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How to use (almost) free tools to find sensitive data
No matter how much security awareness training employees get, some of them will still store sensitive data in insecure places. As a security manager, finding that data becomes of paramount importance -- but how to do it? In this tip, John Soltys offe... Tip
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Should open source disk-encryption software be used?
When it comes to IT security, Michael Cobb recommends encryption devices or software that provide the most effective product for the threat being mitigated. Sound simple? See if that advice includes open-source tools. Ask the Expert
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Open source security concerns can trump cost savings
Despite tough economy, Palamida survey shows companies are hesitant to broaden open source use. Article
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Is there a free enterprise-caliber password-management tool?
Enterprise-caliber password-management tools can be very expensive. Learn about a few free open source password management tools that can improve IAM at your enterprise. Ask the Expert
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Writing Wireshark network traffic filters
The freely available Wireshark tool can provide valuable analysis of network traffic, but capturing packets can often lead to an overload of data. Mike Chapple explains how to use Wireshark's traffic filters to zero in on the precise information that... Tip
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Free security tool helps track down bots
BotHunter, a free tool that monitors traffic flows between infected hosts and external attackers helps organizations track down infected hosts and battle botnets in their network. Article
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FISMA compliance made easier with OpenFISMA
Scott Sidel examines the open source security tool OpenFISMA, a compliance tool that assists government agencies and their contractors in meeting FISMA's requirements. Tip
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Wireshark tutorial: How to sniff network traffic
One of today's most popular network security analysis tools is Wireshark. The freely available analyzer can inspect traffic, identify denial-of-service attacks and troubleshoot devices and firewalls. In this new tutorial, Wireshark whiz Mike Chapple ... Tip
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Sun launches open source OpenSSO for identity management
Sun integrates access management, federation and secure Web services in its new OpenSSO Enterprise Article
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Screencast: How to use Nipper to create network security reports
Peter Giannoulis of The Academy.ca demonstrates how to use Nipper, a free open source network infrastructure parser tool. Tip
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