Tips

Tips

• Designing a DMZ using iptables

  In this tip, excerpted from ITKnowledge Exchange, security practitioners share strategies used to design a demilitarized zone using iptables.  Continue Reading

• How to build a secure network from the ground up

  Receive peer advice on what steps are crucial when building a secure network from the ground up. Also learn what resources are available to guide you through this process.  Continue Reading

• Firewall Architecture Tutorial

  In this Firewall Architecture Tutorial you will learn all aspects of firewall implementation such as how to choose the right type of firewall for your organization, how to choose a firewall topology and how to audit firewall activity.  Continue Reading

• Popular VLAN attacks and how to avoid them

  Learn how to secure a VLAN from popular attacks such as the VLAN hopping attack.  Continue Reading

• Where to place IDS network sensors

  JP Vossen explains where to place IDS sensors.  Continue Reading

• An introduction to SSH2

  Learn about the differences between SSH1 and SSH2 and why you should consider upgrading.  Continue Reading

• How to patch vulnerabilities and keep them sealed

  Learn how to simplify the patch deployment process and employ methods that will reduce vulnerabilities.  Continue Reading

• Be prepared: How to prevent and detect botnets

  Sooner or later, enterprises have to deal with a remote-controlled compromise. By treating botnets as a disaster preparedness problem, they'll be on the right track.  Continue Reading

• Week 1: The security manager's daily checklist

  Here's a daily checklist for security managers.  Continue Reading