One can now inexpensively build a fault tolerant firewall cluster that removes any single point of failure in the security policy enforcement points at your security zone boundaries. Synchronous firewall state table updates and an open source version of virtual router redundancy protocol (CARP) gives the ability to seamlessly insert or remove firewalls from a cluster. No more patching firewalls at 2am hoping for the best (or not patching because it’s too hard).
Internet Threat Level
Microsoft Security
- MS11-100 - Critical : Vulnerabilities in .NET Framework Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2638420) - Version: 1.3 February 1, 2012
- MS11-098 - Important : Vulnerability in Windows Kernel Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2633171) - Version: 1.1 February 1, 2012
- MS12-004 - Critical : Vulnerabilities in Windows Media Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2636391) - Version: 1.2 January 27, 2012
US-CERT
- Apple Releases Multiple Security Updates February 2, 2012
- Mozilla Releases Firefox 10 and 3.6.26 February 1, 2012
- Denial-of-Service Malware Campaign January 24, 2012
- Google Releases Chrome 16.0.912.77 January 24, 2012
- Symantec pcAnywhere Hotfix January 24, 2012
CanGovPublicSafety
- AV12-004: PHP Critical Security Fix Released February 6, 2012
- AV12-003: Oracle Critical Patch Updates - January 2012 January 19, 2012
- AV12-002: Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for January 2012 January 12, 2012
- AV12-001: Security Update for Critical Vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat January 12, 2012
Security Focus
- News: Change in Focus March 10, 2010
- News: Twitter attacker had proper credentials December 18, 2009
- News: PhotoDNA scans images for child abuse December 18, 2009
- News: Conficker data highlights infected networks December 16, 2009
- Brief: Google offers bounty on browser bugs February 2, 2010
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