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SearchSecurity.com platform security expert Michael Cobb is standing by to answer your questions on platform security -- from Windows and Mac security to Web server and mobile platform security.
Cobb, CISSP-ISSAP, is a renowned security author with more than 15 years of experience in the IT industry and another 16 years of experience in finance. He is the founder and managing director of Cobweb Applications Ltd., a consultancy that helps companies to secure their networks and websites, and also helps them achieve ISO 27001 certification. He co-authored the book IIS Security and has written numerous technical articles for leading IT publications. Michael is also a Microsoft Certified Database Administrator and a Microsoft Certified Professional. Have a question for Mike Cobb? Email editor@searchsecurity.com! |
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JeOs and the benefits of a virtual security appliance
Answer - A virtual security appliance offers enterprises a number of benefits, including an optimized operating system that simplifies patch management. 07 October 2011 -
OS X antivirus software: Enterprise virus protection for the Mac
Answer - Macs should be protected against malware and unauthorized access just like their Windows counterparts. Learn how in this expert response. 06 October 2011 -
Service Pack 1 for Windows 7: What you need to know
Answer - Michael Cobb explains why Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 is different than service packs in the past. 03 October 2011 -
Secure coding best practices: PHP and programming language security
Answer - Michael Cobb explains how proper secure coding training is much more important than PHP programming language security. 01 September 2011 -
How to mitigate the risk of a TOCTTOU attack
Answer - Are TOCTTOU attacks, exploiting time-of-check-to-time-of-use race conditions, a threat to your enterprise file systems? Expert Michael Cobb discusses the dangers and how to mitigate them. 31 August 2011 -
How MAC and HMAC use hash function encryption for authentication
Answer - Hash function encryption is the key for MAC and HMAC message authentication. See how this differs from other message authentication tools from expert Michael Cobb. 30 August 2011 -
How Microsoft security assessment tools can benefit your enterprise
Answer - Expert Michael Cobb explains how Microsoft security assessment tools can find and help your enterprise fix vulnerabilities in its Windows environment. 19 August 2011 -
Virtualized behavior-based monitoring: Improving performance visibility
Answer - Learn about virtual behavior-based monitoring tactics, which allow for easy anomaly detection and can help defend a virtualization infrastructure. 17 August 2011 -
How an IIS Web application pool can help secure your enterprise
Answer - Did you know an IIS Web application pool not only helps manage your applications, but also makes them more secure? Expert Michael Cobb explains the benefits of Web application pools. 11 August 2011 -
What is SQL Server Atlanta?
Answer - Have you heard about Microsoft’s cloud-based SQL Server Atlanta service? Expert Michael Cobb discusses how Atlanta can help improve performance and security. 10 August 2011