Cisco makes another optical acquisition

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• Cisco makes another optical acquisition
• NexBis confirms Cambodian mega-deal negotiations
• Quantum key security hacked for first time
• 'Generation standby' poses security risk to networks
• AusCert 2010: Brilliant engineers in Microsoft walled-garden
• Intego reveals new look Mac security blog
• Germany launches criminal investigation of Google
• Facebook considers changing privacy settings
• AusCert 2010: Hanmore back to CERT
• Oracle to acquire database security firm Secerno
• AusCert 2010: Microsoft to link critical security agencies
• Cisco CCNA / CCNP Home Lab: Why You Need An ISDN Simulator
• Apple flames, Facebook shame, and more delicious dish
• Symantec to buy VeriSign's authentication business
• Microsoft chases 'click laundering'
• Google Street View faces investigation in France and Italy
• Microsoft touts Hotmail security adds; users complain of account hacks

Cisco makes another optical acquisition Posted: 20 May 2010 09:00 AM PDT Cisco is acquiring CoreOptics, a designer of digital signal processing (DSP) technology for optical networking applications. Will this $99 million buy turn out better than Cisco's past optical purchases?

NexBis confirms Cambodian mega-deal negotiations Posted: 20 May 2010 09:00 AM PDT NexBis (ASX:NBS) has confirmed that it is in working with the Cambodian Government on a $US700 million, 15-year deal.

Quantum key security hacked for first time Posted: 20 May 2010 09:00 AM PDT An important weakness has been discovered in the technology of quantum key distribution (QKD), which is increasingly being used by military and government to secure sensitive communications.

'Generation standby' poses security risk to networks Posted: 20 May 2010 09:00 AM PDT A collision of recession and technology is creating a new breed of office worker who finds it hard to tell the difference between home and work, a survey has claimed.

AusCert 2010: Brilliant engineers in Microsoft walled-garden Posted: 20 May 2010 09:00 AM PDT Linux communities are hostile and Microsoft is a walled garden "stuffed-full of brilliant engineers", according to a former Linux, now Microsoft engineer, Crispin Cowan.

Intego reveals new look Mac security blog Posted: 20 May 2010 09:00 AM PDT Intego has revealed a new look Mac-centric blog promising a simpler look and improved functionality, highlighting potential Mac-centric security threats.

Germany launches criminal investigation of Google Posted: 20 May 2010 09:00 AM PDT German prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation over whether Google broke data protection regulations when it collected fragments of Wi-Fi data while shooting imagery for its mapping application.

Facebook considers changing privacy settings Posted: 20 May 2010 09:00 AM PDT Facebook is considering simplifying its privacy settings, following a backlash from users.

AusCert 2010: Hanmore back to CERT Posted: 20 May 2010 09:00 AM PDT After less than a year at Microsoft, security officer Karl Hanmore has left the Redmond giant to return to work for Australia's national cyber security team.

Oracle to acquire database security firm Secerno Posted: 20 May 2010 09:00 AM PDT Oracle will acquire Secerno, which makes firewall products for databases that protect against hackers and data breaches, the companies said Thursday.

AusCert 2010: Microsoft to link critical security agencies Posted: 20 May 2010 09:00 AM PDT Microsoft has launched a world-first global government security network to share information on vulnerabilities and exploits that affect critical infrastructure.

Cisco CCNA / CCNP Home Lab: Why You Need An ISDN Simulator Posted: 20 May 2010 04:40 AM PDT SDN is a vital topic for today's CCNA and CCNP candidates, especially for the ICND and Intro exams - you've got to know ISDN inside and out to pass those exams. Naturally you want to include it in your home lab. What many candidates don't realize is that you can't connect two Cisco routers directly via their Basic Rate Interface (BRI) interfaces you've got to have another device between them called an ISDN simulator. An ISDN simulator is not one of those software programs pretending to be routers ("router simulators") this is a piece of hardware that acts as the telephone company in your home lab. Older simulators come with preprogrammed phone numbers and SPIDs, where newer ones let you program the phone numbers you want to use. Either way, an ISDN simulator is great for your CCNA/CCNP home lab, because you can practice dial scenarios that actually work. And you get to troubleshoot the ones that don't, which is also important to learn! You don't need any special cables or connectors you just connect both of your routers' BRI interfaces to the ISDN simulator with a straight-through cable and you're ready to go. In years past, this was a major problem for 640-801, 811, and 821 studies, because the simulators used to be so expensive. New ones can still be pricey ($600 and up), but with the sudden influx of used ISDN simulators on ebay and Cisco resellers, you can get a used one that will do the job for you. Why are there suddenly so many ISDN simulators on the market? Cisco recently removed ISDN from the CCIE R&S exam, so a lot of CCIE rack resellers as well as private individuals are selling their simulators. There's never been a better time to add ISDN to your home lab. If taken care of (kept out of extreme heat), they can last for quite a few years. The one I purchased for my IE home lab is still working well. If you choose to purchase a new simulator, you can run a Google search to find vendors. I've made two purchases from www.vconsole.com over the last few years and both of those simulators have worked beautifully.

Apple flames, Facebook shame, and more delicious dish Posted: 20 May 2010 09:00 AM PDT I've been getting so much reader mail lately it's hard to keep up, so I thought for today's entree I'd serve up a little Cringe Smorgasbord, brought to you piping hot from my inbox. Today's sampler menu includes an Apple/Adobe cobbler, a Facebook filet, a soupcon of Steve Jobs, and more.

Symantec to buy VeriSign's authentication business Posted: 19 May 2010 09:00 AM PDT Symantec will pay $1.28 billion to acquire VeriSign's security business. The two companies confirmed the rumored acquisition Wednesday, saying it would give VeriSign the opportunity to focus on its more-profitable domain name business, while allowing Symantec to broaden its growing portfolio of enterprise security products.

Microsoft chases 'click laundering' Posted: 19 May 2010 09:00 AM PDT Microsoft said it has uncovered a new kind of click fraud, filing two lawsuits against people it says are using the scam.

Google Street View faces investigation in France and Italy Posted: 19 May 2010 09:00 AM PDT Data protection authorities in France and Italy have joined Germany in investigating Google's Street View service, following the company's admission last week that its camera cars collected Wi-Fi traffic as well as photos.

Microsoft touts Hotmail security adds; users complain of account hacks Posted: 19 May 2010 09:00 AM PDT Microsoft will beef up security in the revamped Windows Live Hotmail, including tying a user's account to a specific PC, a company executive said today.

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