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Are you protected against cybercriminals when surfing the Internet?
posted on 23/02/2009

It is very worrying statistic that during 2008 there were 500 new cases of online child abuse reported every month, an increase of 67% on 2007. Meanwhile, last year one in ten were said to be affected by online fraud, with victims losing an average of £875 each. The times of careless surfing on the Internet are definitely over. Online gangsters are launching more and more targeted attacks against end users and companies of all sizes. Their only interest: Making money. “The era of script kids, playing around with viruses and worms for fun has come to an end. Nowadays, a whole industry of highly organised cyber gangsters has taken their place” explains David Emm, Senior Technology Consultant, Kaspersky Lab UK. “Education regarding the current level of delinquency on the Internet is extremely important to users of all ages. Thus, we at Kaspersky Lab think that Safer Internet Day is a great initiative.” It is not only the level of professionalism among cybercriminals that puts person... [more]

Sophos NAC Advanced defends against the risks of unknown PCs trying to access the Great Yarmouth and Waveney NHS Primary Care Trust network
posted on 18/02/2009

Great Yarmouth and Waveney NHS Primary Care Trust serves a population of more than 200,000. Given the rise in remote working and guests, including both contractors and patients, wishing to connect to the Trust’s network either for work purposes or simply for browsing the web, Great Yarmouth and Waveney NHS needed a solution that would enable it to control this access and ensure that every device met a baseline of IT policies. After performing a risk assessment, the Trust decided that a NAC solution was the best fit for its needs. Great Yarmouth and Waveney NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) in East Anglia has deployed Sophos NAC Advanced to defend against the risks of unknown PCs trying to access the network. In addition, Great Yarmouth and Waveney NHS’ new NAC (Network Access Control) solution enables the Trust to ensure that all of its own PCs and laptops are up to date with security patches and anti-virus protection, as well as setting appropriate access levels dependent on the employee... [more]

George Washington University deploys Juniper Networks SSL VPN to secure its wireless network
posted on 13/02/2009

Just four blocks from the White House and a stone’s throw from monuments, memorials, and federal government buildings in the heart of Washington, D.C., you’ll find The George Washington University (GW). GW is a private university founded by an Act of Congress in 1821, and is the largest university in the District of Columbia with more than 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students. With the firm belief that productivity increases with the freedom to work anywhere, GW offers its students, faculty, and staff secure access to the wireless network from their classrooms, offices, dorms - just about anywhere they go on campus. That’s no easy feat, considering that GW’s Foggy Bottom Campus spans 43 acres in downtown D.C. The university also provides wireless network service on its 23-acre Mount Vernon Campus on Foxhall Road, in Washington, D.C., and on its 100-acre Virginia Campus in suburban Loudoun County. “We’re an urban campus, so security is especially important for our wireless net... [more]

Mobile data breaches are on the rise but they could be prevented
posted on 10/02/2009

Endpoints continue to be one of the elements within IT infrastructure most vulnerable to attack, and threats through applications are actually mushrooming. Data breaches are on the rise, according figures from the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), with a total of 99 incidents taking place since November 2008, compared to 277 breaches in the past twelve months. As data becomes more mobile, so do the dangers of security breaches, from worm attacks to laptop and USB losses. Yet, security breaches such as these are completely preventable, so long as an adequate solution is put in place. “It is critical that organisations not only plan and budget for the implementation of security technologies and the development of the policy itself, but also for a robust awareness and training program to support it,” comments Alan Bentley, VP of Strategic Business Unit, Vulnerability Management for Lumension. “Keeping the data within organisations safe requires the implementation of not just... [more]

Secure access to the Internet in public spaces with ULTIAIR
posted on 10/02/2009

HotSpots enable the users of handhelds with 802.11 wireless connectivity to get access to the Internet in public space. Such solutions are very popular in city centers, train and bus stations, and shopping malls. The basic component of any HotSpot is Access Point - the device that bridges the wireless and wired network. The ULTIAIR-417SB N2330 outdoor Access Point has been designed for creating efficient wireless IP CCTV and ISP networks. Integration of the transceiver and antenna - Technologic Sektor 17 dBi 5G-17S antenna - into one weather-resistant housing enables the installer to perform the job quickly, without additional operations. The device operates in unlicensed 5 GHz band. The RouterBoard with Mikrotik level 4 system has been put in outdoor housing of IP 66 class, which guarantees full protection against adverse weather conditions and corrosive environments including industry. The advantages of HotSpot based on ULTIAIR: * possibility of seamless service for up to 6... [more]

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