• With faster 5G Wi-Fi coming, Wi-Fi Alliance kicks off certification program

  By Matt Hamblen | 19 June, 2013 10:16

  The Wi-Fi Alliance unveiled a certification program for 802.11ac Wi-Fi (also known as 5G Wi-Fi) designed to make sure devices using the wireless technology interoperate with older hardware.

• Toyota Financial Services boosts network security

  By Antony Savvas | 12 June, 2013 07:11

  UK-based Toyota Financial Services has deployed a new network security system to protect its European financial services division.

• Zscaler fixes BYOD risk with new mobile traffic cloud filtering

  By John E Dunn | 08 June, 2013 10:46

  Zscaler has added mobile security to its arsenal of cloud-based security services which the firm is pitching as a flexible way to fix the risk of employee-owned devices bypassing conventional filtering systems.

• Reddit AMA: Skype founder finds it hard to say who to believe in PRISM scandal

  By Tim Greene | 07 June, 2013 18:02

  The finger-pointing about who is to blame in the unfolding PRISM Internet-spying scandal makes it hard to tell who to believe, says Jaan Tallinn, a founder of both Skype and Kazaa.

• Android antivirus products a big flop, researchers say

  By Bob Brown | 06 June, 2013 22:11

  Android smartphones and tablets are under attack, and the most popular tools developed to protect them are easily circumvented, according to new research from Northwestern University and the University of North Carolina.

• 8 essential features you need in a business router

  By Eric Geier | 17 May, 2013 15:56

  A router is the heart of your network, so it deserves to be chosen carefully. Any router will share your Internet connection amongst your computers and other networkable devices (smartphones, tablets, and so on), but better models provide features that will enhance your network and its performance. Whether you're seeking a business- or consumer-class router, here are the eight most essential features to look for.

• Tech Titans Talk: The IDG Enterprise Interview Series

  By CIO | 17 May, 2013 14:15

  In the IDG Enterprise Interview Series, you'll hear from technology CIOs and CEOs on today's burgeoning trends, ongoing headaches and upcoming product plans. Check out this informative series from IDG Enterprise Chief Content Officer John Gallant and his team of editors.

• IT Concerns About Targeted Malware Rising

  By Thor Olavsrud | 28 March, 2013 13:30

  IT and security professionals are increasingly concerned about targeted malware and data breaches. What's worse is that their confidence in their ability to identify and stop them is waning.

• 12 hybrid security products to watch

  By Christine Burns | 11 February, 2013 06:19

  Securing a hybrid cloud is not the same thing as deploying hybrid security products.

• Unseen, all-out cyber war on the US has begun

  By Bob Violino | 28 January, 2013 11:09

  Security pros and government officials warn of a possible cyber 9/11 involving banks, utilities, other companies, or the Internet

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