Features
Update: Vulnerabilities - An exploit a day turns people away from Internet Explorer
31 - H D Moore, the man behind the Metasploit toolkit, an open-source tool for developing, testing and using exploit code, published a bug-a-day log for the month of July. All the bugs have been found in Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser. Moore said in his blog that he decided to embark on this mission "to create awareness about the types of bugs that plague modern browsers and to demonstrate the techniques used to discover them".
Aug 14 2006 2:44PM
Security
Industry Views: Investment opportunities will remain in security even if glare of terror threat fades
While it may not always be politic to point out, the genius of markets lies in their ability to generate value in the aftermath of even the most horrific tragedies. In the wake of 9/11, for example, the security sector became - almost overnight - a productive and patriotic destination for venture and other forms of capital. Even while the sector's "15 minutes" appear to be ticking toward a close, relatively constant market dynamics within the security space ensure that opportunities will continue to abound for those who know where to look for them.
Aug 13 2006 10:50PM
Security
Review: VPN-1 UTM Edge Appliance
This is a user-friendly gateway-style appliance. Installation is made simple by an easy-to-follow setup wizard that sets up the initial port configuration for connecting to the internet and licensing the product. After setup, the intuitive web interface is used for all policy and device management.
Aug 10 2006 12:00AM
Security
Review: DFL-M510
The DFL-M510 is extremely easy to use. Take it out of the box, plug it in, log in to the Java-based web interface and follow the setup wizard for a quick, seamless installation into the network. Once the device is set up, the management interface becomes a one-stop shop for system and policy management, as well as for generating monitors, logs, and reports.
Aug 9 2006 12:00AM
Security
Review: Finjan Vital Security Web Appliance NG-5100
This appliance is in-depth and focused on malware, lacking VPN and IDS/IPS capabilities. The configurations are granular and take a lot of time to put in place. While the setup and installation of the NG-5100 are very simple, configuration is not an easy task. That said, documentation plays a large role in making the configuration process much less arduous.
Aug 9 2006 12:00AM
Security
Review: NETASQ F800 UTM Appliance
The NETASQ F800 appears to have a simple setup, but configuration was another story. After going through a setup procedure that involves changing IP addresses of its interfaces and the management computer, the appliance then has to be licenced.
Aug 9 2006 12:00AM
Security
