September 2004
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September 14, 2004
14
Sep'04
Saving raw data from firewall logs
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September 13, 2004
13
Sep'04
Endangered species: Information security officers
The information security officer will soon go the way of the dodo bird. Continue Reading
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September 13, 2004
13
Sep'04
Sounding the SMB security alarm
Intrusion detection systems don't come cheap. But given the potential for attacks, even a smaller business can convince management that they're time and money well spent. Continue Reading
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September 13, 2004
13
Sep'04
Failing to sever network ties can lead to 'leftover access'
Enterprises often fail to terminate access, privileges for ex-employees in a timely manner. Continue Reading
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September 13, 2004
13
Sep'04
Information security careers: Are information security officers a dying breed?
The information security officer will soon go the way of the dodo bird. Continue Reading
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September 11, 2004
11
Sep'04
9/11 anniversary sees uptick in Mydoom
Four Mydoom variants have been identified in the last 26 hours and may be paving the way for a significant attack on Sept. 11, experts warn. Continue Reading
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September 10, 2004
10
Sep'04
What should I focus on in IT school to land a job doing network security when I graduate?
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September 10, 2004
10
Sep'04
Should my server have one or two NICs?
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September 10, 2004
10
Sep'04
Security Bytes: McAfee to no longer flag ISP program as malware
F-Secure fixes Internet Gatekeeper; lawmakers clamp down on spyware and P2P; and a new security company is launched. Continue Reading
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September 10, 2004
10
Sep'04
Routing Security: Falling behind IPv6
The adoption of IPv6, the replacement Internet addressing standard, could spell trouble for enterprise security. Continue Reading
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September 10, 2004
10
Sep'04
Which route should I take in the information security field?
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September 10, 2004
10
Sep'04
Should I go for a CISSP or a BS7799?
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September 09, 2004
09
Sep'04
Survey: Corporations not so 'skin' tight
A new, international survey shows employees still surf porn at work, putting the entire company at risk. Continue Reading
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September 09, 2004
09
Sep'04
Week 38: Who's afraid of auditing? Part 2 -- Understanding Unix auditing
In this week's column, Shelley covers auditing for Unix. Continue Reading
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September 08, 2004
08
Sep'04
SSL vs. IPsec for encryption and authentication of data
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September 08, 2004
08
Sep'04
Study: Most enterprises have 'no problem' with spyware
Despite widespread warnings about spyware and other threats, a majority of enterprises surveyed by TheInfoPro saw no immediate danger. Continue Reading
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September 08, 2004
08
Sep'04
XP SP2's effect on your Web site
In this week's tip, Mike Chapple gives an overview of how SP XP2 could impact your web site's usability. Continue Reading
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September 08, 2004
08
Sep'04
Microsoft extends life of XP SP2 download blocker
Customers will now have more time to test the upgrade for Windows XP before it is automatically downloaded. Continue Reading
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September 08, 2004
08
Sep'04
Security Bytes: New Sdbot worm works slyly; e-mail attachments waning
Other news: e-mail attachments waning; laptop theft prompts SB 1386 notices; and spyware on Congress's and SP2 installers' minds. Continue Reading
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September 07, 2004
07
Sep'04
A security challenge for academia
Academic institutions face a challenge from students and faculty whose laptops and PCs may be loaded with undetected malware. Continue Reading