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Welcome to the premiere issue of Tactical Security Solutions News, a free monthly newsletter that reports on best strategies to protect your users, systems, and vital information assets. We read all the industry news, locate the hot topics, follow the trends, and then provide them to you in this short e-newsletter format. Enjoy this and future issues—and feel free to forward it to your colleagues.

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Off-The-Shelf Security Products—Buyer Beware

Turning to big-box retail stores for a wireless security solution might seem like a good deal at first, but your one-size-fits-all system is sure to give you a headache when it leaves your network vulnerable to attack.

On the other hand, a Managed Security Solution will put your network in the capable hands of experts. More.

Fixing WLAN Holes

When we visit client sites and ask to see the wireless security policy, we usually get a blank look in return, or a policy that only covers the minimum requirements. If your security policy isn’t up to snuff, don’t worry, just do something about it.

And as Computerworld reports, you’re in good company. Corporate IT managers from some of the US’s most famous companies continue to grapple with wireless LAN security issues, including the battle against the installation of unauthorized WLAN access points by employees who are unmindful of the risks such links can pose. More.

3 Things You Can Do Today To Improve Wireless Security

We’re big fans of tested, easy-to-digest tips that can be implemented in one day—preferably one hour. So we put together our own list of 3 must-make wireless security network changes. Chances are you’ll find one that was overlooked. If not, give yourself a pat on the back. More.

Going It Alone

Keeping track of Internet security vulnerabilities can be a daunting task. Especially if you’re doing it without dedicated in-house staff or an outsourced managed security solution. If you’re one of those stoic “I can do it all!” types, you better put the SANS/FBI Top 20 page at the top of your favorites list and check it often.

The Top Twenty is a prioritized list of vulnerabilities that require immediate action. More.

One For The Books

While we’re all up in arms about the rapid proliferation of viruses and what to do about them, The University of Calgary is planning a fall course, Computer Viruses and Malware, that will focus on developing malicious software such as computer viruses, worms and Trojan horses, eWeek reports.

The professor teaching the course says you need to get into the minds of virus creators to understand them. But as one industry insider says, "If I want to combat smallpox, I'm not going to create a new deadlier strain of smallpox." More.

First Of Its Kind Wireless Security Product

SonicWALL, a leading provider of comprehensive Internet security solutions, has introduced the SOHO TZW, the security industry's first firewall appliance which integrates secure wireless and Virtual Private Networking (VPN) technologies in a complete, easy-to-use solution.

We love this product; it lets businesses of all sizes implement wireless in their networks safely, brings superior price and performance, and answers the end user’s demands for convenient, wireless connectivity.

Give us a call for more information on this product or check out the spec sheet.More.

Wi-Fi Primer

Obviously, we think wireless network security is where it’s at. In our excitement, we sometimes forget that everybody else doesn’t know all the benefits of wireless. If you’re not sold on wireless yet, check out this great Wired special report.

These 9 stories will tell you everything you need to know about the wireless revolution—from building your own network to what the fast approaching future holds. More.

June, 2003

Contents


Off-The-Shelf Security Products—Buyer Beware
Fixing WLAN Holes
3 Things You Can Do Today To Improve Wireless Security
Going It Alone
One For The Books
First Of Its Kind Wireless Security Product
Wi-Fi Primer

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