Cisco playing network defense; Cisco plans to blend two NAC schemes

Cisco News Alert This newsletter is sponsored by Riverbed Technology Bring the world closer with Riverbed Accelerate your Cisco networks up to 100 times faster. And take your apps, VoIP, video, and QoS to the next level. Discover how over 2500 Cisco customers bring their world closer with Riverbed. Get the "ESG Lab Field Audit". Network World's Cisco News Alert, 09/03/07 Cisco playing network defense, 08/31/07: Cisco’s 6-year-old Self-Defending Network strategy for securing converged networks remains a work in progress: Acquisitions and internal developments are moving it forward even as customers push Cisco to go above and beyond its initial plans. Cisco plans to blend two NAC schemes, 08/31/07: Cisco is planning a hybrid of its NAC schemes that will address customer concerns about the complexity, maintenance and speed of the company’s current options. New chips from Intel support Cisco’s flavor of NAC, 08/30/07: New chips from Intel support Cisco’s NAC. The vPro microprocessors can store certificates for 802.1x authentication, which can be a component of Cisco’s NAC, as well as storing information needed by Cisco’s NAC to determine whether a device complies with security policies. Network World VoIP and Convergence Buyer's Guide Find the right products for your enterprise - fast. Our extensive database of detailed product information will quickly help you pinpoint the hardware or software you need to build out a converged voice and data network. With the side-by-side comparison tool you can evaluate product features and make the best decision for your enterprise. Click here to go to the Buyer's Guide now. Cisco prepares written exams for pilot certifications, 08/29/07: Cisco in September is expected to roll out the beta of its written exams for its latest certifications – the Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE). Microsoft vs. Cisco on VoIP: The two are competing the right way, says John Obeto. Telepresence: HP vs. Cisco: Cisco's marketing juggernaut is helping raise awareness of telepresence and that's helping its competitors, according to HP, which launched a cheaper setup.

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