand this.Threats are on the increase. Attacks are more common. Let's relinquish physical control of our data and its processing!I can go fishing now.

Tags: security upgrade, RSA Security Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., security

Discussion threads 2009-04-23

Cisco's Chambers says security can no longer be an after-thought

Security can no longer be an after-thought or a stand-alone mission. There are too many forces at work - and that's just not bad guys lurking for valuable data on the Web. Instead, what Cisco CEO John Chambers was talking about during his keynote speech at the...

Tags: John Chambers, RSA Security Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., Chances, Security, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-04-22

Unleashing the Power of Real-Time Collaboration: Security Overview of Cisco WebEx Solutions

Enabling real-time collaboration to connect global employees and virtual teams is a growing trend among organizations seeking a competitive advantage. Worldwide, a large and growing number of businesses and government agencies rely on Cisco WebEx Software-as a-Service SaaS solutions to streamline business processes for sales, marketing, training, project management, and...

Tags: Security, WebEx Communications Inc., Collaboration, Cisco Systems Inc.

White papers 2009-04-22

Cisco rolls out security upgrades at RSA

Cisco is making a round of announcements today of new products and services that are aimed at boosting network security systems and the delivery of cloud security services. The company noted that, in these offerings, the line between client-based and cloud-based services is beginning to blur - as Cisco thinks...

Tags: RSA Security Inc., Network, Cisco Systems Inc., Security, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-04-21

SMN - Implementing Security Manager for Cisco Networks v1.1

View Available Dates and LocationsCisco Security Manager is an enterprise-class management application designed to configure firewall, VPN, and intrusion prevention IPS security services on Cisco network and security devices. Cisco Security Manager can be used in networks of all sizes-from small networks to large networks consisting of...

Tags: Policy, Cisco Systems Inc., Security Manager, Firewalls, Network Security, Security, Networking

Training 2009-04-01