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ActiveSync Configuration for WatchGuard SSL 100 | 2009-10-01 | WatchGuard Technologies |
| With ActiveSync, users get push functionality to keep email, calendar, tasks, and contacts up to date on a mobile device. It is possible to securely run ActiveSync over SSL through the WatchGuard SSL 100 appliance without having to install or start the Access Client on the mobile devices. To sync a mobile client it is necessary that an ActiveSync client is installed.
Tags: Authentication - Encryption |
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Authentication Mechanisms for Physical Access Control | 2009-10-01 | Smart Card Alliance |
| The Protocol for Lightweight Authentication of IDentity (PLAID) is an authentication protocol that uses standards-based symmetric and asymmetric cryptography in a unique way to protect the communications between smart cards and terminal devices. Extremely fast and highly secure strong authentication of the smart card and data objects is possible without exposing card or cardholder identifying information or any other repeating information useful to an attacker. PLAID is being developed by the Australian government for use in all of their identity credentials and is proposed to ISO for open reference. | |||
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Fraud in the U.S. Payments Industry: Fraud Mitigation and Prevention Measures in Use and Chip Card Technology Impact on Fraud | 2009-10-01 | Smart Card Alliance |
| The white paper provides an overview of current fraud levels in the U.S. and of projected trends based on anticipated changes to the payments infrastructure. It focuses on credit and debit card fraud, which accounts for the vast majority of payment fraud in the U.S. Based on a cross-section of industry research and estimates, approximately 77% of payment fraud derives from these two payment types. | |||
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Monitoring Active Directory for Security and Compliance: Bridging the Gaps in the Native Audit Log | 2009-10-01 | Quest Software |
| Much of the security and control of an enterprise IT environment rests on Active Directory. It provides authentication and access control for Windows users and applications, as well as for UNIX, Linux and mainframes. Even VPNs, extranets and internal network security technologies all use Active Directory for policy and identity information.
Tags: Data Infrastructure |
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Italian University Boosts Productivity, Expects to Save $219,000 in IT Costs in First Year | 2009-10-01 | Microsoft |
| The University of Macerata deployed Windows Server 2008 R2, taking advantage of improved Hyper-V, Active Directory, and power-management features, along with Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2. Now, the university saves time and strengthens security with Single Sign On (SSO) identity management, provisions new virtual servers in just 10 minutes, and expects to save U.S.$219,000 in hardware-related costs.
Tags: Server Platforms - OS, Data Infrastructure |
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SAS Group Sees 20 Percent Faster Mobile Phone Performance and Enhances Security | 2009-10-01 | Microsoft |
| The SAS Group is evaluating new HTC Windows phones with Windows Mobile 6.5 to enhance communications for its flight crews. The increased responsiveness and easier navigation of the new user interface deliver up to 20 percent faster performance. Also, the ability to centrally manage Windows phones with Microsoft System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008 enhances security, which will support new applications to further improve crew efficiency.
Tags: Mobile and Wireless |
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Firm Uses New Operating System, Adds Cost-Saving Features to Managed Workplace Services | 2009-10-01 | Microsoft |
| T-Systems uses the latest technologies to develop network and communications solutions for enterprise businesses and public sector institutions around the world. To remain competitive in the global marketplace, the company became an early adopter of the Windows 7 operating system. After the pilot program is complete, T-Systems expects to benefit from reduced costs, enhanced security, improved IT management, and more flexible deployment options.
Tags: Desktop Client OS |
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Malaysian Marketing Agency Uses New Web Technologies to Attract Savvy Consumers | 2009-10-01 | Microsoft |
| Arc Worldwide is a major direct marketing agency. As part of the Leo Burnett advertising agency, the company operates in 37 countries globally and employs 1,300 people. The Malaysian operation of Arc Worldwide had enjoyed a substantial rise in the number of clients seeking rich Internet applications for e-commerce since 2006; however this was also bringing concerns about security and protecting intellectual property. The company sought a secure technology to build its Internet applications which would reduce the risk of decompiling. After some consideration, Arc Worldwide chose to adopt Microsoft Silverlight for developing client solutions and found that as well as increasing security, Silverlight offered a more cost-effective means of building applications.
Tags: Security Administration |
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Dongguk University Boosts Administration System Security With Audit Control Solution | 2009-10-01 | Oracle |
| Established in 1906, Dongguk University is a private, coeducational university in Korea, and one of the few Buddhist-affiliated universities worldwide. As part of its drive to be the number one university in Korea based on student and teacher satisfaction, the institution deployed a Web-based academic administration system, called uDRIMS, to streamline administrative tasks. However, the university ran into issues as IT staff had to analyze all of the Web access logs to match application users with their database operations. As a result, Dongguk University deployed Oracle Audit Vault as part of its auditing system.
Tags: Security Administration |
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Reaching the Tipping Point for Two-Factor Authentication | 2009-12-01 | Quest Software |
Two-factor authentication is becoming more common in the world's largest companies. Smaller companies are also looking at it - and asking questions:
Tags: LAN - WAN, Intrusion - Tampering, Authentication - Encryption, Authentication - Encryption |
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