February 2006
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February 28, 2006
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Feb'06
Secure email exchange: Establishing security associations
What happens if a security association can not be established during an email exchange? Michael Cobb has the answer. Continue Reading
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February 28, 2006
28
Feb'06
How to securely distribute one-time password tokens
In this Ask the Expert Q&A, our identity and access management expert examines how to properly distribute one-time password (OTP) tokens to your employees so they don't leave your systems open to an attack. Continue Reading
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February 28, 2006
28
Feb'06
Future CISOs need a 'softer side'
Experts weigh in on what it now takes to move beyond a cubicle to the C-suite, and it isn't delving even deeper into manuals and schemas. Continue Reading
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February 28, 2006
28
Feb'06
Dealing with passwords that can't authenticate to the server
Learn how to deal with passwords that can't authenticate to the server, and where to find resources that will help you troubleshoot this problem. Continue Reading
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February 28, 2006
28
Feb'06
Bingo card authentication systems
In this Ask the Expert Q&A, our identity and access management expert explains what a "bingo" card authentication system is, how it works and how secure it is. Continue Reading
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February 27, 2006
27
Feb'06
Outsourcing: Understanding the business risks
In this Ask the Expert Q&A Shon Harris, our security management expert reviews business risks associated with outsourcing security jobs to developing countries and learn how security managers can reduce these risks. Continue Reading
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February 24, 2006
24
Feb'06
anonymous Web surfing (Web anonymizer, SafeWeb)
Anonymous Web surfing allows a user to visit Web sites without allowing anyone to gather information about which sites the user visited. Continue Reading
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February 21, 2006
21
Feb'06
Six steps to beating backup server hacks
Are your backup servers also backdoor servers? If you're not specifically addressing their vulnerabilities, they just might be. In this tip, W. Curtis Preston looks at the security issues behind backup servers and offers a quick list of things you ... Continue Reading
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February 19, 2006
19
Feb'06
Wireless Security Lunchtime Learning: Final Exam Answers
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February 19, 2006
19
Feb'06
Lesson 3 Quiz Answers
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February 19, 2006
19
Feb'06
Lesson 2 Quiz Answers
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February 19, 2006
19
Feb'06
Wireless Security Lunchtime Learning Entrance Exam Answers
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February 17, 2006
17
Feb'06
Security Bytes: First Mac OS X worm discovered
In other news, exploits surface for the latest Microsoft flaws and New Hampshire officials investigate the breach of a government-operated computer system. Continue Reading
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February 16, 2006
16
Feb'06
SOX Security School final exam answers
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February 16, 2006
16
Feb'06
RSA Conference 2006
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February 15, 2006
15
Feb'06
The sensation over automation
In his RSA Conference keynote address Thursday, Internet Security Systems' CEO Tom Noonan plans to discuss his vision of how multiple layers of security can be integrated to provide tighter protection, reduced costs and regulatory compliance. Continue Reading
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February 15, 2006
15
Feb'06
Cisco unveils steps toward self-defending network
In his keynote, CEO John Chambers touted product enhancements that advance his push for networks that can defend themselves without human intervention. Continue Reading
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February 15, 2006
15
Feb'06
Cisco fixes TACACS+ authentication vulnerabilities
Cisco Systems announced the availability of free software to fix TACACS+ authentication vulnerabilities, which could allow a malicious user to bypass security in affected systems. Continue Reading
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February 14, 2006
14
Feb'06
threat modeling
Threat modeling is a procedure for optimizing network security by identifying objectives and vulnerabilities, and then defining countermeasures to prevent, or mitigate the effects of, threats to the system... Continue Reading
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February 14, 2006
14
Feb'06
Application development best practices
Michael Cobb, SearchSecurity.com's application security expert, discusses best practices for specific application development procedures in this Ask the Expert Q&A. Continue Reading