Security News


Windows XP SP3 Coming Next Year

Expect fixes, but no new features, when a new service pack is released next year for Windows XP.

Windows Vista SP1 Due in Early 2008

New service pack to include multiple fixes, new features.

Stem the Flood of User Account Control Popups

If there's one feature in Windows Vista that's almost universally reviled, it's User Account Control, or UAC. But help may be on the way in the form of BeyondTrust Privilege Manager 3.5.

IBM Launches Federal SOA Cert Program

New educational program for SOA novices and federal IT professionals will start next month.

Microsoft On Skype Outage: Don't Blame Us

"Patch Tuesday" releases not at fault for service failure, Redmond says.

SOA Security Basics

Get an early grip on the security issues involved with SOA, an expert advises.

SOA for Your Home

An IBM architect turned his home into a service-oriented architecture demonstration project.

Microsoft: Windows XP Product Keys Running Out

New keys to be in system builders' hands by September.

Exchange Beta Released

Service Pack 1 expected to be publicly shipping late this year.

Oracle 11g Ships, But New Features Cost Extra

Database server gets new features and pricing options.

Microsoft Releases Nine Patches

Six of the patches fix "Critical" vulnerabilities.

Microsoft To Release Six 'Critical' Patches Tuesday

Three "Important" updates also coming on that day.

Build AJAX Security With JSON

AJAX-era security requires tossing out a lot of what you thought you knew about security, starting with Same Origin Policy.

Vista Fixes Released, Then Removed

May be officially released on 'Patch Tuesday,' Aug. 14.

Cisco Outlines Java-Related Flaws

Older versions of company's enterprise Unified Communications products face potential tie-ups.

Is Windows XP Harming Vista Growth?

The new OS may be suffering because the old OS works well.

Watchfire Unveils Web Security Solutions

Company offers updated development tool and application scanning service to ensure Web security.

Microsoft Awards Top Partners in 2007

Partners recognized for their achievements at Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference.

Next Version of Live OneCare in Beta Testing

Microsoft's upgraded security product is aimed at multi-computer environments.

Microsoft Pushes Into Forefront

Suite of security tools represents opportunity for partners.