http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/reviews/56597.aspxThu, 19 Nov 2009 18:18:45 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56597sategroupAdvancedWinService Manager is an application that provides you with details of the process currently running on your computer system. It also allows you to view all the system process along with other processes. Introduction AdvancedWinService Manager Version 2.0.1 developed by SecurityExploded is an application that allows a computer user to view ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/55682.aspxThu, 12 Nov 2009 16:56:33 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55682danbrecDo you want to avoid, display, enable, disable, or delete certain programs loading at system startup? If so, this article lists the "Top 5 Free Start-up Managers." Take a look. You just may find what you are looking for or need. What is a Start-up Manager? A Start-up Manager is a handy tool can make programs start or not start on lo...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/14508.aspxSat, 17 Oct 2009 18:58:46 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:14508SteveMallardNeed to inspect your wireless network? Use inSSIDer from MetaGeeks. This software is an excellent software to inspect your wireless network. Surveys can easily be performed with a full functional software that shows all of your SSIDs. Allowing you to look a the channels and signal strengh. Wireless Networks Wi - Fi network scanners have been ar...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/42671.aspxMon, 20 Jul 2009 16:59:11 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:42671PathikThis tutorial will show you how to password protect Internet Explorer and restrict access to certain websites using the Content Advisor in Internet Explorer. How to Password Protect Internet Explorer If you have small children, you will probably want to control access to which sites they visit. You may also want to restrict some sites if you have a...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/42204.aspxWed, 15 Jul 2009 17:12:03 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:42204DonnaWhich is more secure - Windows 32-bit or 64-bit? What are the advantages and disadvantages in using 64-bit edition in Windows? This article will discuss which is more secure – Windows 32-bit or 64-bit. Introduction Microsoft’s Windows Vista and the upcoming Windows 7 operating system’s installation DVD has 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/41028.aspxTue, 30 Jun 2009 23:38:25 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:41028pranavtWant to create Windows install CDs which can install Windows automatically? Want to create a custom Windows CD which installs only the components you select and keep the installation light? Check out this article and learn how you can use nLite to create a custom Windows CD which will do the above. What is nLite? nLite is a freeware app...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/34911.aspxWed, 13 May 2009 16:46:33 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:34911LClemmerThe debate over superior OS security rages on&#59; with each release of Windows, each new distribution of Linux, and each major security flaw found for either one. In the past it has been "proven" that one or the other was more secure, but development and patches constantly change the conclusions. Linux Versus Windows Proponents for various...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/reviews/12775.aspxFri, 01 May 2009 16:08:23 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:12775SteveMallardWant to keep windows running all of the time even if your windows install is corrupt? Persystent Repair checks your system files, windows state and registry before windows starts. This software starts before your operating system loads ensuring business continuity and up time for your workstations Overview Persystent Repair is a new technology ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/23633.aspxWed, 29 Apr 2009 23:01:06 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23633SteveMallardIs your network really secure? One of the most overlooked devices on your network that can hold the greatest amount of data can be your greatest vulnerability. Network Area Storage devices are often neglected by security personnel because they are self contained. Network Attached Storage Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices are devices that a...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/17052.aspxFri, 24 Apr 2009 18:49:29 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17052SteveMallardNeed to analyze your wireless network or do you need to perform a wireless survey? NetSurveyor is a 802.11 wireless network discovery tool. This tool is used to analysis and gather information about wireless access points. This real time tool is used to display information about your wireless. NetSurveyor NetSurveyor is a 802.11 wireless networ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/7270.aspxFri, 17 Apr 2009 22:25:40 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7270SteveMallardWith the deployment of virtual servers becoming easier, the information technology department can easily lose a true inventory of their servers. IT Managers and responsible personnel need to keep an accurate inventory of just how many servers are installed per server. Managing the servers in this VM Security Part One With the deployment of virtual ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/28916.aspxThu, 12 Mar 2009 16:13:07 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:28916MakuAutoRun in Windows is an entry point to infect XP and Vista computers with potentially unwanted and malicious software including viruses, Trojans, rootkits etc. Check this out to disable AutoRun in Windows XP and Vista for convenience and computer security. Introduction AutoRun in Windows is the operating systems’ response to a change of hardware t...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/28847.aspxWed, 11 Mar 2009 16:55:43 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:28847MakuAutostart locations in Windows store entries for the automatic execution of programs with or without your knowledge at computer boot, startup, user log-on, and when a predefined condition or criteria is met. More often than not autostart locations in Windows are the hide-outs of malware and PUPs. Introduction Autostart locations are folders and Reg...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/26852.aspxTue, 24 Feb 2009 17:49:17 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:26852SteveMallardLockout policies prevent unauthorized use of computers and locks out users when users enter the wrong password after a set number of times. Thresholds can be set so that users can try after a period of time. If a user is locked out, the administrator can login and unlock the users. Controlling Logons Controlling individual users is important on any...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/15392.aspxMon, 17 Nov 2008 17:46:23 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15392SteveMallardEver feel overwhelmed as a systems / network administrator? End users need to be trained on how to repair and troubleshoot minor problems with their computer. It is possible to give away small sections of control without compromising security. Your Network Performing maintenance and keeping your network up to date can be a nightmare. With h...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/9677.aspxThu, 02 Oct 2008 23:41:32 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:9677SteveMallardOne of the most intensive tasks for security and information technology specialist is keeping non Microsoft applications up to date. With customized applications, add-ons such as Flash, Java and other applications become a logistical nightmare for some IT Managers. Patch Management for Applications One of the most intensive tasks for security and i...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/9325.aspxTue, 30 Sep 2008 16:48:43 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:9325PhungusThere are as many reasons to use roaming profiles as there are to use local profiles. There are equally as many reasons not to use one over the other. This article weighs in on both sides of the profile debate. Roaming vs. Local Profiles In a Windows network environment, there are many pros and cons involving the use of roaming profiles versus loca...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...