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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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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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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 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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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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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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Build effective BGP policies with Cisco IOS
Jul 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' BGP Design and Implementation, shows you how to use Cisco IOS to build complex and effective BGP policies. The Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is system...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Protect your network with an IT operational security plan
Nov 2006
You can secure your network using hardware and software, but if you don't develop operational plans to maintain that security, you will still have significant risk to your network. Investigate the...
Provided by Syngress
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Defend your Windows system against these lesser-known security attacks
May 2007
To date, the computer industry has seen many attacks specifically directed at Windows-based platforms. Due to the overwhelming market share commanded by Microsoft, these attacks receive massive...
Provided by Syngress
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10 things you can do to make sure your data doesn't walk out the door
Aug 2007
Hacker attacks that bring down the network get a lot of attention, so companies concern themselves with protecting against those threats. Unfortunately, the security precautions that prevent those...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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SolutionBase: Take a look at the Windows Vista Firewall
May 2007
Vista has changed a lot of the basic things found in Windows XP. Among the changes is a completely updated firewall. Scott Lowe shows what's new in Windows Vista Firewall.
Provided by Scott Lowe
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Secure CS-MARS
Aug 2007
Cisco Security Monitoring, Analysis, and Response System (CS-MARS) is a powerful tool that can dramatically increase your knowledge of activity on your network. But as a topology-aware SIM...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Desktop Support Resource Guide, Second Edition
Jul 2005
Get timesaving tools, insightful tips, and proven solutions just for desktop support pros. Whether operating Windows 9x, NT, 2000, or XP, you can maintain the computers, peripherals, and networks,...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Presentation: Teach your users to recognize and resist social engineering ploys
Nov 2005
Unwary employees open the door to untold numbers of intrusions when they fall prey to social engineering tricks. This PowerPoint presentation will help them learn what to watch out for and how to...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Explain security policies with this presentation
Jun 2002
This PowerPoint presentation will help you educate end users on your organization's security policies. Modify the slides to meet your organization's needs, and use the presentation to enlist user...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Computer Viruses: How to Avoid Infection
Mar 2006
This pre-packaged presentation contains everything you need to instruct end users about how viruses work and the best way to keep from getting infected by one, even if you don't consider yourself...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Defend the network layer from malicious attack
Jun 2007
The network layer is key to the operation of the stack. In this sample chapter from Hack the Stack: Using Snort and Ethereal to Master the 8 Layers of an Insecure Network, begin by reviewing the...
Provided by Syngress
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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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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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Investigate attacks against your network with these open-source forensic tools
Oct 2007
Even if you do everything right to secure your network, including implement security measures properly and maintain them vigilantly, no network is 100% secure. So, what do you do if, in spite of...
Provided by Prentice Hall PTR
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Use this script to quickly gather info on Windows user accounts
Apr 2005
Using this sample hack from the O'Reilly book Windows Server Hacks, learn how to build a very useful little script that will allow an administrator to query a Windows domain controller (in Windows...
Provided by O'Reilly Media
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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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Security Explorer Trial
May 2013
Take Security Explorer for a test drive, and see how it can deliver a unified solution for complete access control and security management across your entire Windows network. It’s a powerful, yet...
Provided by Quest Software, now a part of Dell
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10 things you should know about securing wireless connections
Sep 2005
Convenient and easy to set up, wireless networks can also pose a big risk. These measures will help strengthen your wireless security. Wireless communications are vulnerable to interception and...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Develop your information security program
May 2006
This sample chapter from The Executive Guide to Information Security: Threats, Challenges, and Solutions identifies key concepts to consider when building a new security program or improving an...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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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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Secure your wireless LAN with these tools and techniques
Oct 2007
When you deploy a wireless LAN, your new security perimeter becomes literally the air around you. Security threats go up considerably, wireless attackers or eavesdroppers can come from any...
Provided by Prentice Hall PTR
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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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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...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Build security into your network design with an architectural risk analysis
Feb 2006
This sample chapter, taken from Software Security: Building Security In, discusses why it's importance to apply risk analysis methods at the design level of your business applications. By...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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The Art of Computer Virus Research and Defense
Mar 2005
The historyof the personal computer is marked by numerous strains and variants of computerviruses, which have exposed the systematic security vulnerabilities prevalent ina widely networked...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Presentation: Teach your users to recognize and resist social engineering ploys
Nov 2005
Unwary employees open the door to untold numbers of intrusions when they fall prey to social engineering tricks. This PowerPoint presentation will help them learn what to watch out for and how to...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Help users recognize and defend home networks against spam, spyware, scams, pop-ups and cookies
Aug 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Home Networking Simplified, helps end users protect their home networks against spam, spyware, pop-ups, scams and cookies. In addition to viruses and...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Explain security policies with this presentation
Jun 2002
This PowerPoint presentation will help you educate end users on your organization's security policies. Modify the slides to meet your organization's needs, and use the presentation to enlist user...
Provided by TechRepublic
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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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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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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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IT pros need to understand IP scanning as well as hackers do -- here's how
Jul 2005
Use this chapter from O'Reilly's Network Security Assessment to learn the various forms of IP network scanning and how to use some of the most powerful scanning tools. One of the best advantages...
Provided by O'Reilly Media
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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 things you should know about securing wireless connections
Sep 2005
Convenient and easy to set up, wireless networks can also pose a big risk. These measures will help strengthen your wireless security. Wireless communications are vulnerable to interception and...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Use these risk-assessment methodologies to protect your IT infrastructure
Jan 2006
No matter what methodology or approach is used, it is important that the organization address how asset management and proper inventorying of the organizations IT assets are to be handled.This...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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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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Develop a comprehensive network security plan
Apr 2007
In an age where society relies so heavily on electronic communication, the need for information security is constantly increasing. In this sample chapter from The Best Damn Firewall Book Period,...
Provided by Syngress
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Cisco PIX Firewall: Lock it down in 10 steps
Mar 2005
Cisco's PIX Firewall has long been one of the most popular enterprise firewalls in use around the world. While it is known for its tight security and strong performance, the PIX Firewall is not...
Provided by TechRepublic
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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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Intrusion detection checklist: Six stages of handling attacks
May 2005
Equipping your organization to deal with system intrusions requires a many-faceted approach. This checklist is designed to help you address the key aspects of preparation, detection, containment,...
Provided by TechRepublic
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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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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 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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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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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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Cisco IOS router: Lock it down in 10 steps
May 2005
It's difficult to overestimate the importance of securing Cisco routers since they provide the communications backbone for so many organizations throughout the globe. Here are 10 important steps...
Provided by TechRepublic
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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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Downloads
Security Explorer Trial
May 2013
Take Security Explorer for a test drive, and see how it can deliver a unified solution for complete access control and security management across your entire Windows network. It’s a powerful, yet...
Provided by Quest Software, now a part of Dell
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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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Book chapters
Hack your way to system security: Internet penetration testing
May 2006
This sample chapter from Hack I.T.: Security Through Penetration Testing describes a consistent approach to penetration testing that involves three steps: network enumeration, vulnerability...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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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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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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10 things you should know about securing wireless connections
Sep 2005
Convenient and easy to set up, wireless networks can also pose a big risk. These measures will help strengthen your wireless security. Wireless communications are vulnerable to interception and...
Provided by TechRepublic
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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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Book chapters
Develop your information security program
May 2006
This sample chapter from The Executive Guide to Information Security: Threats, Challenges, and Solutions identifies key concepts to consider when building a new security program or improving an...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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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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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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Book chapters
Secure your wireless LAN with these tools and techniques
Oct 2007
When you deploy a wireless LAN, your new security perimeter becomes literally the air around you. Security threats go up considerably, wireless attackers or eavesdroppers can come from any...
Provided by Prentice Hall PTR
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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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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
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...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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Book chapters
Use these risk-assessment methodologies to protect your IT infrastructure
Jan 2006
No matter what methodology or approach is used, it is important that the organization address how asset management and proper inventorying of the organizations IT assets are to be handled.This...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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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
