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Astaro Command Center V3.002 Released

Today we have released a maintenance Up2Date for Astaro Command Center. This release will increase the stability of your installation by addressing a few reported bugs, most notably the World-Map overview not operating correctly due to a change at Yahoo with their maps interface. Full details are available inside after the break.

 

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Are Wireless Access Points part of your network?

Were your access points part of your original equipment when the rest of your network was planned/built? Probably Not. New installs, or green field installations, are networks with an existing physical LAN that an organizations wishes to add Access Points(APs) to. This is done to extend the network to accommodate the growing number of users, devices, and visitors. In most cases APs are evaluated and installed without considering or leveraging existing security devices. For existing users they may be able to roam with their existing Ldap inspired credentials via a back-up Authentication method. In modern networks that does not include everybody. Thankfully modern APs have guest network options which can be set up. Some even have a check box for client isolation. Some check it, others will leave unchecked. Why?, because they may need a resource on your network.

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Who can help your business offer secure wireless?

Just about anywhere you go you will find a Wireless Wi-Fi Network. Your local Starbucks, hotels, bars, and even department stores now offer customers wireless access to the Internet. The question then comes to mind; are you secured when connecting to these Wi-Fi networks? This questions especially important this time of year when everyone is out doing their holiday shopping. Whether you are at your local Starbucks on your laptop doing your online shopping or at the Macy’s using your Smartphone to help you find more information on that special item the lack of secure wireless means you need to ensure your device is secure.

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Astaro Command Center V3.001 Released

We have made released the first maintenance update for V3 of the Astaro Command Center (ACC). A bugfix & stability release, this package will address certain issues in ACC 3.000 and increase the reliability of your installation. You can read the full details after the break.

News:
-This is a maintenance release

Remarks:
-System will be rebooted
-Configuration will be upgraded

Fixes:
[18822] Confd clients may miss storage changes
[19649] Devices without configuration feature let accd run into a deadlock
[na] Various Gateway Manager fixes

Download Links:
Size: 62.7MB
MD5: c8b9ed5aa0089a53cd3614be4e6de402
http://ftp.astaro.de/ACC/v3/up2date/u2d-sys-3.001.tgz.gpg

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Create your own Lego Malware monster and win a Nintendo DSi!

The creative heads at Astaro – a Sophos company have thrown the ball to you… or rather the bricks!

They have challenged you to put a face to the dangers of the Internet using Lego or Duplo bricks. All you need to do it build your very own malware monster, take a photo and upload it on their site. Visitors can vote in the gallery until the end of February and the most popular entries win a prize including a Nintendo DSi!

You can find the promotional site here!

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Evolution of online attacks mirrors the history of advertising

The rise of television brought with it the golden age of mass marketing. Businesses selling consumer goods would pay large sums of money to have their ads featured during prime viewing hours and during popular programs and continues today with extravagant Superbowl ad space. Over the last decade with the explosion of online content and sophisticated database mining advertisers became more aware of demographic information that would allow them to become more targeted in their approach. Today, with the prevalence of Internet access and the amount of time consumers spend online, advertisers have moved away from mass marketing programs and are more focused on targeted and personalized marketing.

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Set Up Secure Wi Fi Hotspots with WatchGuard Wireless Appliances

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With a WatchGuard wireless appliance, it takes just minutes to set up a secure guest wireless hotspot. Learn how to provide customers and guests with full wireless internet connectivity, while keeping your network traffic private and protected. Additional Resources: Enable a Wireless Guest Network www.watchguard.com Enable a Wireless Hotspot www.watchguard.com

You Can Learn More About the WatchGuards’ Product Line By Going to www.FirewallShop.com/WatchGuard.

The original article/video can be found at Set Up Secure Wi Fi Hotspots with WatchGuard Wireless Appliances

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Astaro Security Gateway V8.300 Released

I am pleased to announce that we have released ASG 8.300 via our Up2Date distribution network. The main features of this release are Amazon Machine Images of Astaro Security Gateway (along with Astaro Command Center), an integrated connector for the Amazon Private Cloud (VPC), ASG Site-to-Site VPN Tunnels using our RED protocol, support for our Wireless AP50 product, and BGP4 routing support. In addition, we have added numerous tweaks, dozens of stability improvements and increased the performance of many features. This release will solidify your ASG V8 installation and give you the best Astaro experience yet. The release notes for this version can be found here, while summary and download information can be found by reading on.

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FortiClient Lite Android How-To

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Intro to FortiClient Lite on Android

You Can Learn More About the Fortinet Product Line By Going to www.FirewallShop.com/Fortinet

The original article/video can be found at FortiClient Lite Android How-To

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