1. Threat Landscape and Lapses Justify Paranoia.
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Connolly, P. J.
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COMPUTER network security , *COMPUTER security , *INFORMATION technology , *COMPUTER software , *BUSINESS forecasting , *COMPUTER industry - Abstract
This article focuses on the issue of security in information technology and computer industry. It was said that in 2005, security remained foremost on the minds of IT leadership. A project from Microsoft discover the first so-called zero-day exploit, identity theft, phishing, and spyware became part of the popular lexicon, and the need grew for companies to treat any computer joining the network as hostile until proved secure. Established vendors Juniper and Symantec bought Funk Software and Sygate respectively, and relative newcomers such as ConSentry Networks, Elemental Security, and LockDown Networks. The most promising seen in 2005 is the ConSentry and Elemental solutions. It was forecasted that network management and security will overlap in 2006.
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- 2006