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Tom Olzak, CISSP (6,821 pts

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You did WHAT with the default password?
This story, unfortunately based on an actual event, looks at a common problem when trying to maintain regulatory compliance--vendor cluelessness.
Published by Tom Olzak, CISSP (6,821 pts ) on Jul 28, 2009 to
Computer Security Articles

Intrusion Defense - Part 1
This is the first in a series of articles describing the basics of network intrusion defense.
Published by Tom Olzak, CISSP (6,821 pts ) on Jul 28, 2009 to
Computer Security Articles

Introduction to SMB Security
This is the introductory article in a series covering all aspects of securing a SMB's sensitive data and critical systems. When the series is complete, it will be a how-to manual for unserstanding security and how to apply just enough resources to protect information assets without going broke.
Published by Tom Olzak, CISSP (6,821 pts ) on Jul 28, 2009 to
Computer Security Articles

Introduction to Local and Wide-area Networks - Part 5
In this article we continue our look at various types of networks by digging into the working of routed packet delivery.
Published by Tom Olzak, CISSP (6,821 pts ) on Jul 28, 2009 to
Computer Security Articles

Introduction to Local and Wide-area Networks - Part 3
In Part 2, we examined how computers use IP addresses to send information across different network segments. In this article, we look at peer-to-peer and hub-centric networks and how IP addressing facilitates the movement of data from source to destination.
Published by Tom Olzak, CISSP (6,821 pts ) on Jul 28, 2009 to
Computer Security Articles

Introduction to Local and Wide-area Networks - Part 2
In this second installment, we examine how information finds its way around your network and the Internet by using TCP/IP addressing.
Published by Tom Olzak, CISSP (6,821 pts ) on Jul 28, 2009 to
Computer Security Articles

Information Security Primer - Part 4
In this final installment of the Information Security Primer series, we'll examine some fundamentals of risk management, specifically the components of a sound security program. The proper application of risk management principles provides the framework upon which managers base the reasonable and appropriate application of security controls.
Published by Tom Olzak, CISSP (6,821 pts ) on Jul 28, 2009 to
Computer Security Articles

Information Security Primer - Part 3
In part 2 of this series, we explored the first of the three objectives of information security, confidentiality. In this third installment in a security basics series, we look at final two, integrity and availability.
Published by Tom Olzak, CISSP (6,821 pts ) on Jul 28, 2009 to
Computer Security Articles

Information Security Primer - Part 2
In this installment of an introductory series on information security, the principle of confidentiality is examined.
Published by Tom Olzak, CISSP (6,821 pts ) on Jul 28, 2009 to
Computer Security Articles

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 by Tom Olzak, CISSP (6,821 pts ) on Jul 28, 2009 to
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