My Popular Articles
- PsLogList: Free Utility to Parse and Review Windows Logs
- Physical Security Controls - Part 1
- LogonSessions and PsLoggedOn to Oversee and Manage System Access
- The Data Security Incident Management Process: Policies, Teams, and Communication
- Validate System Access with AccessChk
- Security Basics - Components of Security Policies
- Network Security: How it Works
- TrueCrypt: A Free, Effective Way To Protect Mobile Data
- Manage, Monitor, and Kill Windows Processes with Process Explorer
- Map System Configs with PsInfo
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The Data Security Incident Management Process: Policies, Teams, and Communication
In this series of articles, we examine how to prepare for and manage data loss incidents in a way that minimizes financial business impact or harm to customers or employees. In Part 1, we begin with an overview of the process and a look at the first steps...Published on July 4, 2011 to Enterprise Security
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Challenges of Managing Data Security: Causes and Effects of Data System Failures
This is the final article in the series on data security incident management. This focuses on how to manage data security systems and the causes and effects of data systems or network system failures in a company.Published on July 4, 2011 to Enterprise Security
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LogonSessions and PsLoggedOn to Oversee and Manage System Access
Sometimes a script or other application providing automatic management oversight over end-user devices or servers needs session and logon data. Two free utilities provide the functionality necessary to achieve these outcomes in a Microsoft Windows environment...Published on July 4, 2011 to Enterprise Security
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Manage, Monitor, and Kill Windows Processes with Process Explorer
Microsoft's task manager is fine for high-level looks at running processes. However, we often require a deeper look into process resource use, dependencies, registry entries, executable paths, etc. Process Explorer, a free Sysinternals download, provides...Published on July 4, 2011 to Enterprise Security
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Validate System Access with AccessChk
AccessChk is a free utility, which allows you to quickly assess access to folders, files, processes, or services on Windows workstations or servers.Published on July 4, 2011 to Enterprise Security
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Map System Configs with PsInfo
PsInfo is a free, downloadable utiliy which enables both local and remote Windows platform configuration retrieval.Published on July 4, 2011 to Enterprise Security
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Phishme: The Easy Way to Enhance Employee Phishing Awareness
Phishing is a common problem, growing at a rapid rate. Organizations not addressing employee weaknesses for great buys or other appealing reasons to click on links in email messages will soon feel the pain. This is a review of Phishme, an online solution...Published on July 4, 2011 to Enterprise Security
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Enumerate Windows File and Folder Access with AccessEnum
AccessEnum is a member of the free Sysinternals security utilities suite. It allows system administrators to list individual accounts with READ, WRITE, and DENY permission to files, folders, and registry entries. It can also report on security changes...Published on July 4, 2011 to Enterprise Security
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Streamline Kiosk Operation with Auto-logon
Many organizations need shared workstations, kiosks providing general information to most or all its employees. The challenge is getting a network-connected computer to access resources without giving every employee a network login. Auto-logon can help...Published on July 4, 2011 to Enterprise Security
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Use SigCheck to Validate System Files
Knowing the system files and other application components on your computer are genuine is an important part of troubleshooting anomalous behavior or cleaning critical systems. It can also come in handy when determining who to blame when your computer...Published on July 4, 2011 to Enterprise Security