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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 by Tom Olzak, CISSP (6,821 pts ) on Oct 6, 2009 to
Enterprise Security Articles
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 of the process.

Published by Tom Olzak, CISSP (6,821 pts ) on Sep 21, 2009 to
Enterprise Security Articles
Choose Encryption Wisely
Encryption is a big topic, much bigger than can be fit into a section of a small, business manual. This article provides enough information about the how, what, and why of encryption that an owner or manager of a SMB knows when it’s reasonable and appropriate to encrypt information.

Published by Tom Olzak, CISSP (6,821 pts ) on Sep 17, 2009 to
Computer Security Articles
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 by Tom Olzak, CISSP (6,821 pts ) on Aug 31, 2009 to
Enterprise Security Articles
Recovering Corporate Data After a Data Security Attack
In this article, we continue the series on data security incident management with an examination of what happens after a software or human security threat is identified and contained: eliminate the data security threat and restore data and network services.

Published by Tom Olzak, CISSP (6,821 pts ) on Aug 27, 2009 to
Enterprise Security Articles

Reducing the Damage Caused by Network Security Threats and Identifying Attackers
In the previous articles in this series, we looked at preparing for incidents and how to detect and analyze them when they happen. In this article, we examine how to contain a network security threat agent, minimizing the impact to a business.

Published by Tom Olzak, CISSP (6,821 pts ) on Aug 27, 2009 to
Enterprise Security Articles
Preventing and Containing Data Loss by Detecting and Analyzing Data Security Issues
In Part 1 we defined data incident management and examined how to prepare for incidents when they occur. In this article, we continue the series by examining how to prevent data loss and network outages. The methods of detecting, analyzing, and reporting data issues to recovery teams are explained.

Published by Tom Olzak, CISSP (6,821 pts ) on Aug 27, 2009 to
Enterprise Security Articles
Designing Network Security
Find out how to design a secure company network, including remote access and internal security.

Published by Tom Olzak, CISSP (6,821 pts ) on Aug 27, 2009 to
Computer Security Articles
Map system configs with PsInfo
PsInfo is a free, downloadable utiliy which enables both local and remote Windows platform configuration retrieval.

Published by Tom Olzak, CISSP (6,821 pts ) on Aug 26, 2009 to
Enterprise Security Articles
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 designed to help.

Published by Tom Olzak, CISSP (6,821 pts ) on Aug 26, 2009 to
Enterprise Security Reviews

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