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2004 Top Ten: Services Stories
Broadband services such as VOIP, triple play, and managed security have been in the headlines for several years now. But in 2004, these services and others got some serious discussion in corporate boardrooms around the world.
December 28, 2004 |
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Increased security measures create a password overload
How does the 28-year-old monitor of drug trials remember her passwords? Easy: They're written on a blue Post-it note affixed to her computer.
Scott Thurm and Mylene Mangalindan, December 20, 2004 |
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Trying to Remember New Passwords Isn't As Easy as ABC123
Among companies that don't require periodic password changes are some that make computer security their business.
Scott Thurm, December 9, 2004 |
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Got Spyware? Integrated Approach Is Key
Security vendors have caught on and are incorporating a wider range of malware-fighters into their appliances
Matt Villano, November 26, 2004 |
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Fortinet pumps up FortiManager capacity
Fortinet introduced the FortiManager-3000 system earlier this month, extending the capabilities of its FortiManager security management products to govern up to 5,000 FortiGate antivirus firewall systems.
Nadia Ilyin, November 15, 2004 |
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Calgary Zoo sharpens its security claws
The Calgary Zoo says it is better equipped to fend off attacks from viruses, worms, Trojans and other intruders after deploying a new enterprise-wide security infrastructure.
Patricia Pickett, November 12, 2004 |
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Fortinet increases the capacity of its mgmt. device
Fortinet is introducing a management appliance for its FortiGate multi-function security gateways that makes it possible to manage up to 5,000 of the security boxes.
Tim Greene, November 9, 2004 |
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Fortinet FortiGate 60 (Product Reviews)
The device is based on customized application-specific integrated circuits. Speed and reliability should improve as the unit's security functionality is implemented directly in silicon, rather than running off an internal hard drive.
November 8, 2004 |
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Fortinet delivers speedier firewall, VPN devices for SMBs
Fortinet is rolling out five new, faster appliances that include firewall and VPN as well as a host of other security applications for small and midsize businesses.
Tim Greene, October 28, 2004 |
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FortiGate performance extended to SMBs
Fortinet announced Monday its five-member A-series product family of ASIC-accelerated, network-based antivirus firewall systems for medium and small businesses.
Nadia Ilyin, October 25, 2004 |
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Fortinet's Fortigate-100 Secures SMB Networks
Securing small networks is rapidly becoming a major concern for solution providers servicing the SMB market. With new vulnerabilities announced daily, security concerns are further complicated by the fact that virus and worm threats are also on the rise.
Frank J. Ohlhorst, October 21, 2004 |
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Fortinet extends managed security service provider partner program
Fortinet, maker of ASIC-accelerated, network-based antivirus firewall systems for real-time network protection, has announced enhancements to its managed security service provider (MSSP) program.
Dave Chappelle, October 21, 2004 |
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15 Innovators - the people behind the hottest trends in computing today:
After dabbling with software-based firewalls for most of the early 1990s, Fortinet CEO Ken Xie's meteoric rise to prominence began in 1996 in a garage in Palo Alto, Calif.
October 18, 2004 |
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Wayne Rash: How To Shop For A Small-Business Firewall
My friend Louise had a problem. Her financial conferencing company was growing to the point that she needed to add employees.
Wayne Rash, October 13, 2004 |
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In-the-cloud filtering
All Web-filtering systems function by enabling administrators to enforce policies that determine which users can have access to particular types of content at particular times.
October, 2004 |
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Vendors Put Some Muscle Behind New MSP Initiatives
Integrated network security appliance vendor Fortinet this week plans to roll out major enhancements to its managed security service provider program, a channel program specifically geared toward MSSPs.
Matt Villano, October 8, 2004 |
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Fighting For The Perimeter
As vendors continue evolving perimeter devices, VARs are being forced to choose between a layered security approach and one that's a bit more integrated.
Matt Villano, October 4, 2004 |
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Spyware infiltrates the enterprise
Spyware and adware are pouring into enterprise desktops. How severe is the threat? And what can be done about it?
Michelle Delio, October 1, 2004 |
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Security Firms Tackle Content Threat
Traditional security methods aren't robust enough to cope with today's multiple threats, and vendors need to up their game to help carriers and enterprises deal with the new techniques being deployed by hackers.
September 29, 2004 |
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Demand for unified threat management appliances soars
Demand for unified Threat Management (UTM) security appliances that incorporate firewall, intrusion detection/prevention, and gateway anti-virus is rocketing, newly published market research has revealed.
Robert Jaques, September 17, 2004 |
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Network security platform complies with Advanced TCA
Fortinet announced Tuesday the FortiGate-5000 Series of scalable antivirus firewalls.
Rick Broida, September 15, 2004 |
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FortiGate - Edge Security Appliance Provides Firewall, Anti-virus, VPN
The FortiGate appliances are multi-function security appliances served in several flavors, from the FortiGate 50A, targeted primarily to telecommuters; to the newest entry, the FortiGate 5000 chassis for service providers or large enterprises.
September 14, 2004 |
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Laser eye surgery clinic migrates to VPN, multi-purpose security device
Growth by merger and acquisition often puts enormous strain on employees, processes and corporate bottom lines.
Dianne Daniel, September 14, 2004 |
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Fortinet Chases Carriers
By extending the high-end of its enterprise product line, security appliance vendor Fortinet Inc. is hoping for a bigger slice of the service provider market.
September 13, 2004 |
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Full-featured firewalls
The FortiGate 800 is a solid enterprise-class firewall device that gives you an all-in-one security solution with gigabit interfaces, excellent VPN capabilities and throughput and an intuitive management interface.
Alyson Behr, September 10, 2004 |
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Hardware Today - Next-Gen Firewalls Reach High
Gartner's Magic Quadrant matrix provides a graphical representation of a particular marketplace, positioning Leaders, Challengers, Niche Players, and Visionaries on two axes: Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute.
Ben Freeman, August 30, 2004 |
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Fortinet's Anti-virus Firewall
Fortinet is attacking best-of-breed solutions head-on with firewall, VPN, anti-virus, IPS, and URL filtering capabilities on one ASIC-based appliance. The company aims to win customers through better integration and lower costs than point solutions.
Andrew Conry-Murray, August 25, 2004 |
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Alcatel hopes security will get users to switch
On Monday, the European telecommunications equipment maker announced new relationships with endpoint security firm Sygate and Fortinet, a maker of Internet Protocol virtual private networks and firewalls.
Marguerite Reardon, August 16, 2004 |
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Security's disorderly mess
Since security piece parts can't deliver the goods, it's time to glue them together into consolidated perimeter devices (CPDs).
Jon Oltsik, August 11, 2004 |
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Turnkey appliances offer cost-effective security with less hassle
While millions of Gold's Gym members across the country were trimming down and pumping up, the corporation's IT infrastructure and security was in bad shape.
Lisa Phifer, August, 2004 |
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Peering Deeply Into Network Traffic
In the world of network security, integrated firewall appliances have become a bit like Starbucks"they're everywhere.
Matt Villano, July 25, 2004 |
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Security, privacy dominate agenda at Enterprise Breakaway '04
Recent security threats and legislation on privacy and financial accountability has IT managers scrambling to ensure their systems keep their companies on the right side of the law.
Greg Meckbach, July 21, 2004 |
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Fortinet releases FortiReporter Security Analyzer
Fortinet has announced the release of the latest FortiLog system, and an new product, FortiReporter.
Dave Chappelle, July 5, 2004 |
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Fortinet Unveils Security Reporting, Analysis Tool
Fortinet Inc. introduced Tuesday its FortiReporter Security Analyzer, a software-based security reporting and analysis product. It is aimed at helping IT organizations comply with government regulations including the Sarbanes-Oxley and Gramm-Leach-Bliley Acts.
Jun 29, 2004 |
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Fortinet firewalls provide more bang for the buck than Cisco PIX
Here's a look at the process that one administrator went through in evaluating whether to build out a site-to-site VPN with Cisco PIX firewalls or Fortinet firewalls.
David Davis, Jun 15, 2004 |
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Fortinet CEO Ken Xie on Fighting Content Threats
From the Sasser worms to phishing attacks, the Internet has been crawling with malware this year. Fortunately, there are people like Ken Xie who are ready to fight the good fight.
Elizabeth Millard, Jun 15, 2004 |
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Fortinet Fortigate-3000
Fortinet's FortiGate-3000 Firewall provides a wide range of firewall services, including content filtering, intrusion detection and VPN facilities, as well as antivirus protection, packaged into a 2 U rack mountable chassis.
Ian Parsons, Jun 11, 2004 |
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N+I Security Wrapup
Wireless security was one of the hot topics at the recent NetWorld+Interop convention - so hot, in fact, that an entire area of the exhibit floor was set aside for companies addressing the subject.
Jun 1, 2004 |
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Worm Lays Waste To IT's Defenses
Security Manager's Journal: With preventive initiatives slowed by corporate bureaucracy, the IT infrastructure becomes easy prey for the Sasser worm.
Mathias Thurman, May 31, 2004 |
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Security Issues Linger At N+I
Network security was such a critical element of the Networld + Interop 2004 show that an entire “zone” of the convention floor was set aside to showcase user authentication tools, VPNs, anti-virus solutions and other measures.
May 17, 2004 |
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Fortinet announces simplified content filter
Fortinet is a provider of ASIC-powered, network-based antivirus firewall systems for real-time network protection.
Dave Chappelle, May 16, 2004 |
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Network Computing Mag Awards Top Security Products
As companies ramp up security spending, the number of vendors and service providers vying for their dollars is growing rapidly.
Mike Fratto, May 13, 2004 |
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10th Annual Well-Connected Awards: Security
Multipurpose Security Appliance WINNER: FortiGate-60
May 13, 2004 |
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10th Annual Well-Connected Awards: Security
Product of the Year: Fortinet's Fortigate-60 packs six critical functions--firewall, VPN, antivirus, content filtering, and intrusion and DoS detection--into one compact, well-rounded appliance.
Mike Fratto, May 13, 2004 |
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Fortinet Builds Its Own URL Filter
Apparently committed to having all the features of its multi-function security devices built in-house, Fortinet Inc this week rolled out a version of its URL filter component developed by its own engineers.
May 13, 2004 |
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Sasser worm exposes patching failures
Organizations that evaded last week's Sasser worm infestation credited vigilant patching processes and preventative measures such as installing server-based behavior-blocking software and worm filtering gateways.
Ellen Messmer, May 10, 2004 |
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Fortinet Enhances Firewalls
Fortinet Inc. today announced developments aimed at making life easier for users wanting to use its FortiGate and FortiWiFi firewalls to filter content.
May 10, 2004 |
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Fortinet Launches Web Filtering Service
Firewall vendor Fortinet has expanded its solution portfolio with a new Web filtering service aimed at helping organizations safeguard their networks from unauthorized Web content.
Matt Villano, May 10, 2004 |
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Wireless, Security To Take Spotlight At N+I Event
At a time when enterprises are putting a premium on safe and flexible networks, security and wireless are shaping up to be key issues this week during the 2004 NetWorld Interop conference in Las Vegas.
Matt Villano, May 10, 2004 |
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Seven Security Technologies To Watch
Most government agencies have — or should have — basic security devices such as firewalls and intrusion-detection systems in place to help protect their networks.
Brian Robinson, May 10, 2004 |
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Can one device hold back the enemy?
With every new technology and threat, security becomes more complicated. Meanwhile, it becomes more important as organizations rely increasingly on their networks and data.
Grant Buckler, April 19, 2004 |
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Region still best-suited to thrive as tech's cradle
Some businesses are adding staff in San Jose because that's where the customers and the best workers are, they say.
April 18, 2004 |
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Fortinet develops its own VPN client
Fortinet is making its own VPN client after ending a relationship with SSH and its parent company SafeNet.
Tim Greene, April 1, 2004 |
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Fortinet Branches Out, Launches Client Solution
Antivirus firewall vendor Fortinet Thursday introduced a new VPN client software that features a host of sophisticated security capabilities.
Matt Villano, April 1, 2004 |
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Fortinet Unit Shines For Wi-Fi
Fortinet's FortiWiFi 60 integrated security system aims to combine complete, realtime, enterprise-level network protection with wireless access points.
Frank J. Ohlhorst, March 26, 2004 |
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Security Appliances Little Boxes, Big Bite
Fortinet has a strong antivirus solution, and its device was unique in supporting virus scanning on all the protocols we listed.
Hugh Smith, March 18, 2004 |
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TechWatch: Stop Spam, Crush Viruses, Protect Networks
Now Fortinet has taken things a step further with the FortiGate 60 firewall, which is priced competitively and offers an impressive range of features.
David Strom, March 9, 2004 |
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Wi-Fi Technology Roundup: New Technologies Drive New Products
The level of innovation around Wi-Fi technologies will continue to increase as vendors offer new wireless products to integrate into their existing wired product lines.
David Strom, March 8, 2004 |
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Fortinet Unveils Firewalls for SMBs
Fortinet today announced its new wireless FortiWiFi-60 and FortiGate-50A antivirus firewalls designed for small and medium-sized business.
March 4, 2004 |
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Fortinet Unveils Firewalls for SMBs
Firewall vendor Fortinet unveiled two wireless and wired firewall systems designed to meet realtime security needs of small and midsize businesses.
March 3, 2004 |
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RSA Conference Spotlights Soup-To-Nuts Security
End-to-end security will be a key theme this week at the RSA Conference in San Francisco as vendors fill out their product lines to offer soup-to-nuts network protection.
Charlene O'Hanlon, Feburary 23, 2004 |
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Fortigate-3600 Meets Enterprise Needs
Solution providers can play a role by integrating security appliances such as the FortiGate-3600 from Fortinet into enterprise networks.
Frank J. Ohlhorst, Feburary 6, 2004 |
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The evolution of application layer firewalls
Now the latest Internet defense technology - deep packet inspection firewalls - is being touted as the best line of defense against worms that can sneak past earlier technology to wreak havoc in corporate networks.
Tim Greene, Feburary 2, 2004 |
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Enterprise firewall systems
The top winners in this category are: GOLD AWARD: Fortinet FortiGate 3600
January, 2004 |
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How to filter Port 80 traffic
Because spyware installs and operates over Port 80, it passes onto computers without notice from the current generation of firewalls, says John Pescatore, vice president of security research for Gartner.
Deborah Radcliff, January 26, 2004 |
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Fortinet announces FortiGate 4000
Fortinet has released the FortiGate 4000, claiming it is the only system in the world capable of screening network content at Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) speeds.
Dave Chappelle, January 20, 2004 |
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FortiNet Adds Carrier-Class Capacity To FortiGate Series
FortiNet this week plans to take the wraps off the latest - and largest - in its FortiGate line of antivirus firewall systems.
Charlene O'Hanlon, January 20, 2004 |
