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IT Consultant Client Triage Decision Tree
Sep 2011
Whether responding to downed email servers, failed VPNs, malware outbreaks, broken printers, dead terminal servers, or other critical issues, technology consultancies frequently resemble an...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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Use Fail2ban to blacklist IP addresses and alert you to attacks
Feb 2011
Vincent Danen takes you through some basic configuration of the Fail2ban network monitoring utility, which can help protect your systems and servers from brute-force attacks.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Kaspersky Total Space Security
May 2011
Provides integrated protection for corporate networks of any size or level of complexity from all types of contemporary computer threats. The solution includes components for the protection of...
Provided by Kaspersky Lab
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10 ways to avoid viruses and spyware
Jun 2009
To have a fighting chance against today's rampant security threats, end users have to be informed and proactive. Here are some practical guidelines they can follow to minimize the risk of...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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Download a free 30-day trial of SolarWinds Server & Application Monitor now!
Dec 2012
Understanding how to achieve optimal performance for applications, hardware and operating systems will enable your organization to continually deliver on its core value proposition. Unfortunately,...
Provided by SolarWinds
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5 Free Tools for Network Troubleshooting & Monitoring
Nov 2012
The ability to monitor your network in real-time can mean the difference between stagnation and success. The right mix of solutions and strategy can help ensure that your online ecosystem is up...
Provided by SolarWinds
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Tools & Templates
Daily security checklist
Jul 2010
Hacking is a 24/7 business, but not everyone can afford 24/7 security managers. This checklist covers tasks you can perform every day to help safeguard your network even without a round-the-clock...
Provided by Mike Mullins
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Reset local administrator password VBScript
Apr 2004
One of the best tools Microsoft has ever given the average administrator is scripts. This handy VBScript allows administrators to quickly reset the local administrator password.
Provided by TechRepublic
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10 security problems you might not realize you have
Oct 2011
It's easy to get distracted by high profile security threats and let the more subtle -- but equally destructive -- risks fall through the cracks.
Provided by Justin James
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Downloads
10 Faces of Computer Malware
May 2009
Security blogger Michael Kassner offers a concise view of the current state of malware in a handy download that you can use to educate your staff and users on current security threats. This...
Provided by Michael Kassner
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Whitepapers
Your Best Solution for Business Collaboration
Jan 2013
Mobile devices make it possible to conduct work anywhere. In order to keep everyone on the same page, companies need innovative tools that allow employees to easily communicate and access...
Provided by ShareFile
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Remote Access Policy
Sep 2012
TechRepublic's Remote Access Policy describes the organization's guidelines and processes for requesting, obtaining, using, and terminating remote access to networks, systems, and data.
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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IT Security Policy Checklist
Apr 2005
By David M Davis, CCIE, MCSEAn IT Security Policy should be a place to standardize and document company-wide security practices. This checklist provides a comprehensive list of issues that should...
Provided by TechRepublic
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GFI VIPRE Business Free Download
Feb 2012
System administrators are experiencing escalating frustration over the problems of existing endpoint security solutions, such as bloat, high resource usage, and difficult or poor desktop agent...
Provided by GFI Software
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Software/hardware policy
Mar 2001
If you're developing software/hardware guidelines for your organization, this sample policy will help you get started. It covers acceptable use, licensing issues, equipment standards, and violations.
Provided by TechRepublic
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10 common network security design flaws
Oct 2009
Solid planning and design can help reduce the potential for security breaches. Here are some security design missteps to watch out for.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things...
Provided by Brien Posey
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Get network versatility with SSH tunneling and netcat
Sep 2009
Vincent Danen explains how to use netcat with SSH tunneling when you need to create a secure connection to a server from a remote location.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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10 things you should cover in your social networking policy
Jul 2009
As sites like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook become enmeshed with business uses, organizations need to establish guidelines for employees on workplace access and appropriate usage. Deb Shinder...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Book chapters
Tune Windows XP to speed up boot and shutdown times
Mar 2005
A common annoyance for both IT professionals and end users is having to sit and wait while Windows reboots. This sample hack from OReilly's Windows XP Hacks, 2nd Edition shows how to tweak a PC's...
Provided by O'Reilly Media
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Quest Workspace Privilege Manager
Sep 2012
Centrally Manage User and Desktop Permissions Privilege Authority is an affordable Windows privilege management solution that centrally manages and applies permissions. Eliminate the pain of...
Provided by Quest Software, now a part of Dell
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IT Physical Security Policy
Jan 2012
Protect your organization's hardware, software, and data from exposure to persons (internal or external) who could intentionally or inadvertently harm the organization and/or damage physical...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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TechRepublic Power Checklist: Securing Windows XP
Aug 2006
If you have just finished installing Windows XP and you think the work is done, you're wrong. Some of the most important steps to getting Windows XP up and running come after the installation of...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Non-Disclosure Policy
Nov 2011
This non-disclosure policy can help protect your organization's confidential information from harmful exposure, as well as protect your organization's sensitive information by clarifying...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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A firewall checklist
Feb 2003
Use this checklist to make sure that firewall needs and security policy requirements cover all the vital aspects of a multilayer security approach.
Provided by TechRepublic
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SolutionBase: Diagnosing Kerberos health issues, part 1
May 2007
You can greatly increase security on your Windows 2003-based network by using Kerberos. When you do, however, sometimes it's difficult to figure out what's going wrong with it when it doesn't...
Provided by Brien Posey
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SolutionBase: Configure a firewall in Linux using SuSe's YaST
May 2007
Configuring a firewall in Linux used to mean making many changes to text files on the command line. The chore was tedious and time consuming. In this article, Jack Wallen shows how to configure a...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Enhance IT Security with SolarWinds® Log & Event Manager
May 2013
What will you do when the security systems implemented to secure your IT environment are not secure anymore? Do you know what’s lurking in your network to exploit vulnerabilities and compromise IT...
Provided by SolarWinds
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Thinking like a hacker
Aug 2004
Find out how hackers break into networks and systems and compromise software applications. By knowing more about hackers' methodology, you can beat them at their own game.
Provided by TechRepublic
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TechRepublic Pro Password Policy
Jun 2006
Organizations' greatest security vulnerabilities lie in the strength of their passwords. Simple or shared passwords are ineffective and aid hackers and others in their illicit attempts to access...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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10 free security tools you should already be using
Aug 2007
When it comes to hardening security for your Windows computer, a variety of free -- and effective -- tools and utilities can help you do more with less. Find out about 10 free tools you can use to...
Provided by TechRepublic
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10 ways to avoid IT security breaches
Jun 2009
Completely eliminating security breaches may be an impossible task -- but that doesn't mean you shouldn't do everything possible to thwart attackers. Michael Kassner shares 10 easy-to-implement...
Provided by Michael Kassner
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Book chapters
Configure Cisco Catalyst switches for increased LAN security
Apr 2006
This sample chapter, taken from Network Security Principles and Practices (CCIE Professional Development), discusses recommendations on how to secure a LAN environment. In order to provide...
Provided by Cisco Press
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The Anatomy of Spyware
May 2005
Spyware applications that generate pop-up ads, hijack browser home pages, redirect Web searches, steal Web traffic via DNS poisoning, track Internet activity, or steal personal information pose a...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Bypass the BIOS password by hacking your CMOS settings
Oct 2005
Recover from a CMOS memory-affecting virus or work around a boot-time password by making BIOS forget all it once knew. A BIOS password can be very effective at controlling access to your personal...
Provided by O'Reilly Media
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Quick Guide: Network Security Policy
Feb 2005
Establishing policies that protect your network from internal and external abuse is a critical component of your overall security plan. This Network Security Policy Quick Guide includes nine...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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10 common security mistakes that should never be made
Aug 2008
There's no shortage of difficult security challenges -- so why take chances and overlook the easy stuff? Chad Perrin describes some of the worst (and all too common) security oversights he sees on...
Provided by Chad Perrin
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How do I... Prevent users from running specific applications with Process Blocker?
Jun 2009
If you administer any significant number of Windows-based machines, there might be applications you do not want your users to be able to run. Jack Wallen explains how Process Blocker can help...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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The anatomy of a virus: Downloadable chart
Aug 2004
Print this easy-to-read chart that breaks down the basics of virus infection--how to identify them, how they work, and how you can begin to fight back.
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Harden Windows servers and desktops with this in-depth guide
Sep 2005
This chapter from the Windows Group Policy Guide discusses the philosophy behind protecting clients and servers in the Active Directory domain and the methods and tools for doing so. Learn how to...
Provided by Microsoft Press
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Information Security Policy
Aug 2008
To develop effective information security guidelines, you must cover a number of issues, from acceptable Internet and e-mail usage to access codes to software licensing issues. We've updated this...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Enhance IT Security with SolarWinds® Log & Event Manager
May 2013
What will you do when the security systems implemented to secure your IT environment are not secure anymore? Do you know what’s lurking in your network to exploit vulnerabilities and compromise IT...
Provided by SolarWinds
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Whitepapers
Your Best Solution for Business Collaboration
Jan 2013
Mobile devices make it possible to conduct work anywhere. In order to keep everyone on the same page, companies need innovative tools that allow employees to easily communicate and access...
Provided by ShareFile
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Downloads
Download a free 30-day trial of SolarWinds Server & Application Monitor now!
Dec 2012
Understanding how to achieve optimal performance for applications, hardware and operating systems will enable your organization to continually deliver on its core value proposition. Unfortunately,...
Provided by SolarWinds
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5 Free Tools for Network Troubleshooting & Monitoring
Nov 2012
The ability to monitor your network in real-time can mean the difference between stagnation and success. The right mix of solutions and strategy can help ensure that your online ecosystem is up...
Provided by SolarWinds
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Downloads
Quest Workspace Privilege Manager
Sep 2012
Centrally Manage User and Desktop Permissions Privilege Authority is an affordable Windows privilege management solution that centrally manages and applies permissions. Eliminate the pain of...
Provided by Quest Software, now a part of Dell
-
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Remote Access Policy
Sep 2012
TechRepublic's Remote Access Policy describes the organization's guidelines and processes for requesting, obtaining, using, and terminating remote access to networks, systems, and data.
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Physical Security: Human Intrusion Defense
May 2012
The objective of physical security is to provide enough barriers to human intrusion to delay an attacker reaching the intended target so adequate response is possible. TechRepublic's Physical...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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GFI VIPRE Business Free Download
Feb 2012
System administrators are experiencing escalating frustration over the problems of existing endpoint security solutions, such as bloat, high resource usage, and difficult or poor desktop agent...
Provided by GFI Software
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Recognizing covert methods of launching malware attacks
Feb 2012
This chapter from Practical Malware Analysis offers a detailed look at various ways covert malware attacks are launched. Recognizing launching techniques is critical to finding malware on a live...
Provided by No Starch Press
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IT Physical Security Policy
Jan 2012
Protect your organization's hardware, software, and data from exposure to persons (internal or external) who could intentionally or inadvertently harm the organization and/or damage physical...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Non-Disclosure Policy
Nov 2011
This non-disclosure policy can help protect your organization's confidential information from harmful exposure, as well as protect your organization's sensitive information by clarifying...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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10 security problems you might not realize you have
Oct 2011
It's easy to get distracted by high profile security threats and let the more subtle -- but equally destructive -- risks fall through the cracks.
Provided by Justin James
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Six Steps to A Secure and Robust Remote Access
Oct 2011
The days of users studiously working at their office desks, using terminals or desktops, is quickly vanishing. This product outlines six steps for you to enforce policies and maintain regulatory...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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IT Consultant Client Triage Decision Tree
Sep 2011
Whether responding to downed email servers, failed VPNs, malware outbreaks, broken printers, dead terminal servers, or other critical issues, technology consultancies frequently resemble an...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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Attack Response Checklist and Flowchart
Jul 2011
When your systems are attacked, it's critically important to take the right steps for mitigation, investigation, notification, and resolution. TechRepublic's Attack Response Checklist and...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Computer Crime Evidence-preservation Checklist
Jun 2011
TechRepublic's Computer Crime Evidence-preservation Checklist provides the guidance you need for handling the process of what to do and what not to do in the aftermath of a computer crime.
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Manage the Enterprise Attack Surface
Jun 2011
Organizations often see security as collections of identified vulnerabilities in silos. This isolation perspective misses the proverbial big picture--the "attack surface". Learn how to manage your...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Computer Crime Reporting Checklist
Jun 2011
TechRepublic's Computer Crime Reporting Checklist assists you in the process of reporting computer crimes to the proper authorities -- but which activities are considered crimes and who the crime...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Kaspersky Total Space Security
May 2011
Provides integrated protection for corporate networks of any size or level of complexity from all types of contemporary computer threats. The solution includes components for the protection of...
Provided by Kaspersky Lab
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Use Fail2ban to blacklist IP addresses and alert you to attacks
Feb 2011
Vincent Danen takes you through some basic configuration of the Fail2ban network monitoring utility, which can help protect your systems and servers from brute-force attacks.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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3 Critical Security Products for the Price of Renewing Antivirus. Try FREE.
Sep 2010
Why renew your old antivirus when you can get total control of your network for the same price? Shavlik Net Chk® Protect offers faster, single-agent antivirus, automated, comprehensive patch...
Provided by Shavlik Technologies
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Tools & Templates
Daily security checklist
Jul 2010
Hacking is a 24/7 business, but not everyone can afford 24/7 security managers. This checklist covers tasks you can perform every day to help safeguard your network even without a round-the-clock...
Provided by Mike Mullins
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VIPRE® Antivirus + Antispyware Free Trial
Jan 2010
VIPRE Antivirus + Antispyware is high-performance antivirus software that doesn't slow down your PC like older, traditional security products. Old-style antivirus products have stacked layer...
Provided by GFI Software, formerly Sunbelt Software
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10 common network security design flaws
Oct 2009
Solid planning and design can help reduce the potential for security breaches. Here are some security design missteps to watch out for.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things...
Provided by Brien Posey
-
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10 things to look for in a hardware-based firewall
Oct 2009
The firewall you choose can have a major impact on your organization's security and productivity. Here are 10 factors you don't want to overlook.This download is also available as an entry in our...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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Get network versatility with SSH tunneling and netcat
Sep 2009
Vincent Danen explains how to use netcat with SSH tunneling when you need to create a secure connection to a server from a remote location.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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10 things you should cover in your social networking policy
Jul 2009
As sites like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook become enmeshed with business uses, organizations need to establish guidelines for employees on workplace access and appropriate usage. Deb Shinder...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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10 ways to avoid viruses and spyware
Jun 2009
To have a fighting chance against today's rampant security threats, end users have to be informed and proactive. Here are some practical guidelines they can follow to minimize the risk of...
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
How do I... Prevent users from running specific applications with Process Blocker?
Jun 2009
If you administer any significant number of Windows-based machines, there might be applications you do not want your users to be able to run. Jack Wallen explains how Process Blocker can help...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Downloads
10 ways to avoid IT security breaches
Jun 2009
Completely eliminating security breaches may be an impossible task -- but that doesn't mean you shouldn't do everything possible to thwart attackers. Michael Kassner shares 10 easy-to-implement...
Provided by Michael Kassner
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How do I... Block access to Web sites with ProCon Latte?
May 2009
There are times when you need to be able to block access to certain Web sites. There are plenty of applications out there that will allow you to control browsing via white lists. But none of them...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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10 Faces of Computer Malware
May 2009
Security blogger Michael Kassner offers a concise view of the current state of malware in a handy download that you can use to educate your staff and users on current security threats. This...
Provided by Michael Kassner
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Best of TechRepublic 2008
Apr 2009
This collection of over 200 downloads includes some of the most popular and highest-rated content from TechRepublic in 2008. Get our experts' best tweaks, tips, and advice in one package, covering...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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10 tech mistakes small businesses make (and how IT consultants can help clients avoid them)
Feb 2009
Small businesses must concentrate their time and energy on knowing their own industry -- and that often means that effective technology practices get overlooked. Erik Eckel explains the most...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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Firewall MySQL with GreenSQL
Jan 2009
Vincent Danen introduces one solution to secure against SQL injection vulnerabilities. GreenSQL is a "firewall" for MySQL databases that intercepts SQL commands being sent to MySQL, checks them,...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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10 answers to your questions about botnets
Nov 2008
Michael Kassner recently asked TechRepublic members to submit questions about botnets, promising to forward them to the experts at Arbor Networks. Dr. Jose Nazario volunteered to provide the...
Provided by Michael Kassner
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10+ reasons to treat network security like home security
Oct 2008
Strategies for effectively securing your network map pretty closely to those for securing your home. Chad Perrin looks at the parallels and offers a takeaway for each point of comparison.This...
Provided by Chad Perrin
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Instant Messaging Policy
Mar 2013
TechRepublic's Instant Messaging Policy covers the use of instant messaging software and services by employees. It can help you establish both guidelines for proper use of instant messaging and...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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How do I... Block IP addresses with Peer Guardian 2?
Oct 2008
Network security doesn't end with the installation of a firewall or any automated security package. There are times when you'll need to block certain ranges of IP addresses (or known hosts) based...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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How do I... Run Linux applications in Windows XP?
Aug 2008
There are many reasons why an administrator would want to be able to run Linux GUI applications from a Windows machine. Say, for example, you have a GUI-enabled Linux server that you run headless....
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Linux 101: Configuring and managing iptables for better network security
Dec 2005
This document describes how important good iptables management is to tight security in a Linux networking environment. Strong network security is a something we all strive for no matter which...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Detect attacks with network monitoring techniques
Jan 2006
This sample chapter, taken from Linux Firewalls, 3rd Edition, discusses some of the tools you can use for every day network monitoring. Learn how to use some tools for intrusion detection.This...
Provided by Novell Press
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IT Security Policy Checklist
Apr 2005
By David M Davis, CCIE, MCSEAn IT Security Policy should be a place to standardize and document company-wide security practices. This checklist provides a comprehensive list of issues that should...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Tools & Templates
Daily security checklist
Jul 2010
Hacking is a 24/7 business, but not everyone can afford 24/7 security managers. This checklist covers tasks you can perform every day to help safeguard your network even without a round-the-clock...
Provided by Mike Mullins
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Wireless Security FAQ
Jul 2004
We've grouped all the questions and answers from our popular Wireless Security FAQ into a single PDF. Each question is conveniently linked to the answer inside the document.
Provided by TechRepublic
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10 security problems you might not realize you have
Oct 2011
It's easy to get distracted by high profile security threats and let the more subtle -- but equally destructive -- risks fall through the cracks.
Provided by Justin James
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Whitepapers
Your Best Solution for Business Collaboration
Jan 2013
Mobile devices make it possible to conduct work anywhere. In order to keep everyone on the same page, companies need innovative tools that allow employees to easily communicate and access...
Provided by ShareFile
-
Downloads
10 things to look for in a hardware-based firewall
Oct 2009
The firewall you choose can have a major impact on your organization's security and productivity. Here are 10 factors you don't want to overlook.This download is also available as an entry in our...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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Downloads
VIPRE® Antivirus + Antispyware Free Trial
Jan 2010
VIPRE Antivirus + Antispyware is high-performance antivirus software that doesn't slow down your PC like older, traditional security products. Old-style antivirus products have stacked layer...
Provided by GFI Software, formerly Sunbelt Software
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Network Administrator Security Quiz
Jul 2004
Net admins might be wise to think a little bit like a junkyard dog--only they guard information instead of rusty pickup trucks. Considering the threats facing a network, you can be the best line...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Cisco CCIE self study: Network security technologies and protocols
Jul 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' CCIE Security Exam Certification Guide, 2nd Edition, covers technologies that enable network administrators to secure sensitive data. Whether you're...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Notebook computers vendor selection checklist
Apr 2004
Find the best solution to keep your network safe. Learn how our Vendor Selection Checklist: Notebook computers can help you choose the right laptop vendor for your organization with this free...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Book chapters
Combat password cracking and brute-force hacking tools
Mar 2006
This sample chapter, taken from Anti-Hacker Tool Kit, Third, discusses how to use brute-force tools to crack an encrypted hash. It's important that you understand how (and where) most passwords...
Provided by McGraw-Hill Professional
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Book chapters
Combat wireless hacking tools and techniques
Mar 2006
This sample chapter, taken from Anti-Hacker Tool Kit, Third Edition, discusses wireless hacking tools and techniques. The threats to wireless networks are not just limited to malicious users...
Provided by McGraw-Hill Professional
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Windows Service Process Identifier script
Feb 2005
Task Manager's Processes tab can be difficult to decipher because it often shows many different instances of the same generic process name (e.g., Svchost.exe). To help you more readily identify...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Install Cisco Security Agent (CSA)
Jun 2005
The Cisco Security Agent (CSA) enforces enterprise security policies by controlling individual workstations. This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Cisco Security Agent, provides a general...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Presentation: Raise user awareness about password security
Nov 2005
Employees don't always realize the importance of creating and safeguarding strong passwords. This presentation will give you a chance to explain best practices and walk users through your...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Fight password cracking, brute-force attacks, and wireless hacking with expert advice from Chris Davis
Mar 2006
In this audio interview, Chris Davis, co-author of Anti-Hacker Tool Kit, Third Edition, provides proven advice for combating common hacking techniques. In this 20-minute, MP3 audio interview,...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Article compilation: You've been hacked
Jul 2003
You'll want to download this collection of articles and keep them handy. They detail what to do in the first five minutes and first few hours of an attack on your network and provide help for...
Provided by TechRepublic
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E-mail virus attack checklist
Sep 2003
The next time your organization gets hit with an e-mail virus, don't panic. Stay calm and use this six-part checklist to follow the steps needed to identify the virus, remove it, and make notes...
Provided by TechRepublic
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10 things you should know about fighting spyware in Windows XP
Feb 2006
Your organization doesn't have to be overrun with malicious spyware. Here's a list of practical tactics that will help you keep spyware threats at bay. Spyware can wreak havoc on your users'...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Securing Home Networks
Mar 2006
When you set up your own home network, you don't have the benefit of an IT staff that's dedicated to safeguarding your data and systems--it's up to you to protect against internal and external...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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10 things you should do to protect your network against wireless devices
Nov 2005
Learn what you can do to protect your corporate network assets from both managed and unmanaged wireless devices. Plenty of information is available that explains how to create a secure wireless...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Configure, deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot Cisco ASA security contexts
Dec 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco ASA: All-in-One Firewall, IPS, and VPN Adaptive Security Appliance, discusses configuration steps and deployment scenarios for security contexts in Cisco...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Book chapters
Use these Registry settings to help lock down Windows
Oct 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Microsoft Windows Registry Guide, Second Edition discusses how to use the registry to customize security features in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. Learn how...
Provided by Microsoft Press
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Recognize and react to the signs a hacker is preparing to attack your network
Aug 2005
The list provides valuable information that will help you recognize, detect, and react to five common signs that a hacker is preparing to attack your network. Before an individual executes a...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Firewalls FAQ
Jul 2004
Download our complete firewalls FAQ, including 15 basic questions about firewalls and related technology.
Provided by TechRepublic
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Build Your Own: Internet Usage Policy
Jun 2004
This is an alpha version of TechRepublic's Build Your Own Internet Usage Policy. As such, this specific IT policy addresses appropriate end-user Internet use.
Provided by TechRepublic
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Windows XP: Securing Wireless Desktops
Jan 2005
The Windows XP Wireless Security Guide reviews the fundamentals of configuring Windows XP to ensure that you get the benefit of wireless without worrying about losing data over the airwaves. This...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Book chapters
Write your own custom Snort rules for tighter security
Mar 2005
Snort is a favorite open source application in use in many IT departments because it offers an inexpensive and effective way to provide intrusion detection capability on a network segment. Now,...
Provided by O'Reilly Media
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TechRepublic Real World Guide: Virus Prevention and Recovery
Aug 2005
The TechRepublic Real World Guide: Virus Prevention and Recovery examines the importance of antivirus policies, presents a sample policy, reviews proven recommendations for managing e-mail...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Master patch management of Windows systems with these best practices
Sep 2005
This chapter from the Windows Security Resource Kit offers as an in-depth guide on patch management in a Windows environment. While firewalls, antivirus, and spyware protection get much of the...
Provided by Microsoft Press
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Firewall failure plan checklist
May 2005
Whether your firewall is hardware- or software-based it's a terrific target for experienced hackers and at some point it will fail. How you prepare for that failure and the actions you take...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Harden Windows servers and desktops with this in-depth guide
Sep 2005
This chapter from the Windows Group Policy Guide discusses the philosophy behind protecting clients and servers in the Active Directory domain and the methods and tools for doing so. Learn how to...
Provided by Microsoft Press
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Book chapters
Deploy and maintain software with Group Policy in Windows
Sep 2005
This chapter from the Windows Group Policy Guide discusses how to use the Software Installation policy and the Software Restriction policy to provide a powerful one-two punch for providing a...
Provided by Microsoft Press
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Map and monitor network security with the Visio Connector for MBSA 2.0
Sep 2005
Learn how to install and use the Visio Connector for MBSA 2.0 to create color-coded security diagrams. Using the Visio Connector for Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) 2.0 you can...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Configure Cisco Catalyst switches for increased LAN security
Apr 2006
This sample chapter, taken from Network Security Principles and Practices (CCIE Professional Development), discusses recommendations on how to secure a LAN environment. In order to provide...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Downloads
The Anatomy of Spyware
May 2005
Spyware applications that generate pop-up ads, hijack browser home pages, redirect Web searches, steal Web traffic via DNS poisoning, track Internet activity, or steal personal information pose a...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Fit in to the hacker community with these 10 laws of the geek
Mar 2006
This sample chapter, taken from 1337 h4x0r h4ndb00k, takes a humorous look at how you can fit in with the hacker community. This sample chapter, taken from 1337 h4x0r h4ndb00k, discusses ten of...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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Book chapters
Secure your network with Snort intrusion prevention techniques
Oct 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Sams' Intrusion Detection with Snort, discusses some advanced concepts in using Snort as an alternative intrusion prevention device. Learn why Snort IDS is a smart...
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