http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/55041.aspxThu, 05 Nov 2009 18:42:15 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55041danbrecDo you want a "free" cookie manager? If so, this article lists the "Top 5" freeware programs that have been given high marks from other users. Alternatively, there are cookie managers that cost (shareware programs). Check them all out to determine which cookie manager suits you best. Learning About Cookies Assuming every...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/4779.aspxThu, 05 Nov 2009 17:56:46 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:4779SteveMallardAs the internet came to be, security was low profile and on the back burner for most corporations. Connectivity was a primary concern for Information Technology Professionals as the internet began several years ago. With this beginning, malicious users began to infiltrate and modify systems and The History of Network Security As the internet came t...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/4778.aspxThu, 05 Nov 2009 17:52:33 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:4778SteveMallardThis study encompasses many areas and a broad-based research of relevant materials from industry leading experts. The implementation of security in stages across organizations is of the utmost importance. This article discusses the rationale behind securing your network. Rationale of Securing your Network This study encompasses many areas and a bro...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/4776.aspxThu, 05 Nov 2009 17:47:42 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:4776SteveMallardSince the advent and infancy of the internet, many U.S. companies and corporations have functioned and operated with very little Computer and Network Security in place in their network infrastructure. Many companies have hardware in place yet lack policies to protect their network. Policies and Procedures to Secure your Network Since the advent and...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/4762.aspxThu, 05 Nov 2009 17:41:23 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:4762SteveMallardIn today’s world of the internet and ecommerce, many companies lack the expertise and training to secure their critical network infrastructure and data. Because of this fallacy, many companies’ infrastructures are subject to being compromised. With extortion, cyber theft, malicious attacks .. Researching Network Security The Problem In ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/54723.aspxMon, 02 Nov 2009 18:49:59 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54723RadellWhen you hear the term "network security" you might only think of viruses, hackers, and malware as threats. But did you know that network security can be severly compromised by unintentional human errors? It can be compromised by human nature too. Network security is as important to a business’ success as taking precautions to guard the...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/13191.aspxTue, 20 Oct 2009 17:32:40 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:13191JakeShoresI recently had the opportunity to interview Mr. Mitch Dembin. An authority on information security, Mr. Dembin was formerly the Chief Security Advisor for Microsoft and currently works for the Department of Justice as an Assistant U.S. Attorney. What follows are excerpts from our exchange. As Mr. Dembin stated in Part 1 , disgruntled employees and ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/7272.aspxMon, 19 Oct 2009 18:26:14 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7272SteveMallardFurther drawbacks that create financial and security risks include concentration that relies on the physical server, licensing, performance penalty and hardware support. The more computers (virtualized) on the physical server, the more security problems and IT department will face. The physical Part Three Further examples of securing your v...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/7271.aspxMon, 19 Oct 2009 18:23:32 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7271SteveMallardIn Part One of securing your virtual servers, management software was listed as a key component in protecting your network and virtualized servers. Monitoring the data flow is critical between these servers. IT departments cannot forget about these guest operating systems. Part Two In Part One of securing your virtual servers, management software w...http://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/20416.aspxSat, 17 Oct 2009 19:00:15 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:20416SteveMallardHaving problems getting windows updates? Often you are perplexed at why Windows fails to get updates. Your WSUS server or the operating system just fails to get updates. Here are three alternative ways to get updates. Overview of Microsoft Updates Regardless of how you operate your computers, you must keep them up to date in order to operate yo...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/46668.aspxMon, 28 Sep 2009 17:37:13 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:46668LClemmerSo you want to build your own firewall? Creating a firewall using your own hardware and free firewall software and applications is possible. This article examines what hardware and software components you need, firewall design basics, and how to configure, test, and deploy a strong DIY firewall. DIY Firewall: Where to Start Numerous firewal...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/42893.aspxFri, 11 Sep 2009 05:01:02 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:42893LClemmerComputer hacking and computer hackers get a lot of attention in the media. But what are the possible consequences of computer hacking? Isn't hacking a valuable and noble effort to find and solve problems in computing and networking? Let's take a look at the possible consequences of hacking. Computer Hacking in the Abstract The term ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/reviews/47984.aspxTue, 01 Sep 2009 03:14:02 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:47984LClemmerBitDefender introduces the 2010 version of its Internet Security product. How does the latest version compare and measure up to its predecessors and the competition? Overview I took a look at BitDefender Internet Security 2010 to see what their latest had to offer. BitDefender's biggest claim of improvement is for more speed. According to BitDe...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/reviews/47831.aspxMon, 31 Aug 2009 21:01:24 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:47831LClemmerAnti-Virus software is in some ways like a car alarm or like a flu shot. You don't know the details about how they work, but know what they do, if not how they do it. And you must trust the experts when they tell you that one works well. How does Protector Plus 2009 stand up? Introduction Protector Plus from Proland Software is an anti-viru...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/reviews/47783.aspxMon, 31 Aug 2009 18:47:55 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:47783LClemmerSometimes a virus, spyware or other malware gets through our defenses. At that point we need an effective tool to detect and remove that malware and clean our computer system. VirusKeeper offers Multi Virus Cleaner 2009 to meet that need. Does it measure up? Introduction Multi Virus Cleaner 2009 from VirusKeeper is a stand-alone virus removal u...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/reviews/47770.aspxMon, 31 Aug 2009 18:21:16 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:47770LClemmerWe need special tools to detect and track the movements, actions, and communications of malware on our networks. BotHunter is one of these tools. Let's look at how it's different and why we need it. Introduction BotHunter "is a passive network monitoring tool designed to recognize the communication patterns of malware-infected computer...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/reviews/47764.aspxMon, 31 Aug 2009 18:13:31 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:47764LClemmerThe PC security market has many competitors and seemingly innumerable choices. Every year a new release comes out, with new products and combinations of features offered as well. How does TrustPort PC Security measure up to the competition? Let's find out. Introduction TrustPort PC Security is the security suite from TrustPort which adds ad...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/reviews/47142.aspxThu, 27 Aug 2009 16:42:39 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:47142LClemmerRADIUS is the long-standing standard for Authentication, Authorization and Accounting (AAA) needs. FreeRADIUS provides a free, feature-rich, Open Source RADIUS server along with libraries and client support. Introduction RADIUS is one of the features often supported in your remote access solution. It's very likely the preferred or most supp...