http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/35957.aspxMon, 19 Oct 2009 16:12:17 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:35957SteveMallardECCouncil's Certified Ethical Hackers are security analysts who protect the assets of companies. Trained to look at security in the defensive and offensive postures&#59; these specialists secure data and keep networks secure. This globally recognized certification is one of best vendor neutral certs. What is Ethical Hacking? The term hacker...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/13156.aspxWed, 30 Sep 2009 16:52:04 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:13156madberryWired keyboards proven to be vulnerable. Someone could be reading the magnetic waves coming from the keyboard as you type. Two students of the EPFL in Switzerland experimented. Using 11 keyboards they concluded that all 11 are vulnerable to at least one of the four attacks tested. This article provides additional detail to the previously reported f...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/49647.aspxMon, 21 Sep 2009 18:30:08 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:49647SteveMallardSecurity Breaches occur when patches, updates, untrained personnel, misconfiguration of servers and other issues occur. To protect your network, you should look at these top ten vulnerabilities and think outside of the box to protect your network. Top Reasons for IT Security Breaches It is almost impossible to find the top ten reasons why security ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/44735.aspxTue, 04 Aug 2009 18:43:44 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:44735PatrickDickey"Hackers have infiltrated the power grid." "Hackers stole credit card data." "Hackers created a virus." We've all heard and read these stories on the news. What are hackers though? In this article, I will discuss what hacking is, and what hacking isn't. What is hacking? While there are many definitions of hac...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/31513.aspxTue, 21 Apr 2009 23:20:26 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:31513LClemmerLet's examine the top 5 reasons hackers use the Web for their attacks. There are numerous protocols for Internet communication, but hackers seem to almost always use the Web for their attack source platform, with browsers or web servers as their targets. The reasons they do will be obvious soon. The Web vs. the Internet Often people use the ter...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/32411.aspxTue, 21 Apr 2009 18:59:33 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:32411OnlineProWith the use of computers becoming indispensable for communication and information storage, computer security assumes paramount importance and there is now a compelling necessity to protect computers from loss and abuse of data. It is a fact that today many people are completely dependent on computers to communicate, store information and do most o...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/26686.aspxWed, 18 Mar 2009 15:38:23 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:26686SteveMallardNmap is an excellent program that should be used to find vulnerabilities and weaknesses in a network environment. The importance of checking for weaknesses cannot be stressed enough. Nmap is one of many penetration testing tools you can use to help secure your network. Umit is a great addition. Nmap What is Nmap? Nmap is an excellent network sc...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/28386.aspxThu, 05 Mar 2009 17:42:39 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:28386OnlineProBrowsers must be made conscious of the various security threats lurking on the Web. Attackers are on the prowl to exploit and users must exercise caution when parting with sensitive information. It is common knowledge that the quantum of data the web browsers store is truly colossal. Attackers realize that enterprises rely heavily on browsers and e...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/22642.aspxFri, 16 Jan 2009 18:11:37 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:22642SteveMallardCompanies today cannot rely on just firewalls and antivirus software. With host based intrusion systems, computers are loaded with agents that analyze data and data packets to help protect your computer. Network intrusion prevention systems can drop packets, block traffic or isolate your network. What is NIPS and HIPS? Network and Host Intrusio...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/19702.aspxWed, 17 Dec 2008 19:07:20 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:19702Peter_SuciuJack B. Voth, voice and data network technology specialist and vice president/director of technology services for The Client Server Inc and co-author of the book Chained Exploits: Advanced Hacking Attacks from Start to Finish, offers his insight IT Concerns In part five of our series, we talk to Jack B. Voth, voice and data network technolo...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/19697.aspxWed, 17 Dec 2008 18:38:30 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:19697Peter_SuciuChained Exploits: Advanced Hacking Attacks from Start to Finish co-author Andrew Witaker discusses threats faced by business in the 21st century Penetration Testing In Part II of our series looking at new threats for the 21 st century, we continue our discussion with Chained Exploits: Advanced Hacking Attacks from Start to Finish co-author Andr...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/19696.aspxWed, 17 Dec 2008 18:38:12 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:19696Peter_SuciuAndrew Witaker, Keatron Evans and Jack Voth, the authors of 
Chained Exploits: Advanced Hacking Attacks from Start to Finish discuss the digital dangers faced by business in the 21st century Chain Gang What are the dangers of advanced hacking? Andrew Witaker, Keatron Evans and Jack Voth, the authors of Chained Exploits: Advanced Hackin...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/5117.aspxWed, 24 Sep 2008 22:00:45 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:5117SteveMallardThe outline below is provided to illustrate and show how Computer and Network Security has been implemented as a plan to an educational facility. This basic outline targets the infrastructure of companies through which the bases of Part Nine The outline below is provided to illustrate and show how Computer and Network Security has been implemented ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/5115.aspxWed, 24 Sep 2008 21:39:50 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:5115SteveMallardThe information technology department can often be under manned a lack of trained displayed personnel may be in place when trying to conform to industry standards for security. This can lead to poor or inadequate protection of data. Databases such as SQL, MySQL, SAP or Oracle can contain millions Part Seven The information technology department can...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/5130.aspxWed, 24 Sep 2008 21:13:36 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:5130SteveMallardTo support the Conclusion and Recommendations, it is import to understand and to restate the problems of Infrastructure Security. “Companies must put all means of security in place both internally and externally”. This chapter will discuss whether this study supports the problem statement a Conclusion - Part Twelve Summary, Recommendati...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/8001.aspxMon, 22 Sep 2008 18:36:44 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:8001Peter_SuciuDavid Kernell, son of a Tennessee state legislator was behind the hacking of Governor Sarah Palin’s e-mail account last week. It used to be just traditional mud-racking, name-calling and the occasional break-in during a political campaign. Now the election season has added cybercrimes to the mix. InfoWorld is reporting that David Kernell, son...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/5129.aspxFri, 22 Aug 2008 17:33:14 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:5129SteveMallardBecause public ip addresses are accessible by the public, hackers have easier access to servers or computers within corporations’ networks. Network address translation provides private ip addresses behind a public ip address to help protect a company’s network infrastructure. Part Eleven Because public ip addresses are accessible by the...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/5118.aspxFri, 22 Aug 2008 16:11:39 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:5118SteveMallardThe majority of companies of any significant size practice what this research article has found. Internal Controls and Auditing inside the infrastructure of the company along with the Controls in place for the Information Technology Department are reviewed in this article based on the four comp Part Ten Data Analysis Introduction The Scope section ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/5116.aspxFri, 22 Aug 2008 16:11:07 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:5116SteveMallardThe approach used in this study uses the research of relevant information along with filtering of the available information. The approach also used interviewing of 
internal associates in the Information Technology field. These information technology experts are responsible for Part Eight Part Eight of Twelve Note: (If you are reading this...