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Testing an intrusion-detection system
Where to obtain a degree in cryptography
How to know when you're ready to pass an exam
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Securing backup media
Treat your backup media like it is a pocket-sized server. Continue Reading
Resources for learning how IPSec works
Firewall-testing tools
How do IP spoofing and session hijacking work?
Safety of Internet banking on a company LAN
Security issues with Web services
This article presents a nice summary of the security issues involved with Web services.Continue Reading
Separating the roles of computer operator and systems administrator
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The many forms of executable code
This tip explains how to identify and avoid malicious executable code.Continue Reading
Implementing a fingerprint reader for Internet transactions
Mapping a drive to a server in another subnet
The meaning of "port already in use"
Firewall best practices
Kevin Beaver lists suggested best practices for managing your firewall in this Network Security Tip.Continue Reading
Detecting viruses in encrypted files
Clarification of encryption keys
128-bit version of double length 3DES
Risks involved with home network over cable modem
Types of traffic to block at the firewall
To chroot or not to chroot
Security experts discuss what chroot is and why it's important to the security of your systems.Continue Reading
Considerations prior to installing a firewall
Standards vs. policies
How a virus is executed from Outlook's preview pane
What is RC4?
An inside look at types of Microsoft security patches
Expert Russ Cooper explains the various Microsoft security patches and updates, detailing how they range from fixing specific problems to enhancing customer experience.Continue Reading
Sample wireless security policies
Restoring SQL Server databases from .mdf files
Learn how to restore SQL Server databases from .mdf files and vaild backups tp prevent loosing your data by reinstalling and restarting your SQL server or updating system tables.Continue Reading
Relying on an ISP's firewall to protect your organization
SSO on client-server applications
Best algorithm for secure data transmission
Various ways to open and close ports without a firewall
Cleaning a virus in active memory
Fighting viruses: Seven things you should know about antivirus tools
Learn what you should and shouldn't do when it comes to fighting viruses as Rob Rosenberger debunks myths about AV software, updates, reports and unexploited vulnerabilities.Continue Reading
Predicting the future of malware and tomorrow's malicious code
The future of malware will grow exponentially. David Harley presents his predictions on blended threats, e-mail exploits, social engineering and more.Continue Reading
Next-generation IDS brings less false positives, more intelligence
An effective next-generation IDS can detect malicious attacks by integrating protection, analysis and response technologies, givubg users better security intelligence.Continue Reading
Using a routable IP address behind a firewall or DMZ
Issues to cover in a security policy
A short look at the ten areas of concern for an organization's security policy.Continue Reading
How does antivirus software work?
Antivirus solution for Windows 95
The risk of allowing UDP traffic through a layered firewall architecture
CRM privacy management: How you can help
In this edition of Scheier's Security Roundup, Robert Scheier explains the security admin's role in customer privacy.Continue Reading
Training for Active Directory security
Authentication for wire transfers
A standard framework for a security baseline
Four computer forensics books worth investigating
Check out four computer forensics books that can help you learn the ins and outs of computer forensics technology and laws in place to manage cybercrime.Continue Reading
Information security professional: What's in a name?
Uncover the new faces of information security and explore how the industry is changing and adapting to a surge of high-tech, computer savvy information security professionals.Continue Reading
Access control issues: The unsolvable problem
Access control issues can be remedied when properly implemented tools are used and today's developers avoid the mistakes made by their predecessors.Continue Reading
How a computer forensics investigation put two behind bars
A computer forensics investigation lead by a computer-savvy investigator followed a network trail from a murder probe to a digital trove of child pornography.Continue Reading
How to ease password security problems
Learn how self-service reset and password synchronization products are a new and cost-effective solution for easing enterprise password security problems.Continue Reading
Hacker tool helps identify network weaknesses
David Strom analyzes hacker tool Nmap for enterprise use.Continue Reading
Automating access management
Robert Scheier takes a look at access management applications.Continue Reading
Where to put an IDS -- inside or outside of the firewall
Firewall Builder - The easy way out of IPTables
Firewall Builder - The easy way out of IPTablesContinue Reading
Is an EML file a virus?
Getting rid of .rar files
Blocking music and streaming video with Check Point firewall
How to limit IDS false positives, gain measurable security
Learn how to limit IDS false positives and build a more secure enterprise by deploying network-based IDS and host-based IDS.Continue Reading
Digital rights management protection: The next level of data security
Digital rights management technology not only protects and controls electronically distributed data, but also is a flexible enterprise solution that can lessen security breaches.Continue Reading
Encryption capabilities of PKZIP
Security loopholes in TCP/IP
PGP vs. SSL for files sent to FTP site.
Common methods of securing data
Best cross-firewall client/server application design
Verifying passwords from the Help Desk
The ten areas of the CISSP Common Body of Knowledge
What is a security infrastructure?
What is password shadowing
Cleaning a memory resident virus
Securing data in a database
Risks of forwarding corporate e-mail to outside accounts
Hard drive storage affected by viruses
IIS server patching best practices
Avoid the complications of IIS server patching by securing a system that is resistant to attacks.Continue Reading
Simplify defense-in-depth security with redundant security controls
Synergistic and redundant security controls are a more effective and more realistic defense-in-depth strategy than cashing out on a single line of protection.Continue Reading
Reduce Windows command line scripting risks with least privilege
JP Vossen explains and demonstrates how least privilege can be used to prevent attackers from gaining administrative access when using Windows command line scripting.Continue Reading
Four steps to sound security vulnerability management
If you're bedeviled by swarms of alerts, you can take control by practicing good security vulnerability management with these four steps.Continue Reading
How security market needs transformed Network Flight Recorder
Marcus Ranum's Network Flight Recorder was poised as a forensics tool when the market demanded IDSes -- so it adapted accordingly.Continue Reading
Workstation vs. server side security
The differences between AES and DES
Common authentication mechanism for LDAP and IMAP
User authentication mechanisms for Web applications
Certs that don't require experience
Encrypting passwords using COBOL
How a virus scanner works
The dangers of open port 139
Enterprise wireless security threats and responses
Prepare your organization for potential wireless security threats by knowing how to respond to each type of issue.Continue Reading
Gateway filtering and server hardening: Security sans user complaints
Incremental changes, including gateway filtering and server hardening, will lead to a tighter security model without provoking too much user backlash.Continue Reading
Enterprise access management products are important, but not easy
Enterprise access management products offer solutions that are anything but plug-and-play. But with enough time and elbow grease, they can become a critical part of your Web access infrastructure.Continue Reading
Network security case study: Inside the Cleveland Clinic
Using a SIM system to monitor information in a DMZ, the Cleveland Clinic provides a network security case study from which others can learn.Continue Reading
Breaking unwanted TCP connections by modifying your route table
This tip will tell you how to inexpensively block unwanted TCP connections.Continue Reading
How to secure a wireless LAN
Periods processing on DoD systems
Risks associated with Reverse-Proxy
Security associated with layers of the OSI model
Sample security policy for end users, part one
Here is the first part of a sample security policy for end users, which can be customized to fit your needs.Continue Reading
The PATRIOT Act and Carnivore: Reasons for concern?
Stephen Mencik introduces the controversial PATRIOT Act and FBI surveillance tool, Carnivore.Continue Reading
Sample security policy for end users, part six
This is the sixth part of a sample security policy for end users that can be customized to fit your needs.Continue Reading
Introduction: How to strengthen authentication procedures
A discussion of strong authentication procedures.Continue Reading
Using NAT rules to map to DMZ
Role and placement of a DMZ on a network