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EXPOSE Test labs are the ideal place to check theory against reality. Infrastructure Via eBay It's nice to buy new, but nothing matches the thrill of getting a $50,000 VPN concentrator for $72.47 (shipping included) on eBay. eBay has a world of problems: You can't get quantities; prices are unpredictable; and quality is haphazard. But, if you're not in a hurry and are willing to wait for the right item, eBay can save you up to 90 percent on test lab equipment. Volumes have been written about how to get the best deals on eBay, but buying for a test lab is different. Avoid premium-priced brands and look for equivalent products. Cisco Systems gets a premium for its products because of its technical and maintenance support, the assurance of a top-tier vendor and its commitment to supporting even the oldest gear. But none of that is important in a test lab. If you need a LAN-switching infrastructure, buy Extreme Networks gear instead. A used Cisco 2948G costs between $750 and $1,000, but the Extreme Summit 48, with essentially identical capabilities, better ... Access >>>
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A Safe Bet?
Network anomaly detection is the newest player at the security table.
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Boot Camp
Whip your users into shape with security awareness training.
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Paper or PKI?
SAFE is a biopharmaceutical industry initiative to standardize credentials for drug discovery. It could save the industry billions.
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Switching Lanes
Learn how to leverage the VLAN as a security tool.
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Recent Releases: Security product briefs, August 2005
Learn about the security products released in August 2005.
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Password Security
Symark Software's PowerKeeper 1.4
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A Safe Bet?
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Proving Grounds
Test labs are the ideal place to check theory against reality.
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Hot Pick: Elemental's Elemental Compliance System 1.1
Elemental's Elemental Compliance System 1.1
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Identity Management: Trustgenix's IdentityBridge Standard Edition
Trustgenix's IdentityBridge Standard Edition
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Wireless security review: Juniper Networks' Netscreen-5GT Wireless
Juniper Networks' Netscreen-5GT Wireless
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Hacking Exposed: Network Security Secrets & Solutions
Read a review of the security book Hacking Exposed: Network Security Secrets & Solutions (Fifth Edition).
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Proving Grounds
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Columns
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Ping: Chrisan Herrod
Chrisan Herrod
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Perspectives: Which security certification best meets your needs?
The pressure is on to earn security certifications to prove your worth.
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Publisher's Note: Compliance 2.0
Learn about Compliance 2.0, which involves continuous process improvement.
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On The Radar: NIST resources
Help from the Government
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