http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security.aspxenhttp://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/46677.aspxMon, 24 Aug 2009 20:49:24 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:46677SteveMallardSecuring Microsoft's Windows 7 is easy. With a more powerful user friendly UAC, firewall, sharing features and user interface&#59; Windows 7 can be secured to help protect your valuable data. This article discusses the steps needed to truly protect your computer. Securing Windows 7 Windows 7 out of the box is a more secure operating system than...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/31880.aspxTue, 07 Jul 2009 16:47:30 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:31880LClemmerA stopped service is almost certainly an un-hackable service. A server may never be truly hack proof, but we can get much closer to that goal by eliminating avenues of attack. If you are not using a service, disable it. We no longer have to worry about a new, recently discovered vulnerability. Why does disabling services improves security? A st...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/41107.aspxWed, 01 Jul 2009 02:44:47 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:41107LClemmerSometimes during a penetration test we find that we need more than what our vulnerability scanner provides, but less than coding a full exploit. On Windows systems command line network administrative tools haven't always been available. There are some tools developed that we can use. PsTools for Pen Testing Often a vulnerability scanner will on...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/36772.aspxThu, 28 May 2009 18:01:32 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:36772LClemmerSometimes administrators need tools that surpass the built-in functions for Windows security. Easily searching security configurations, listing processes, and more are possible with Sysinternals Security Utilities. Tools to list security configurations, and utilities to change them as well are here. Security Utilities You May Not Have Heard Of The ...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/articles/4777.aspxThu, 30 Apr 2009 18:13:12 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:4777SteveMallardThis Nine part series is guides you through the problems and solutions with computer, network security and the development of policies. Exploring every avenue for modern business and home users, this series explores securing your network in a modern world. Studying of Network Security This study has multiple purposes: 1) to discuss the necessity of...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/33437.aspxWed, 29 Apr 2009 17:09:26 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:33437LClemmerWhile the default security for Windows systems is improving over time, market demands for compatibility and usability out-of-the-box means that the defaults aren't as secure as we might like. Security Templates can control any security option on a Windows system. You can customize default templates. Server Hardening? Because Windows systems...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/reviews/28193.aspxFri, 17 Apr 2009 16:18:32 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:28193paladinZoneAlarm Firewall, even with the free version is a very good firewall program for your Windows computer. In this article we will take a detailed review on this famous firewall program. Introduction Connecting to the Internet without a firewall is like going to the battle unarmed. It is not possible to save yourself from the online threats without ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/reviews/28385.aspxThu, 16 Apr 2009 17:46:17 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:28385paladinAfter looking at ZoneAlarm Free Firewall, we shall now look at CheckPoint's integrated security suite, ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 2009. Could Zone Alarm carry its experience in firewalls to malware protection area? Introduction As we have told in our article , ZoneAlarm Firewall Free version is the best free firewall solution for you...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/4780.aspxWed, 15 Apr 2009 21:45:35 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:4780SteveMallardThis section discuses several categories of Internal Company Security and Auditing Controls. Included is a discussion on the general importance and purpose of having these controls in place and their relevance to protecting assets. Part One Importance of Internal Company Security and Auditing Controls This section discuses several categories of Int...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/27516.aspxFri, 10 Apr 2009 23:00:02 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:27516LClemmerThe Conficker worm's rapid proliferation demonstrates the dangers of keeping systems in production that are not patched, or not patched promptly after security patches are released.
This article examines the root cause of Conficker infections and how to protect your Windows networks from Conficker What is Conficker? Conficker is a ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/31627.aspxFri, 10 Apr 2009 17:22:34 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:31627SteveMallardIs your computer's performance truly optimal? Do you know how secure your computer is? Use the event viewer in Windows Vista or Windows XP. The Windows event viewers can give tell tale signs of applications that have issues, security problems and help you be truly secure. Microsoft Windows XP's Event Viewer Windows XP's Event Viewer...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/27848.aspxThu, 09 Apr 2009 17:50:49 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:27848LClemmerThis is the 2nd article in a series on the Conficker.A and Conficker.B worms. We examine the detection and removal of Conficker using Microsoft's Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT). This how-to details step-by-step obtaining the latest release of the MSRT and using it to remove Conficker. How To Remove Conficker In the first article...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/26483.aspxTue, 24 Feb 2009 17:46:32 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:26483SteveMallardCan you add extra security by renaming the administrator account? This controversial topic will continue as operating systems evolve. Adding this extra step in security policies may not be a bad idea for key computers in an organization. IT personnel need these extra precautions to harden nodes. Renaming the Administrator Account With the diffe...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/24945.aspxMon, 02 Feb 2009 18:22:55 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:24945SteveMallardWhat are authentication methods? In order to protect the assets on your network, authentication methods you use is the number one defense you can take. This line of defense creates the first line of defense against malicious users. Authentication With the many forms of authentication, administrators and information technology professionals must...