http://learn.gotomypc.com/forms/G2C-WBR-VPN-042208?ID=7010000000052Tf
Leveraging GoToMyPC Corporate to Boost Productivity
Citrix Online, Live Webinar: April 22 @ 11 AM PDT

A recent Citrix Online survey found that many users — including those with VPNs — welcomed a convenient and flexible alternative that made it easier to work from home and beyond. Join this webinar to hear CoreCom's Lisa Phifer discuss a variety of business situations in which remote access users can and do use GoToMyPC Corporate to improve job productivity and work/life balance.

http://www.interop.com/lasvegas/education/wireless-and-mobility.php
Wireless Security and Management: New Challenges, New Opportunities
Interop Las Vegas, April 29, 2008

With wireless becoming the default and even primary access for an increasing number of enterprises, integrated security and management strategies are in high demand. Join Lisa Phifer at Interop next Tuesday as she chairs this panel in which industry visionaries discuss new challenges and approaches for tackling these barriers that can impede WLAN expansion.

In the News

http://www.darkreading.com/document.asp?doc_id=148002&WT.svl=news1_2
Battle Against Fast-Flux Botnets Intensifies
Dark Reading, March 10, 2008

Senior editor Kelly Jackson Higgins interviews CoreCom's Dave Piscitello, Rod Rasmussen (Internet Identity) and Joe Nazario (Arbor Networks) on the potential impact ICANN SSAC's Advisory, Fast Flux Hosting and DNS, could have in shaping future countermeasures to fast flux attacks. Kelly's article is an interesting piece and worth a visit.

Mobile/Wireless Advice

http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/generic/0,295582,sid7_gci1309062,00.html
Upgrading to 802.11n: Key considerations
searchNetworking, April 10, 2008

The question now facing most companies is not whether to migrate to 802.11n, but where, how and when to do so. In this thorough-yet-concise checklist, Lisa Phifer enumerates critical factors that should be considered when planning your 802.11n upgrade to maximize benefit and minimize pain.

http://searchmobilecomputing.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid40_gci1310116,00.html
New challenges in mobile device discovery
searchMobileComputing, April 17, 2008

Conventional discovery techniques can be effective, but new mobile devices pose challenges that deserve further attention. At last month's Mobile Wireless Summit, Lisa Phifer asked Gartner Distinguished Analyst John Girard for his advice on discovering mobile devices -- especially PDAs and smart phones that access and carry business data without corporate approval.

http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/generic/0,295582,sid7_gci1307194,00.html
Podcast: Wireless hot spot security
searchNetworking, March 27, 2008

In this podcast, featuring Lisa Phifer's wireless advice to TechTarget readers, you will learn what fake access points are and how to avoid them; how to keep your credit card number secure over wireless connections; and how to navigate wireless hot spots securely.

Security Skeptic

http://www.securityskeptic.com/arc20080301.htm#BlogID680
Antivirus checking and *aggressive* positives
Security Skeptic, March 2008

In his blog, Dave Piscitello discusses how antivirus programs vary in effectiveness and why "how good is my AV protection" is less about whether you are using free or commercial ware and more about how frequently you update virus signatures. He also considers whether "false positives" are really false at all, and whether aggressive scanning could be better.

http://www.securityskeptic.com/arc20080301.htm#BlogID679
The Privacy Toolbox
Security Skeptic, March 2008

Dave recommends a site where you can obtain valuable resources and guides designed to protect the privacy of both your consumer and business identities and other sensitive information.

http://www.securityskeptic.com/arc20080301.htm#BlogID677
Must read on "net neutrality"
Security Skeptic, March 2008

Net neutrality is a critical topic for anyone who uses the Internet. In this post, Dave highlights the congressional testimony of Susan Crawford, visiting associate professor at Yale Law School and ICANN Board member, and applauds it as "a remarkably complete and thoroughly insightful account of the net neutrality and free speech issue."

http://www.securityskeptic.com/arc20080301.htm#BlogID678
Hype-cycle management
Security Skeptic, March 2008

Dave dons his huntin' gear and takes aim at the truly important life cycle IT departments must manage: the hype cycle. He offers a tale of two C*Os, where their reactions to hype end up leading their organizations, and leaves us with a homework assignment in the process.

Digital Landing

CoreCom's Lisa Phifer takes a break from business as she helps educate broadband consumers at Digital Landing...

http://www.digitallanding.com/High-Speed-Internet/article_display.cfm/article_id/4508
How to configure automatic software updates
Digital Landing, January 14, 2008

A how-to written for residential broadband users who fail to take this most basic but essential step to safeguard home PCs.

http://www.digitallanding.com/TV-HDTV/article_display.cfm/article_id/4509
How to add a DVR to your home network
Digital Landing, January 27, 200

A primer on integrating a TiVO DVR into your home network, including trouble-shooting advice for common problems.

http://www.digitallanding.com/Wireless/article_display.cfm/article_id/4519
BlackBerry, iPhone, Smartphone: What's the difference?
Digital Landing, April, 2008

Consumers who find today's bumper crop of smart phones a bit confusing can sort these products out by reading this introductory article.

http://www.digitallanding.com/Wireless/article_display.cfm/article_id/4518
Wireless phones aren't just for making calls
Digital Landing, April, 2008

Ever wonder what all those extra features on your cellphone could be doing for you? Ask your kids - or read this Digital Landing article.

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