There are few issues in the IT industry that generate as much passion as the ongoing Microsoft versus Linux debate. Linux lovers bash Microsoft for buggy software, security holes, pricey licensing fees and cut-throat business practices. Microsoft defenders say Linux is still immature and costs more to support than Microsoft apps.
Cisco Systems Inc. would have the world believe that security researcher Michael Lynn is a bad guy. Late last month at the Black Hat conference in Las Vegas, Lynn outlined a method of attack on Cisco routers that could allow hackers to take control of unpatched Cisco boxes.
It’s tough to think of a field with more certification options than IT. There’s the old Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) designation, there’s the...
Security is a burning issue for anyone involved in networking today. Not a day goes by without at least one vendor rolling out a new security product or service. And it