People
State: Tech upgrades will speed visas
GAO says visas for foreign science scholars take too long, but the State Department says it's improving its systems to accelerate the process.
Digital Government
NAI hopes to boost host-based protection
Network Associates researchers have passed on the Guaranteed Internet Stack Utilization (GINSU) technology to the Entercept product development team.
Digital Government
Symantec checks FISMA compliance
Symantec's policy compliance software now has a module specifically designed for the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002.
Modernization
IBM, Novell raise Linux security
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 on IBM eServers now has Common Criteria's Controlled Access Protection Profile.
Digital Government
Pedestal upgrades auditing software
New automation capabilities in its audit and compliance software could help reduce security vulnerabilities caused by misconfigured systems.
Digital Government
Weather Service looks for Linux benefits
Agency uses IBM IntelliStation computers to deliver real-time forecasting data
Digital Government
NC-1000 gateway now has network firewalls
Version 4.0 of the the NetContinuum product also lets IT managers set policies for each application.
Digital Government
State and local facilities automate, too
To properly handle patch deployment, administrators need a system of checks and balances...
Digital Government
Point product or management suite?
As agency officials look for products to speed up the task of applying security patches to system software, they can choose between stand-alone products that focus solely on automated patching or systems management suites that perform other functions besides patching.
Digital Government
Patch management best practices
Here are some recommendations from the General Accounting Office to ensure that a patch management program succeeds.
Digital Government
In need of a quick fix
Agencies turn to automated patch-delivery tools to counter fast-moving security threats
Digital Government
TippingPoint gets security nod
Intrusion prevention appliances certified as compliant with Common Criteria standard
Digital Government
Tippingpoint gets security nod
The company's intrusion prevention systems are the first to earn Common Criteria certification.
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