Ellen Messmer

Articles by Ellen Messmer

Cisco’s network security supremacy under siege

Cisco still holds the lion's share of the global network security market but Juniper and pure-play vendors such as Fortinet, McAfee and TippingPoint are closing in fast says IDC

12 security facts and fables

They're known as IT security's 12 articles of faith. But are they real gems of wisdom or mere megabits of myth? Experts provide their insight

P2P legislation puts pressure on university IT departments

New legislation is pressuring U.S. colleges and universities to do a better job combating illegal file-sharing - and it's taking a toll on campus IT departments.

Credit-card security standard issued after much debate

Version 1.2 of the Payment Card Industry

Security consequences mean virtualization will cost you more, Black Hat speaker says

Researchers detail rootkits for NIC cards and Cisco's IOS routers, how to hack OSX, and more at the annual security conference

Summertime security: No letup for IT

For IT and security managers in businesses, hospitals and universities, this is just another season to get things done. A roundup of projects offers soem inspiration and best practices

Ransom crypto virus reappears

A new variant of Gpcode, which hadn't been seen for 18 months, encrypts victims' data with a 1,024-bit algorithm, making it almost impossible to unscramble without paying a ransom

Google parcels out Postini

The company unbundles its suite of business security services, aiming for lower cost of entry

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