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Tom Olzak, CISSP (6,821 pts

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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 these views, and more.
Published by Tom Olzak, CISSP (6,821 pts ) on Jul 29, 2009 to
Enterprise Security Articles

Logical/Technical Security Controls - Part 3
In this final installment in the access controls series, I examine ways to manage who and what obtain access to networks from locations outside the security perimeter.
Published by Tom Olzak, CISSP (6,821 pts ) on Jul 29, 2009 to
Computer Security Articles

Logical/Technical Security Controls - Part 2
Part 1 of this series included preventive software and hardware access controls. This article continues the series on logical controls with a discussion of Wireless Network Access Controls.
Published by Tom Olzak, CISSP (6,821 pts ) on Jul 29, 2009 to
Computer Security Articles

Logical/Technical Security Controls - Part 1
Logical controls, also called technical controls, are used to provide access to your organization’s data in a manner that conforms to management policies. This includes the enforcement of the principles of least privilege and separation of duties. This article looks at both preventive logical controls, in both hardware and software.
Published by Tom Olzak, CISSP (6,821 pts ) on Jul 29, 2009 to
Computer Security Articles

Just Enough Security - Part 2
In the previous article, we examined the layers in the JES defense-in-depth approach to network security. In this closing article, we put all the pieces together, showing how the layers work in concert in a well-designed, effectively managed security effort.
Published by Tom Olzak, CISSP (6,821 pts ) on Jul 29, 2009 to
Computer Security Articles

Just Enough Security - Part 1
Protecting sensitive information and critical systems is a balancing act, balancing constraints with operational effectiveness. This is the first in a series of articles that comprise and introduction to the Just Enough Security (JES) approach to information security. Application of the JES principles provide "reasonable and appropriate" protection for information assets.
Published by Tom Olzak, CISSP (6,821 pts ) on Jul 29, 2009 to
Computer Security Articles

Intrusion Defense - Part 6
Defending against malicious software is the topic of this installment in the Intrusion Defense series. We begin with definitions of different types of malware, how to prevent enduser device or network infestation, and finish with a section on using personal firewalls to prevent infection and malware activities if infection wasn't prevented.
Published by Tom Olzak, CISSP (6,821 pts ) on Jul 29, 2009 to
Computer Security Articles

Intrusion Defense - Part 4
In this article, we continue our exploration of intrusion defense tools and techniques with an examination of intrusion prevention technology.
Published by Tom Olzak, CISSP (6,821 pts ) on Jul 29, 2009 to
Computer Security Articles

Intrusion Defense - Part 3
No perimeter defense is sufficient to block determined criminals or insiders from hacking your network. When that happens, it's important to have intrusion monitoring and blocking controls in place. This article looks at the earliest type of detection technology--intrusion detection systems.
Published by Tom Olzak, CISSP (6,821 pts ) on Jul 29, 2009 to
Computer Security Articles

Intrusion Defense - Part 2
In this article, we continue our discussion of intrusion defense with a look at system hardening via configuration and patch management.
Published by Tom Olzak, CISSP (6,821 pts ) on Jul 29, 2009 to
Computer Security Articles

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