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Security policy by example
A thorough list of policy making resources. Continue Reading
Most secure method for allowing remote access to source code
Use callback for remote access
Using callback for remote access has two advantages. Continue Reading
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The scope of the CISM
Mapping network drives with limited protocols/services
The difference between SSL and IPSec
Is it best to focus on the technical or business side for a management position?
Biggest problems with Internet hacking
Top 10 network security tips
Strengthen your organization's network security with these best practices.Continue Reading
Improving performance and security by disabling unneeded services
How disabling unneeded services can help improve performance and security.Continue Reading
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Separation of duties
A look at the simplest way to secure your Web server.Continue Reading
Viruses transmitted via USB ports
Blocking remote access Web sites
The scope of a security policy
MD5 padding
Detecting failed su to root attempts
This one-liner will list all failed "su" attempts to the superuser account.Continue Reading
ARP spoofing detection
This tip addresses how to detect ARP spoofing.Continue Reading
Solaris Web services security: Disabling and removing unnecessary accounts
Lock these accounts or assign an invalid shell to prevent hackers from using them to log in to your system.Continue Reading
The value of BS7799 certification for security auditing
The ability of antivirus software to scan zipped files
Certification path for future CSO
Certification expert Ed Tittel outlines a certification path for future CSOs.Continue Reading
Termination procedures and the exit interview
Some important security procedures for terminating an employee.Continue Reading
MD5 versus RC4 with 128-bit encryption
Testing an intrusion-detection system
Where to obtain a degree in cryptography
How to know when you're ready to pass an exam
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
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