Ellen Messmer

Articles by Ellen Messmer

Vendors race to protect data in cloud security services

At the RSA Conference today, two industry titans laid out what appear to be competing efforts to build an array of security controls for cloud-based service providers

Intel core processors to get authentication security

The system, known as Intel Identity Protection Technology, features built in two-factor authentication to stop unauthorized access to the system

What security technology will be hot at RSA 2011?

Encryption, cloud and mobile security to take centre stage at RSA

Symantec unveils new backup and storage appliances

The security giant's NetBackup 5200 and FileStore N8300 get the appliance treatment. The offerings also come with pre-loaded software

Crossing the chasm to a next-generation firewall

They are fast, intelligent firewalls and application-aware with VPN capabilities and can integrate with Active Directory for identity and policy management, so a new vocabulary is needed.rnrn

Is a next-generation firewall in your future?

They have the muscle to perform intrusion prevention and the ability to enforce policies based on allowed identity-based application usage. Read why these consolidated security devices are expected to be increasingly important

Limitations of Saas highlighted at Gartner Itxpo

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) may offer the advantage of application-based computing you can pay for as needed, but there are pitfalls, too, that are becoming increasingly evident, according to a Gartner analyst

Oracle database admins acknowledge security gaps

Database security is rife with pitfalls, according to 430 Oracle database administrators surveyed by the Independent Oracle Users Group. The problems identified by users

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