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Black Hat 2010: New Firefox tool to clean Adobe Flash file errors
Browser-based add-on, Blitzableiter, cleans SWF files prior to running on a user's computer. The tool will be released at Black Hat 2010 in Las Vegas. Article
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Secure OpenVPN config with PAM
Network security expert Anand Sastry explains the relationship between OpenVPN and TLS, and points out where to learn about using OpenVPN and PAM. Ask the Expert
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Netsparker: Free Web app security testing tool
Testing Web applications is critical for maintaining a secure enterprise network. Learn how to use the community version of Netsparker for free Web app security testing capabilities. Tip
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Metasploit and software vulnerability testing
Metasploit is a free tool that can be used to pen test for new and potentially damaging vulnerabilites. In this interview, H.D. Moore, creator of Metasploit, explains how the tool works and what it can contribute to software security. Video
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OpenOffice security: Concerns when moving from Microsoft Office
What are the major OpenOffice security concerns when transitioning from Microsoft Office? Security expert Michael Cobb explains the potential vulnerabilities between open source and commercial software. Ask the Expert
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PuTTY configuration tips: How to connect to remote network systems
Peter Giannoulis reviews PuTTY and explains how to use the Windows-based program as an SSH, telnet and rlogin client. Tip
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Is KeePass safe? Free password protection programs and enterprise IAM
The lure of free password protection programs such as KeePass can be strong, but are they really up to enterprise security standards? In this response, IAM expert Randall Gamby explains why the best password protection software might not be the cheap... Ask the Expert
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Screencast: Find rogue wireless access points with Vistumbler
Peter Giannoulis of TheAcademyHome.com and TheAcademyPro.com explains how to use the basic features of the free Vistumbler tool. Tip
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H.D. Moore on future of Metasploit attack platform
Metasploit creator H.D. Moore says the Rapid7 acquisition strengthens development on the platform. News
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H.D. Moore speaks about Metasploit Project deal, Release 3.3
The sale of the Metasploit Project, and its highly respected pen-testing platform to vulnerability management vendor Rapid7 in October signals change for yet another major open-source project to a commercial company. In a wide-ranging interview, Meta... Interview
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