NetFlash: Are firewalls expendable?

NetFlash: Are firewalls expendable?
07/08/05

In this issue:

* Are firewalls expendable?
* Cisco names Giancarlo as head of development
* Sprint rolls out EV-DO
* Google, others invest in broadband-over-powerline firm
* Blog: Insights into Intel, HP
* 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 Jericho Forum is going around saying that a new security
architecture is needed to replace firewalls. But are IT managers
ready to give them up? The short answer: No.
Are firewalls expendable?
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash3104>

Cisco names Giancarlo as head of development

It's musical chairs time at Cisco, as several top execs retire
and insiders move up to take their place. The most high-profile
advance is that of Charles Giancarlo, who takes the overall
development reins from Mario Mazzola.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash3105>

Sprint rolls out EV-DO

Sprint announced Thursday it is rolling out its EV-DO wireless
high-speed data service in 34 markets this month.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash3106>

Google, others invest in broadband-over-powerline firm

Current Communications Group, a provider of broadband over power
line (BPL) service, has received funding from Google, Goldman,
Sachs & Co. and The Hearst Corp., the company announced
Thursday.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash3107>

Blog: Insights into Intel, HP

Network World Editorial Director John Gallant has been
discussing product strategies with some big-name vendors, and in
his Vortex blog he shares what he learned. Today you can read
his in-depth reports from Intel and HP, with more companies
still to come.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash3108>

Today on Layer 8, your late addition to the All-Star roster:

Sasser worm creator convicted, slapped on wrist; Amazon fires up
the Way Back Machine; Big Brother to blog; and if your office is
freezing, you're not alone; all this today and more at your home
for not-just-networking news.
<http://www.networkworld.com/weblogs/layer8/?net&story=layer8>

The top 5: Today's most-read stories

1. An open letter to the open source community
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash3099>

2. Networks congested but unharmed after London explosions
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash3100>

3. Cisco's AON: Ultimate vendor lockout or something more?
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash3101>

4. Are firewalls expendable?
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash3102>

5. Salesforce.com CRM rollout at Cisco stalled
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash3103>
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