There have been a lot of advances in network security technology since 2003.

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Apple recently made headlines by acquiring AuthenTec, a network and cloud security company with fingerprint identification technology.

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Its end-to-end platform includes advanced software and network technology, services and systems integration, content security, managed home solutions, and next-gen home devices that deliver rich user experiences.

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Within information technology, the one bright spot has been network security and Perry says the companies to buy are Symantec (nasdaq: SYMC - news - people ) and Safenet (nasdaq: SFNT - news - people ), which has deals with the Department of Defense and Microsoft (nasdaq: MSFT - news - people ).

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Instead of talking about cars, these geeks were showing off their aptitude in technology, talking about things like cloud computing, network security and advanced communications systems.

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Robust operational management and network architectures will also contribute to enabling the UK to benefit from new technology whilst tackling the cyber security risks.

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