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Computer Users Have Responsibilities Too - Give Away Control of Your Network

Ever 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.

Published by Steve Mallard (4648 pts) on Nov 17, 2008 to
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Online vs Offline Data Backup: Part 3

The importance of establishing a scheduled backup routine goes without saying. Now consider the importance of the backup destination and the method it takes to get there. Is an online backup better than an offline backup? Is one more secure than the other? That is the focus of this 3-part series.

Published by Jake Shores (3070 pts) on Nov 13, 2008 to
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Online vs Offline Data Backup: Part 2

The importance of establishing a scheduled backup routine goes without saying. Now consider the importance of the backup destination and the method it takes to get there. Is an online backup better than an offline backup? Is one more secure than the other? That is the focus of this 3-part series.

Published by Jake Shores (3070 pts) on Nov 12, 2008 to
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Online vs Offline Data Backup: Part 1

The importance of establishing a scheduled backup routine goes without saying. Now consider the importance of the backup destination and the method it takes to get there. Is an online backup better than an offline backup? Is one more secure than the other? That is the focus of this 3-part series.

Published by Jake Shores (3070 pts) on Nov 12, 2008 to
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Young Workers Expect Certain Technology Privileges: Accenture

Small businesses need to consider the attitudes of younger workers regarding their perceived rights in the workplace, technology and security when making hiring decisions and setting corporate policies, according to a survey from Accenture.

Published by PhillipBritt (1168 pts) on Nov 5, 2008 to
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Social Networking at Office Linked to Security Risks

A new survey finds that where employees are using social networking there is an increase of security incidents. FaceTime Communications Inc. surveyed IT managers and found that nearly 60 percent reported that their users social-network at the office.

Published by John Kullman (1365 pts) on Oct 28, 2008 to
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Virtual Private Networks in Business Environments: Windows XP

Virtual Private Networks use protocols to tunnel data from a client computer to a host computer by encrypting it. Windows XP Professional is one of Microsoft's most stable operating systems. VPNs allow further security to your business environment allowing the secure transmission of data.

Published by Steve Mallard (4648 pts) on Oct 27, 2008 to
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Virtual Private Networks in Business Environments

Need to ensure your data is transmitted securely? Virtual Private Networks ensure your business transmits data securely. In this series, we examine how to setup VPNs on Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows XP Professional, Macintosh and Linux. Learn how to set these VPNs up with step by step

Published by Steve Mallard (4648 pts) on Oct 27, 2008 to
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Virtual Private Networks in Buiness Environments: Windows Vista

Virtual Private Networks use protocols to tunnel data from a client computer to a host computer by encrypting it. Windows Vista is one of Microsoft's most secure operating systems. VPNs allow further security to your business environment allowing the secure transmission of data.

Published by Steve Mallard (4648 pts) on Oct 27, 2008 to
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Microsoft ELearning

Want to take free Microsoft classes? Microsoft's ELearning online has dozens of classes for IT Professionals that are free. Although many of the programs are paid subscription modules; there are many courses that are free. Microsoft offers five levels of Security Guidance that are very thorough..

Published by Steve Mallard (4648 pts) on Oct 17, 2008 to
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