NetFlash: Cisco takes aim at surging XML, RFID traffic

NetFlash: Cisco takes aim at surging XML, RFID traffic
06/21/05

In this issue:

* Cisco takes aim at surging XML, RFID traffic
* Stolen records in latest breach were improperly kept
* CA preps all-in-one bundles for SMB security and backup
* E-mail security vendors look beyond spam
* Today on Layer 8
* Links related to NetFlash
* Featured reader resource
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NETFLASH: BREAKING NEWS FROM NETWORKWORLD.COM

By Jeff Caruso

The 800-pound gorilla has waded into the pool. Cisco this week
is getting into the market for XML and application acceleration
with a blade for its Catalyst 6500 switch. Plus, Cisco is
ramping up efforts to manage RFID devices.
Cisco takes aim at surging XML, RFID traffic
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash2735>

Stolen records in latest breach were improperly kept

The 40 million MasterCard numbers that were potentially
compromised shouldn't have been where they were. Apparently they
were just lying around for "research purposes."
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash2736>

CA preps all-in-one bundles for SMB security and backup

Computer Associates in July plans to target small businesses
with the release five software packages that bundle together
security, back-up and data migration applications.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash2737>

E-mail security vendors look beyond spam

With spam blocking becoming a checklist item for network
managers, anti-spam companies are developing complementary
features and turning to new ways to deliver their technology
with hopes of distinguishing themselves in this heavily crowded
market.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash2738>

Today on Layer 8, 100% Tom-Cruise-free:

Pac-Man turns 25; L.A. Times Wikitorial experiment goes bad;
PayPal makes an editorial slip over security; and the start of a
new Weekly Caption Contest. All this today and more at your home
for not-just-networking news.
<http://www.networkworld.com/weblogs/layer8/?net&story=layer8>
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Jeff Caruso is managing editor of online news for Network World.
He oversees daily online news posting and newsletter editing,
and writes the NetFlash daily news summary, the High-Speed LANs
newsletter and the Voices of Networking newsletter. Contact him
at <mailto:jcaruso@nww.com>
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