An update on security threats

	ICANN finally approves expansion plan for top-level domains | Cisco again looks to debunk the multivendor network
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	An update on security threats Each year several vendors and organizations publish updates on the state of the art in security threats. Most of these updates could be entitled "Be nervous, be very very nervous." While it is never fun to read these reports, they do provide helpful insight into vulnerabilities that we should be aware of. With that in mind, we will use this newsletter to highlight some of the findings of a recent IBM report on security threats. Read More WHITE PAPER: Extreme Networks Networks in Motion Download this whitepaper today and discover how you can cost-effectively optimize your network for the mobile demands of today's business. Examine how IT can provide: * Personalization and intelligence. * Ease of operation. * Seamless quality of user experience. * Secure on-the-go access to public and private networks. Read now! In this Issue ICANN finally approves expansion plan for top-level domains Cisco again looks to debunk the multivendor network FCC to attack phone cramming charges Computer problem grounds United flights Huawei calls charge of government help 'hogwash' Pilots spar over wisdom of relying on iPads in the cockpit IBM: Highlights of 100 years WHITE PAPER: F5 Networks Load Balancing 101: Firewall Sandwiches How to make a ''firewall sandwich''. Read now. Learn More! ICANN finally approves expansion plan for top-level domains After four years of debate, Internet policymakers on Monday approved a controversial plan to introduce hundreds of new domain name extensions to the Internet infrastructure at a special meeting in Singapore. Read More Cisco again looks to debunk the multivendor network In its second attempt to debase arguments that a multivendor network is more beneficial to users than a single-vendor infrastructure, Cisco this week hosted a webcast of two customers discussing the merits of their all-Cisco networks. Read More WHITE PAPER: AirMagnet, Aruba Networks, Cisco, Enterasys Networks, HP, and Motorola Deal with Jitter-Sensitive Wi-Fi Traffic This Podcast will walk you through techniques to ensure a more resilient architecture with tips to take advantage of all the prioritization mechanisms available, including WMM, and have an end-to-end mechanism to prioritize traffic from wired to wireless. Learn more! FCC to attack phone cramming charges The U.S. FCC will look at ways to attack illegal phone charges, the agency's chairman says. Read More Computer problem grounds United flights United Airlines had to cancel flights on Friday night after a computer breakdown affected key systems, including those for its website, flight departures and reservations. Read More WHITE PAPER: IBM Distributed Virtualization Management from Big Iron Many enterprises started virtualization efforts to reap the benefits of consolidating their distributed infrastructure. This consolidation, however, has not ended datacenter infrastructure heterogeneity since enterprises seem intent on acquiring different virtualization platforms as well as heterogeneous hardware platforms. Read Now Huawei calls charge of government help 'hogwash' Huawei Technologies has rejected a charge by the head of the U.S. Export-Import Bank that it has an unfair advantage over rivals because of help from the Chinese government. Read More Pilots spar over wisdom of relying on iPads in the cockpit We left off last week with an item about American Airlines moving toward issuing iPads to its pilots so that they don't have to lug 35 pounds of paperwork and charts onto every flight. That prospect prompted a warning from a pilot who works for another airline: Read More IBM: Highlights of 100 years As IBM celebrates its 100th birthday today, we take a look back at some of the major moments in the company's history Read More
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