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Encrypted Virtual Private Networks (VPN) are often cited as the secure way to access corporate data. But VPNs can be vulnerable when using wireless networks, they can usually access the entire network resources, and they can just as securely transmit malware to a corporate server.

Demand for cloud based security services has taken off like a rocket in Australia with the market now valued at $38.4 million.

The recent release of the Firesheep plug-in for Firefox re-opened the issues of cookie-based session management in unprotected wireless networks.  Hint - it's not a good idea.  Today, cloud security vendor Zscaler releases a free plug-in to combat the threat.