Introduction to Local and Wide-area Networks – Part 6
In this installment in the basic networking series, we look at wide area networks, how information flows over the Internet, and a sample business Internet interface configuration.
Network Secruity
Network security is made up of an underlying computer network infrastructure, the resources that make the network inaccessible from intruders and the policies of the network administrator. Together, these three parts come together as a whole to keep your network safe from hackers, or monitor other users of the network for security purposes.
Introduction to Local and Wide-area Networks – Part 1
This is the first in a series of articles intended to help business users, cast into the role of security manager or administrator, understand how the technology that underlies the small and medium size business network works. In this installment, we begin with a series overview followed by an introduction to how a computer, and the network to which it’s attached, see information.
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.
How To Create a Secure VPN
Setting up a small business VPN not only increases your commitment to customer privacy, it helps your business comply with a growing list of laws and regulations concerning data security. With small business VPN services costing under $250 per year, your company can easily increase security.
Increase Email Security with IMAP Protocol Instead of Using POP Mail
Thanks to plentiful broadband Internet access, small and medium business users can enjoy big-business e-mail security with IMAP e-mail servers.