[NWP] Networking Pipeline - 08.09.2005 - Protect Yourself Against Wi-Fi Bandwidth Vampires

Networking Pipeline Newsletter www.NetworkingPipeline.com Tuesday, August 9, 2005 In This Issue: Editor's Note: Cisco Should Buy Nokia Top Networking News     - Cisco Considers Buying Nokia: Report     - Terrorists Copying Hacker Tactics     - BellSouth Launches Pre-WiMAX Service     - More News... Editor's Picks     - Protect Yourself Against Wi-Fi Bandwidth Vampires     - Is VoIP Secure Enough For Prime Time?     - Protect Yourself Against The Threat From Within     - More Picks... Voting Booth: Should Cisco Buy Nokia? Get More Out Of Networking Pipeline Manage Your Newsletter Subscription ------- Advertisement ------------------- Join InformationWeek for a FREE, live TechWebCast: Proactive IT Services Management from a Business Perspective: Why the ITIL Methodology is Relevant! Join industry experts to gain a firm understanding of BSM (business services management) and ITIL and learn how the benefits of BSM and ITIL are attainable and affordable. You will see how real-time alignment of business & IT is achievable and discover how to leverage your existing management tool investments for ITIL/BSM success. This Webcast features a customer case study detailing proven SLA improvements and demonstrable ROI. Register today! Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 9:00-10:00 AM PT / 12:00-1:00 PM ET "http://techweb.com/today/ProactiveNet082505" ----------------------------------------- Editor's Note: Cisco Should Buy Nokia Word has it that Cisco is looking to buy Nokia, as a way to jump-start development of wireless network applications. The buy would be a good move for the networking giant. Wires are a thing of the past. True, Cisco needs to still sell wired infrastructure, which will continue to be a cash cow. But the future is one without wires, and Cisco needs a quick entree. Linksys and existing Cisco wireless businesses are only a small start. Cisco must get into the unwired world in a big way, and Nokia may be the fastest way in. Can we expect routers built into cell phones? Sounds outrageous, but don't be surprised if that happens some time after the sale. Travel routers are already popular, so why not build one right into a phone? Preston Gralla Editor, Networking Pipeline preston@gralla.com www.NetworkingPipeline.com Keep Getting This Newsletter Don't let future editions of Networking Pipeline Newsletter go missing. Take a moment to add the newsletter's address to your anti-spam whitelist: networed@techwire.com If you're not sure how to do that, ask your administrator or ISP. Or check your anti-spam utility's documentation. Thanks. Top Networking News Cisco Considers Buying Nokia: Report Cisco Systems is said to be mulling buying Nokia, the world's largest wireless handset maker. Terrorists Copying Hacker Tactics Cyber-terrorists are trying to break into government networks around the world using the same tactics as run-of-the-mill hackers. BellSouth Launches Pre-WiMAX Service A Georgia town is among the first to try out broadband WiMAX, even though the WiMAX standard is not yet complete. MCI Accelerates Push Into VoIP Business Markets Customer demand, said MCI, pushed it to announce on Wednesday the accelerated rollout of its wholesale VoIP product suite. ISP, Vonage Team On Wireless VoIP Vendors claim their combined service provides an alternative to "legacy" telecom vendors. Global IP Alliance Unveils VoIP Matrix, 'Wiki' The matrix is aimed at keeping government, industry, and consumers up-to-date on IP and VoIP developments and regulations in various countries. 'Virtual' Cellular Operator Gets Funding New cellular operator targeting young adults gets funding from Universal Music Group, among others. Reports: Chinese Telecom Maker In Talks To Buy British Partner Huawei Technologies Co., China's biggest maker of telecommunications equipment, is considering buying Britain's Marconi Corp. PLC in the latest foreign takeover bid by a Chinese company, news reports said. Editor's Picks Protect Yourself Against Wi-Fi Bandwidth Vampires Wireless networking can open up the enterprise network to all kinds of viruses, malware and black hat hackers. It's not as tough as you think to get protection --- here's what you should do. Is VoIP Secure Enough For Prime Time? VoIP is hot, but VoIP security is not. Here's help on deciding whether VoIP is safe enough for you. Protect Yourself Against The Threat From Within Malicious insiders, not hackers, are your biggest security threat. We tell you how to keep yourself safe from them. Review: SSL VPNs Which is the best SS: VPN for you? We burn through the best of them, and tell you our Editor's Pick. Voting Booth: Should Cisco Buy Nokia? Cast Your Vote Now! The rumor mill says that Cisco is looking to buy Nokia. Should Cisco part with several billion to buy the Finnish cell phone company? Let us know. 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