http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/tutorials/article.php/3720151
Wi-Fi Planet Guide to Hotspot Safety
Wi-Fi Planet, January 8, 2008

In part 1 of Lisa Phifer's Wi-Fi Guide to Hotspot Safety, we show how anyone - even individuals without IT support - can protect themselves from common Wi-Fi hotspot threats by taking five simple, cost-free steps.

http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/tutorials/article.php/3725521
Hotspot Safety for Business Users
Wi-Fi Planet, February 1, 2008

Unfortunately, many hotspot users still insist on skinny-dipping in shark-infested waters. In part 2 of our hotspot safety series, we explain how employers can manage risk by defining, monitoring, and enforcing hotspot acceptable use policies.

http://www.misti.com/includes/conferences/agendadetails.asp?pID=174&ISS=21541&SID=697543
Enterprise Wireless Networks: Evil Twin Threat Prevention
MISTI InfoSec World Conference, March 12, 2008

If you're planning to attend InfoSec World this March, stop by this session, where Lisa Phifer and Diana Kelley will take a detailed look at a frequently misunderstood and unaddressed enterprise WLAN threat: Evil Twin APs.

WLAN Administration

http://searchnetworkingchannel.com/tip/0,289483,sid100_gci1293853,00.html
Checklist: Top five tools for troubleshooting a WLAN
searchNetworkingChannel, January 15, 2008

Troubleshooting a customer's WLAN requires a well-stocked tool box. In this tip, Lisa identifies wireless LAN troubleshooting tools that service providers can use to fix those cranky Wi-Fi connections.

http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid7_gci1289538,00.html
Understanding 802.11n wireless antennas
searchNetworking, January 10, 2008

Antennas used by wireless devices have a major impact on WLAN coverage, security and performance. This becomes increasingly evident in draft 802.11n APs that use multiple antennas to greatly increase footprint, available bandwidth and resilience to problems that can cripple many older 802.11a/b/g APs.

Mobile Security

http://searchmobilecomputing.bitpipe.com/data/document.do?res_id=1200937527_33
The Truth about Network Security and Mobile Device Access
searchMobileComputing, January 21, 2008

In this interactive podcast, Lisa Phifer and SearchNetworking.com associate editor Kate Dostart engage in a 'Fact or Fiction' Q&A to dispel some common misunderstandings about mobile security.

http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/news/article.php/3723691
Retailers Need to Shore Up Defenses
Wi-Fi Planet, January 24, 2008

NYC surveys conducted by AirDefense show that many retail networks, APs, and mobile devices still aren't locked down, despite PCI pressures to eliminate common wireless vulnerabilities.

Security Skeptic

http://www.securityskeptic.com/arc20071201.htm#BlogID665
Top Ten Things to Consider When Registering a Domain Name
Security Skeptic, December 21, 2007

Dave Piscitello and ICANN colleague Kieren McCarthy wrote a guide to help consumers understand how to register a domain name. Many readers of Dave's blog are familiar with domain name registration, but even seasoned domainers can overlook seemingly small details that can frustrate efforts to find - and keep - an appropriate or desirable domain name.

http://www.securityskeptic.com/arc20071201.htm#BlogID664
Podcast on SMTP egress filtering at Radio Free Security
Security Skeptic, December 20, 2007

In this podcast, Dave discusses security measures one can implement using SMTP proxies. Dave discusses how you can apply the power of an SMTP proxy to filter spam that originates *from* your network, to control distribution of sensitive attachments, and to prevent certain kinds of information leaks.

http://www.securityskeptic.com/arc20071201.htm#BlogID663
Security and Stability Wish list for 2008
Security Skeptic, December 19, 2007

Lots of blogs closed 2007 by listing security gains and losses. Dave closes the year by asking Santa for changes he'd like to see in 2008.

Unified Threat Management

http://www.isp-planet.com/technology/2007/utm_1.html
Fire-Proofing Your Network With UTM
Part 1: Battling new security threats
ISP-Planet, December 27, 2007

Today, it takes more than a firewall to defend a network against downloaders, trojans, worms, phishing, and spam. In this series, Lisa Phifer examines an alternative: Unified Threat Management.

http://www.isp-planet.com/technology/2007/utm_2.html
UTM Part 2: Deploying a UTM appliance
ISP-Planet, December 28, 2007

In part 2 of our UTM series, Lisa illustrates SMB UTM deployment by taking the IBM ISS Proventia MX1004 network multi-function security appliance for test drive.

http://www.isp-planet.com/technology/2007/utm_3.html
UTM Part 3: Layering on anti-X defenses
ISP-Planet, December 31, 2007

We continue our UTM series with a guided tour of network-based virus, spyware, spam, and web defenses, demonstrating how they responded to real and simulated threats during our tests.

http://www.isp-planet.com/technology/2007/utm_4.html
UTM Part 4: Delivering UTM as a managed service
ISP-Planet, December 31, 2007

Here, Lisa concludes ISP-Planet's UTM series with a look at how ISPs can leverage UTM to defend themselves more effectively and earn additional revenue.

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