Enterprise Security Articles

Setting up a WINS Server

Need to reduce the broadcast traffic on your network? A WINS server can help hold down broadcast traffic when there are multiple computers on your network. This server plays a critical role in managing broadcast of the NetBIOS name of computers across your network.

Published by Steve Mallard (5,013 pts ) on Nov 29, 2008 to
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Phishing, Pharming and Vishing

Social engineering attacks Phishing, Pharming and Vishing

Published by schacko (63 pts ) on Nov 25, 2008 to
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Clocking IT v0.99.3 - An Information Technology Tracking System

Need a free time management solution? Clocking IT is an online solution designed for information technology professionals. Tracking time and time management are critical for Administrators, IT Managers, Network Administrators and managers.

Published by Steve Mallard (5,013 pts ) on Nov 22, 2008 to
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The Dangers of Alternate Data Streams - Files Hidden Inside of other Files

Security Analyst often aren't trained in the dangers of file streaming through NTFS's Alternate Data Streams. This tutorial teaches you how to create and detect it. Files can be hidden within files. These files can hide porn, company secrets or may contain information on terrorism.

Published by Steve Mallard (5,013 pts ) on Nov 13, 2008 to
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Protecting the Vault: A Not-so-new Approach to Data Center Security and Integrity

Networks today embrace connectivity through a vast array of avenues, overcoming barriers to destroy boundaries and push data to the far reaches of the planet. While providing secure access is an art that continuously evolves with the ever-growing list of threats, a layered approach must be practiced

Published by Greg Robinson (890 pts ) on Nov 12, 2008 to
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Defending against 802.11 Wireless Radio Frequency Jamming

All radio communications are prone to interference, both accidental and malicious. Radio frequency jamming involves the intentional transmission of powerful interference that overpowers the receiver and drowns out the original transmission. New tactics can be used to "seek and destroy" threats.

Published by Greg Robinson (890 pts ) on Nov 11, 2008 to
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The caveats of using PEAP wireless authentication in a Cisco/Microsoft network

After recently implementing PEAP wireless authentication in our large network, I found that integration was far from seamless and required more work, and money, than originally thought.

Published by Greg Robinson (890 pts ) on Nov 10, 2008 to
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Hardening Your SQL Server

Need to lock down your SQL Server? SQL Servers are a prime target for hackers and worms. Corporations assets are generally customer data which is stored in databases on these SQL servers. Administrators must take precautions to harden these valuable assets.

Published by Steve Mallard (5,013 pts ) on Nov 8, 2008 to
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5 Specific Ways Spyware Finds its way In

Learning about what spyware is indeed a first step towards your enlightenment about these rather furtive but dangerous digital vermin, but knowing where they come from is yet another step you would take. See where you usually upload your computer with all kinds of Spyware.

Published by Ashwin Satyanarayana (10,342 pts ) on Nov 4, 2008 to
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Understand Spyware and Know what it 'Spies' On

With every download you might make, there is a likely hood that you are buying someone a ticket to view whatever they might want to see, at your risk. Spyware helps hackers accomplish that and thank you so much for helping them dig your grave. What is Spyware? How does it effect you? Check it out

Published by Ashwin Satyanarayana (10,342 pts ) on Nov 4, 2008 to
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