The main focus of this month’s issue is the 2009 Readers’ Choice Awards. For the fourth consecutive year, our readers voted to determine the best security products. A record 1,721 voters participated this year, rating products in 17 different categories.

Also in this issue:

• Truth, Lies and Fiction about Encryption -- Encryption solves some very straightforward problems, but implementation isn’t always easy. This article explains some of the common misconceptions to help you understand your options.
• Is Perfect Access Control Possible? -- In this month’s Face-Off, experts Bruce Schneier and Marcus Ranum debate access controls.
• Plus notes from the editor’s desk, readers’ viewpoints on previous issues, and more.

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