If you are plugged into the security grapevine, you likely know that Gartner caused quite a stir when it issued a report in June stating that intrusion-detection systems will be obsolete by 2005. The ...

Intrusion detection technology presents a confusing array of acronyms, abstract concepts, and hazy deliverables. This exacerbates the difficult situation for executives who are asked to pay for these ...

Phil Goldstein is a former web editor of the CDW family of tech magazines and a veteran technology journalist. He lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife and their animals: a dog named Brenna, and ...

Using a layered approach to network security that won’t overwhelm you with false alerts takes strategic planning. Here are some steps to follow for the best results. 1. Know your network. Gather as ...

The risk of hacking attacks and network intrusions are facts of life for everyone who ventures online. Your system's firewall and its intrusion detection system both work to protect you against such ...