NETWORK WORLD NEWSLETTER: M. E. KABAY ON SECURITY 08/26/04 Today's focus: Just the FACCTs
Dear [EMAIL PROTECTED], In this issue: * FACCTs database of tech companies * Links related to Security * Featured reader resource _______________________________________________________________ This newsletter is sponsored by Aventail IPSec Secure Enough for Remote Access? IPSec VPNs are often touted as more secure. But not for remote access.In fact, SSL VPNs are proven to be more secure, more flexible, easier to use, less expensive, and more scalable. Aventail, the SSL VPN technology leader, provides the strongest SSL functionality for the most secure remote access. Read more In the "Challenging the Myth of IPSec Security" white paper: http://www.fattail.com/redir/redirect.asp?CID=75678 _______________________________________________________________ CONTEMPLATING A CAREER MOVE? For many of us, it is time to contemplate a change. You're great at managing networks, but what about your career? Get information and advice for managing and developing your career and guiding your staff's career choices at NW Fusion's Career Research Center. Click here: http://www.fattail.com/redir/redirect.asp?CID=73218 _______________________________________________________________ Today's focus: Just the FACCTs By M. E. Kabay Our wonderful research librarian at the Kreitzberg Library of Norwich University, Catherine Swenson, is always on the lookout for new resources that can help faculty and students. Recently she introduced me to the online reports available from Faulkner Information Services. Faulkner's Advisory on Computer and Communications Technologies, or FACCTs, provides the equivalent of an up-to-date encyclopedia of information technology with a particular emphasis on data communications. Topics include: Enterprise Data Networking Broadband Security Strategies Electronic Government Electronic Business Strategies Internet Strategies Business Intelligence/Content Management IT Asset Management Application Development Web Site Management Converging Communications Telecom & Global Network Services Mobile Business Strategies Wireless Communications In addition, users can access current news on the following topics: Technology Vendor Profiles Technology News Track Hot New Reports The Security Management Practices database has a collection of short reports on the following topics: Facility Security Electronic & Paper Document Security Security Technology Security Outsourcing Legal & Financial Security Issues Regulations & Standards IT & Network Security Business Continuity E-Business Security Human Resources Security Public, Private Sector Partnerships Security Administration Risk Management Both databases provide an extensive list of detailed reports on hundreds of high-technology companies including product overview, contact information and investment information. These data may be useful to those selecting technology for their organization's infrastructure. On the downside, these reports are written by relatively few authors and thus present a limited view of the field, since no one can be an expert in all of these subjects; however, the authors seem to have extensive industry experience and they do write clearly and succinctly. Unfortunately, the articles have few cross-references and what few there are generally point to paper versions of the publications rather than providing URLs. However, the reports do include URLs for sites that can be helpful in additional research. Given the low cost of the licenses (according to the information I was given, less than $1,000 per database per year for all our users at the university), these are well worth the cost. RELATED EDITORIAL LINKS Faulkner Information Services http://www.faulkner.com/ Kreitzberg Library http://www.norwich.edu/library/kberg.html Colleges cram for test of new security plans Network World, 08/23/04 http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/082304campusnets.html?nl2 Anti-virus vendors adding spyware to target list Network World, 08/23/04 http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/082304spyware.html?nl2 _______________________________________________________________ To contact: M. E. Kabay M. E. Kabay, Ph.D., CISSP, is Associate Professor in the Division of Business and Management at Norwich University in Northfield, Vt. 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