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Incidents should spur security policy updates
Every vulnerability and risk cannot be known, make sure you make changes when an incident occurs.31 Jan 2003
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Assigning blame for Slammer misguided
Slice up the blame pie for the outbreak of the Slammer worm in several pieces. Give Microsoft its share, as well as SQL administrators. And be sure not to forget enterprise management and, of cours...30 Jan 2003
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Using routers to improve network firewall security
As businesses expose systems to the Internet, it's important to revisit how routers can act as the "suspenders" to the firewall "belt."30 Jan 2003
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Know your vulnerabilities
One of the most pressing needs for any security admin is to understand the greatest threats facing his organization.30 Jan 2003
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The difference between hackers and crackers
When you think of security, it's a good bet that some of your thinking drifts to hackers and crackers.30 Jan 2003
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Experts warn unpatched SQL Servers still susceptible to Slammer
The spread and impact of the Slammer worm are at manageable levels, but security experts warn that vulnerable SQL Server installations are liable to be re-infected.29 Jan 2003
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Understanding the balance between privacy and security
Cooperation, compromise is needed to resolve the growing tension between security and privacy.29 Jan 2003
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Consolidation helps unify management company's backups
Consolidation helps unify management company's backups29 Jan 2003
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High anxiety -- webcam watches gestatin' giraffe
Here's something we can all look up to: a giraffe calf that will literally drop in at any minute. Luckily, the Frankfurt zoo has stuck its neck out a little bit and set up a webcam to catch the mir...28 Jan 2003
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Manic Monday for SQL Server admins
Ideally, most vulnerable SQL Servers should have been patched over the weekend to counteract the Slammer worm. But security experts know that just isn't the case.27 Jan 2003
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Expert: Slammer could have been worse
Bug finder David Litchfield discovered the vulnerability in SQL Servers currently being exploited by the Slammer worm and comments that the impact could have been much worse.27 Jan 2003
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Update: SQL worm slows Internet; some root DNS servers down
The Slammer worm exploits a six-month-old vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Servers, generating massive amounts of traffic that flooded Internet backbones worldwide and caused denial-of-service condit...25 Jan 2003
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Initial SQL worm cleanup simple, patching may not be so easy
System administrators may have a struggle on their hands trying to patch their vulnerable SQL Servers to avoid infection from the Slammer worm.25 Jan 2003
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Network admin becomes security patch manager
Not so long ago, security updates were done infrequently on the desktops and laptops at SYSCO Food Services of Arizona. Network administrator Denver Roberts would usually apply security updates only when...24 Jan 2003
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Work experience required for student taking CISSP exam
23 Jan 2003
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Physically secure your backups
Help in preventing theft of data or identity.23 Jan 2003
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Taking action: Understanding the importance of information security
The British have a marvelous word, "whinging"--the practice of complaining without doing anything about it. Security practitioners love to "whinge."23 Jan 2003
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Whether to put Exchange server in DMZ or internal network
22 Jan 2003
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Remote Access Trojans warrant attention
Smell a RAT? Some security experts predict you will at some point during 2003. Remote access Trojans often leave backdoors wide open for attackers to prowl through your company's networks or systems.22 Jan 2003
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Security implications of Voice over IP
22 Jan 2003
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