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What challenges arise when designing a logging mechanism for peer-to-peer networks?
In this SearchSecurity.com Q&A, identity management and access control expert Joel Dubin discusses how to track a peer-to-peer network by using open source security tools. Ask the Expert
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What is an Nmap Maimon scan?
Systems are often designed to hide out on a network. In this SearchSecurity.com Q&A, network security expert Mike Chapple explains how Nmap Maimon scans can get a response out of them. Ask the Expert
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What enterprise tools can scan files for sensitive data?
Given the many recent high-profile data breaches, organizations seem keen on securing their sensitive data, including credit card and social security numbers. In this expert Q&A, SearchSecurity.com's Mike Chapple reviews tools that can scan text-base... Ask the Expert
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For asset management systems, is there a tool more comprehensive than Nmap?
If you're looking for a network discovery tool, consider Nmap. There are other options for your asset management system, however, and Michael Cobb reviews them in this expert Q&A. Ask the Expert
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Shareware applications vs. commercial software
Considering using a shareware application? In this information security threats Ask the Expert Q&A, SearchSecurity's resident expert Ed Skoudis examines if commercial software product are more secure than shareware applications. Ask the Expert
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Can Snort read multi-platform syslogs?
Most security pros are aware of Snort's network intrusion detection capabilities, but can this freeware tool read and monitor multi-platform syslogs? SearchSecurity's network security expert Mike Chapple tackles this question in this Ask the Expert Q... Ask the Expert
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Are there any patch management products that track the patching process?
Before you dip into your IT budget to solve your patching problems, read this Q&A. Our platform security expert examines why security pros should consider using available freeware products to track and manage their patching process. Ask the Expert
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Is Snort better than proprietary IDS?
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Cisco Catalyst 6500 IDS card versus Snort Sensors
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