Everyone wants their home to be safe and secure, yet <a href="http://www.safeguardtheworld.com/statistics.html">only 17% of homeowners</a> own a home security system. Why? Because traditional systems cost hundreds of dollars to install, require long-term contracts and mean a lifetime of monthly fees.
By Jennifer Tuohy | 28 May | Read more
EngGenius Technologies took the wraps off several new outdoor networking products on Monday, including two long-range 802.11ac access points and two inexpensive, high-definition Wi-Fi surveillance systems. The latter bundle a night-vision camera with a wireless access point that delivers exceptionally long range: up to five miles with clear line of sight.
Michael Brown | 24 Feb | Read more
Tctws Tan wanted to know about the dangers of using a public Wi-Fi network, such as the ones you find in cafes and libraries. "Is there any other method to increase my privacy?"
Lincoln Spector | 30 Dec | Read more
Worried about hackers taking a crack at the cards stashed in your pants? The year's most low-tech "wearable" has your back (pocket).
The peephole is a brilliant low-tech invention that lets you see who's at your front door without having to open it. But it requires you to put your eye right up to the hole, putting you in very close proximity to the person on the other side.
Michael Brown | 03 Dec | Read more
We've spent the last two weeks looking at applications you can use to protect your computer from unauthorized access: Apple's built-in firewall for incoming access and Little Snitch for monitoring both inbound and outbound network access. But how do you keep people from looking at your network traffic while you're on public Wi-Fi networks, such as those provided by your ISP, your favorite coffee shop, or the local library?
Jeffery Battersby | 09 Jul | Read more
Rose's Internet service intermittently slows to a crawl. She wants to make sure that her neighbors haven't hacked her Wi-Fi for free connectivity.
Lincoln Spector | 16 Jan | Read more
On Tuesday, researchers from Skycure disclosed at the RSA conference that a previously known iOS flaw related to automatic Wi-Fi network connection and a newly discovered SSL certificate handling error could cause an iPhone or iPad to crash and endlessly reboot as long as it remains within range of the network. (Skycure sells monitoring and mitigation systems.)
Glenn Fleishman | 24 Apr | Read more
Microsoft may be prepping to ship a mini version of its Surface tablets within a month, based on an Amazon.com listing for a case custom made for the device.
Tim Greene | 25 Apr | Read more
Going into 2014, a whirlwind of security start-ups are looking to have an impact on the enterprise world. Most of these new ventures are focused on securing data in the cloud and on mobile devices. Santa Clara, California-based Illumio, for example, founded earlier this year, is only hinting about what it will be doing in cloud security. But already it's the darling of Silicon Valley investors, pulling in over $42 million from backer Andreesen Horowitz, General Catalyst, Formation 8 and others.
Ellen Messmer | 13 Nov | Read more
The enterprise has gone mobile and there's no turning back. And while the BYOD movement has received plenty of attention, IT departments are getting a handle on the security risks of personal mobile devices in the workplace. The next challenge is "bring your own application" (BYOA), because many public app stores have serious malware problems.
Michelle Drolet, founder of Towerwall | 20 Jun | Read more
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.
Eric Geier | 17 May | Read more
With the proliferation of mobility and IoT putting unprecedented demand on today’s networks, delivering a robust network that can handle hundreds or even thousands of simultaneous connections has never been more important. While wired networks solved this problem decades ago with switches, it’s a wireless network challenge that still haunts IT teams. In their latest whitepaper, Aruba explores how the new wireless standard, 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), is changing the game by delivering a Wi-Fi network that behaves less like an old bridged network and more like a high-speed modern switched network delivering an unparalleled user experience.
