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LogMeIn: Smartphone and PC remote support that the pros use.
Sep 2012
LogMeIn Rescue provides instant access to PCs and mobile devices from anywhere in the world. LogMeIn Rescue enables IT to do more: quickly access, diagnose and solve IT problems anywhere. Remote...
Provided by LogMeIn
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Whitepapers
6 Ways ShareFile Creates a Better Workflow for Attorneys and Their Clients
Jan 2013
The practice of law has increased its pace dramatically in recent years, and attorneys are using new technologies to adapt. Find out why hundreds of law firms use web-based Citrix ShareFile to...
Provided by ShareFile
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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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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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IT Security Survival Guide, Second Edition
Jul 2005
This 202-page PDF is packed with helpful strategies and tips for securing enterprise computing systems. As an added bonus, the companion ISO file, which you can burn to CD for easy reference,...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Learn to use extended file attributes in Linux to boost security
Dec 2009
ACLs and extended attributes for files are simple and easy to use in Linux, and can go a long way in securing files. Vincent Danen goes over some of the basic file protection enhancements provided...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Security Explorer trial download
Sep 2012
Secure Your Windows Environment for Free Right now, someone with elevated permissions is logging into your Windows network and accessing secure resources. Should he have access at all?...
Provided by Quest Software, now a part of Dell
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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
10 ways to detect computer malware
Aug 2009
In the ongoing war against malware threats, you need tools that will baseline your system, detect vulnerabilities, and remove existing malware. This download is also available as an entry in our...
Provided by Michael Kassner
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Downloads
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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10 ways to avoid being the victim of identity theft
May 2006
Identity theft is on the increase, to the tune of 10 million victims in the U.S. and $50 billion in costs. Share this list of preventive measures with your end users, friends, and family members...
Provided by TechRepublic
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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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Risk Management: Enabling the Business
Jan 2012
Determining how much risk is acceptable and implementing controls to meet expectations of managers, customers, investors, and employees is a common business practice. TechRepublic's sample Risk...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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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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Boost security by disabling these 10 Windows XP services
Nov 2007
As long as Microsoft Windows has been a network-capable operating system, it has come with quite a few services turned on by default. So it's a good idea for security-conscious users to shut down...
Provided by Chad Perrin
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Firewall configuration with system-config-firewall
May 2010
On a Fedora system, the default firewall configuration tool is simply called Firewall Configuration. Vincent Danen shows you how to use this simple GUI interface to set up and configure your firewall.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Incident Management: Managing the Inevitable
Mar 2011
Security incidents of all types regularly occur in every organization. This in-depth report explains how to take a formal approach to incident management so that you can reduce business impact and...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Outsource Provider Security Policy
Nov 2012
TechRepublic's Outsource Provider Security Policy will help you outline the requirements for safely outsourcing your organization's operations, systems, and data.
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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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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Lock it down in 10 steps: Linksys router
Feb 2005
For small businesses and home offices, Linksys routers are by far the most popular broadband Cable and DSL routers in use. Of course, that also makes them a popular target for hackers. Follow...
Provided by TechRepublic
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IT Security Survival Guide, Second Edition -- ISO
Nov 2004
Burn your own CD version of TechRepublic's IT Security Survival Guide, Second Edition CD-ROM, the companion to the book IT Security Survival Guide. This download is a complete image of the CD...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Quick Reference: PC Troubleshooting Pack
Feb 2005
Help desk and IT support professionals need the fastest and most complete answers to keep every PC in action. Get the PC troubleshooting solutions you're looking for with this set of four...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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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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Book chapters
Design secure networks with these best practices
Jul 2005
At the beginning of any secure network design project, many best practices apply more or less uniformly to all areas of the design. This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Network Security...
Provided by Cisco Press
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10 ways to make sure your data doesn't walk out the door: UPDATED
Mar 2010
Many organizations focus on protecting against external attacks but ignore a threat that might be even more destructive: data theft by someone inside the company. Here's an up-to-date look at...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Seven key types of security auditing
May 2005
Establishing a proper security posture involves risk assessment, threat analysis, and formulation of an organizational policy. But the job doesn't end there--once your policy and controls are in...
Provided by TechRepublic
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TechRepublic Pro's New User Education Form
Feb 2006
When a new user joins your organization, you need to make sure everything is configured properly for them. As part of that process, you should make sure you've covered all the bases: how to log...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Guide to Mobile Computing Support
Aug 2005
Take control of mobile computing support today! Traveling employees, telecommuters, and frequent-flying executives raise a number of unique technology challenges. These mobile workers require...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Book chapters
Protect your database with a thorough and effective database security plan
Feb 2007
If you happen to be a database administrator, a written database security plan can be a lifesaver, both on initial database setup and as an ongoing reminder of the symbiotic relationship between...
Provided by IBM Press
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10 things you should have already done to secure your laptop
Sep 2007
Protecting a laptop from theft is really a two tier process. Not only do you want to protect the physical taking of a laptop, you also want to protect the data on the laptop if it is actually...
Provided by Scott Lowe
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IT Security for the Mobile Workforce
Jul 2011
Securing your company's network and protecting its sensitive data is a constant battle. TechRepublic's IT Security for the Mobile Workforce is designed to help you protect your organization from...
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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10 ways to protect your company from employee transition risks
Feb 2009
Employment transition is an often overlooked danger to company security. Make sure you have policies and procedures in place that will protect your business from security compromises when someone...
Provided by Chad Perrin
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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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10 things you should know about developing an identity management system
Jun 2009
Everyone knows they should securely manage their user-account information, but what about administrative accounts? They're important, so why aren't they under the same microscope? Michael Kassner...
Provided by Michael Kassner
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Book chapters
Increase your level of security with Active Directory access policies and auditing
Mar 2006
This chapter excerpt from Active Directory, Third Edition explains how permission to access can be allowed or denied to entire domains or individual properties of a single object. One way to...
Provided by O'Reilly Media
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Authorized downloads and executables policy
Aug 2003
What kinds of applications should you allow your workers to download onto their local machines? Do you prohibit everything or do you allow a select few applications? This policy should help you...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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10 ways to reduce insider security risks
Nov 2007
Insiders pose the top corporate security threat today. Not surprisingly, internal employees who are authorized to access company systems are most likely to be linked to fraud or a security breach...
Provided by Connie Kerr
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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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Whitepapers
6 Ways ShareFile Creates a Better Workflow for Attorneys and Their Clients
Jan 2013
The practice of law has increased its pace dramatically in recent years, and attorneys are using new technologies to adapt. Find out why hundreds of law firms use web-based Citrix ShareFile to...
Provided by ShareFile
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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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Downloads
Outsource Provider Security Policy
Nov 2012
TechRepublic's Outsource Provider Security Policy will help you outline the requirements for safely outsourcing your organization's operations, systems, and data.
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Downloads
LogMeIn: Smartphone and PC remote support that the pros use.
Sep 2012
LogMeIn Rescue provides instant access to PCs and mobile devices from anywhere in the world. LogMeIn Rescue enables IT to do more: quickly access, diagnose and solve IT problems anywhere. Remote...
Provided by LogMeIn
-
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
-
Downloads
Security Explorer trial download
Sep 2012
Secure Your Windows Environment for Free Right now, someone with elevated permissions is logging into your Windows network and accessing secure resources. Should he have access at all?...
Provided by Quest Software, now a part of Dell
-
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FREE TOOL - SQL check performance monitoring solution
Aug 2012
Get real-time performance monitoring with this free tool. With it, you can view 20+ key metrics including wait stats, reads/writes, sessions, and cache hits. You will have this alerting tool up...
Provided by Idera
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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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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
-
Downloads
Risk Management: Enabling the Business
Jan 2012
Determining how much risk is acceptable and implementing controls to meet expectations of managers, customers, investors, and employees is a common business practice. TechRepublic's sample Risk...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
IT Security for the Mobile Workforce
Jul 2011
Securing your company's network and protecting its sensitive data is a constant battle. TechRepublic's IT Security for the Mobile Workforce is designed to help you protect your organization from...
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
-
Downloads
Incident Management: Managing the Inevitable
Mar 2011
Security incidents of all types regularly occur in every organization. This in-depth report explains how to take a formal approach to incident management so that you can reduce business impact and...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
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Guide to Mobile Computing Support
Aug 2005
Take control of mobile computing support today! Traveling employees, telecommuters, and frequent-flying executives raise a number of unique technology challenges. These mobile workers require...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Microsoft Exchange 2010 Trial
Oct 2010
Free Trial of Microsoft Exchange 2010.
Provided by Microsoft
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Apache Tomcat Not Good Enough? Try Tcat.
Oct 2010
Tcat Server is the Apache Tomcat app server for the enterprise. Apply the right configurations and reliably restart your servers with two clicks. Do fast, easy, and error-free application...
Provided by MuleSoft
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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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Firewall configuration with system-config-firewall
May 2010
On a Fedora system, the default firewall configuration tool is simply called Firewall Configuration. Vincent Danen shows you how to use this simple GUI interface to set up and configure your firewall.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Windows 7: Migration tips, performance, and features
Mar 2010
Any Windows operating system upgrade is a big step for an organization or user, and whether you're planning to move directly from Vista or make a bigger leap from XP to Windows 7, careful...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
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10 ways to make sure your data doesn't walk out the door: UPDATED
Mar 2010
Many organizations focus on protecting against external attacks but ignore a threat that might be even more destructive: data theft by someone inside the company. Here's an up-to-date look at...
Provided by Deb Shinder
-
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Sophos Free Encryption - Free Tool
Dec 2009
Sophos Free Encryption is a free tool lets you secure your data easily and quickly without any central infrastructure in place. Individuals and businesses alike can easily protect selected files...
Provided by Sophos
-
Downloads
Learn to use extended file attributes in Linux to boost security
Dec 2009
ACLs and extended attributes for files are simple and easy to use in Linux, and can go a long way in securing files. Vincent Danen goes over some of the basic file protection enhancements provided...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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TechRepublic's Geek Gift Guide 2009
Nov 2009
Regardless of their current economic situation, technology geeks love to give and receive electronic gadgets. And, it is not just any gadget they want, but the best electronic gizmos. TechRepublic...
Provided by TechRepublic
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An IT Pro's Overview of Windows 7
Oct 2009
The release of Windows 7 is a significant event for most IT pros. This comprehensive overview of the new tools and features will tell you what you can expect from the new OS and help you make a...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
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10 ways to detect computer malware
Aug 2009
In the ongoing war against malware threats, you need tools that will baseline your system, detect vulnerabilities, and remove existing malware. This download is also available as an entry in our...
Provided by Michael Kassner
-
Downloads
10 things you should know about developing an identity management system
Jun 2009
Everyone knows they should securely manage their user-account information, but what about administrative accounts? They're important, so why aren't they under the same microscope? Michael Kassner...
Provided by Michael Kassner
-
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10 security threats to watch out for in 2009
Mar 2009
Along with the explosion of new technologies, user habits, and social practices comes the inevitable wave of new security threats. Deb Shinder examines emerging vulnerabilities, from social...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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10 ways to protect your company from employee transition risks
Feb 2009
Employment transition is an often overlooked danger to company security. Make sure you have policies and procedures in place that will protect your business from security compromises when someone...
Provided by Chad Perrin
-
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10 security tips for Microsoft Windows XP
Dec 2008
Installing Windows XP is only the first step to using it. Chad Perrin advises these additional measures to ensure that your XP systems are protected from proliferating security threats.This...
Provided by Chad Perrin
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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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Book chapters
Try the New School approach to effective security spending
Apr 2008
CIOs, IT managers, and security specialists all face difficult questions about security spending. This sample chapter from The New School of Information Security examines justifications for...
Provided by Addison-Wesley
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Whitepapers - Video
Microsoft Online Services
Mar 2008
This video presents an overview of Microsoft Online Services.
Provided by Microsoft
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10 things you should do to prepare for the audit boogeyman
Mar 2008
An audit can be a harrowing exercise, particularly if your organization is flying by the seat of its pants. The more time you can invest in defining policies and procedures and documenting...
Provided by Ramon Padilla
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Boost security by disabling these 10 Windows XP services
Nov 2007
As long as Microsoft Windows has been a network-capable operating system, it has come with quite a few services turned on by default. So it's a good idea for security-conscious users to shut down...
Provided by Chad Perrin
-
Downloads
10 ways to reduce insider security risks
Nov 2007
Insiders pose the top corporate security threat today. Not surprisingly, internal employees who are authorized to access company systems are most likely to be linked to fraud or a security breach...
Provided by Connie Kerr
-
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10 ways to secure borderless networks
Oct 2007
Company networks are undergoing de-perimeterization, as online collaboration with partners, customers, telecommuters, and others outside the physical LAN becomes more and more important to doing...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Product security plan template
Jun 2003
To boost the security of new products, some companies are developing security plans to roll out with new applications or systems. This template will help you prepare for disaster with complete but...
Provided by TechRepublic
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10 things you should do to a new PC before connecting it to the Internet
Sep 2005
A Microsoft Windows PC that has not been updated for security vulnerabilities will be compromised by some form of malware within minutes of connecting to the Internet. Take steps to protect...
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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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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Whitepapers
6 Ways ShareFile Creates a Better Workflow for Attorneys and Their Clients
Jan 2013
The practice of law has increased its pace dramatically in recent years, and attorneys are using new technologies to adapt. Find out why hundreds of law firms use web-based Citrix ShareFile to...
Provided by ShareFile
-
Downloads
LogMeIn: Smartphone and PC remote support that the pros use.
Sep 2012
LogMeIn Rescue provides instant access to PCs and mobile devices from anywhere in the world. LogMeIn Rescue enables IT to do more: quickly access, diagnose and solve IT problems anywhere. Remote...
Provided by LogMeIn
-
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 you should know about developing an identity management system
Jun 2009
Everyone knows they should securely manage their user-account information, but what about administrative accounts? They're important, so why aren't they under the same microscope? Michael Kassner...
Provided by Michael Kassner
-
Downloads
An IT Pro's Overview of Windows 7
Oct 2009
The release of Windows 7 is a significant event for most IT pros. This comprehensive overview of the new tools and features will tell you what you can expect from the new OS and help you make a...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
TechRepublic's Geek Gift Guide 2009
Nov 2009
Regardless of their current economic situation, technology geeks love to give and receive electronic gadgets. And, it is not just any gadget they want, but the best electronic gizmos. TechRepublic...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Learn to use extended file attributes in Linux to boost security
Dec 2009
ACLs and extended attributes for files are simple and easy to use in Linux, and can go a long way in securing files. Vincent Danen goes over some of the basic file protection enhancements provided...
Provided by Vincent Danen
-
Downloads
Sophos Free Encryption - Free Tool
Dec 2009
Sophos Free Encryption is a free tool lets you secure your data easily and quickly without any central infrastructure in place. Individuals and businesses alike can easily protect selected files...
Provided by Sophos
-
Downloads
10 ways to make sure your data doesn't walk out the door: UPDATED
Mar 2010
Many organizations focus on protecting against external attacks but ignore a threat that might be even more destructive: data theft by someone inside the company. Here's an up-to-date look at...
Provided by Deb Shinder
-
Downloads
Windows 7: Migration tips, performance, and features
Mar 2010
Any Windows operating system upgrade is a big step for an organization or user, and whether you're planning to move directly from Vista or make a bigger leap from XP to Windows 7, careful...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
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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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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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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The 12 steps to designing a strategic security process
Jun 2005
Building an effective security program for your organization requires a highly structured approach. This overview, written by Rich Schiesser, in conjunction with Harris Kern's Enterprise Computing...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Secure your databases with cryptography
Nov 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Cryptography in the Database: The Last Line of Defense, discusses different types of cryptology and how they can be used to protect the confidentiality of your data...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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Book chapters
Increase your level of security with Active Directory access policies and auditing
Mar 2006
This chapter excerpt from Active Directory, Third Edition explains how permission to access can be allowed or denied to entire domains or individual properties of a single object. One way to...
Provided by O'Reilly Media
-
Downloads
Microsoft SQL Server: Lock it down in 10 steps
Mar 2005
IT departments sometimes have a habit of setting up Microsoft SQL Server systems and then not not giving them much attention. That can result in servers that aren't properly updated and aren't...
Provided by TechRepublic
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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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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 VPNs
Jan 2005
As more users work from remote locations, they quickly find themselves becoming concerned about remote access security. This TechProGuide shows how to secure Windows XP VPN clients using IPSec....
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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Downloads
Seven key types of security auditing
May 2005
Establishing a proper security posture involves risk assessment, threat analysis, and formulation of an organizational policy. But the job doesn't end there--once your policy and controls are in...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
End-user security education quiz
Jun 2004
We've created this interactive quiz so that you can test your users--and yourself--on viruses, passwords, e-mail, IM, and Internet security. We need your feedback: What additional questions should...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Top 10 valuable (but underused) Microsoft security technologies
Jan 2006
Microsoft offers a number of security mechanisms and tools as part of Windows operating systems or as add-ons, but some of them are just gathering dust. Here are 10 of the most underappreciated...
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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Take security precautions when an employee leaves the organization
Jan 2006
Employee separations create critical situations for IT departments. IT professionals often concentrate on external threats, but insiders always pose the most serious threat to computer security....
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
Lock it down in 10 steps: Linksys router
Feb 2005
For small businesses and home offices, Linksys routers are by far the most popular broadband Cable and DSL routers in use. Of course, that also makes them a popular target for hackers. Follow...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
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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Downloads
Address these eight concerns in your incident response policy
Aug 2005
Every organization should include an incident response policy as part of its overall business continuity plan. Here are the most important elements to focus on when you build your IRP. You may...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Malware response poster
Jul 2009
Combating malware requires vigilance and a thorough, well-organized approach -- and this poster can help. It outlines preventive steps and required response actions. Post it throughout your IT...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Virus prevention checklist
Apr 2005
An estimated 70 percent of businesses in the U.S. have suffered a security breach. Most often, the culprit is a virus. Our virus protection checklist offers a variety of prevention methods to help...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Cybercrime reporting checklist
Apr 2005
NOTE:A new, updated version of this checklist is now available. You can download it here. As good citizens, IT professionals should report computer crimes to the proper authorities. If you're...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Cybercrime evidence-preservation checklist
Apr 2005
Note:An updated version of this checklist is now available. You can download it here. You've detected a computer crime and decided to report that activity to law enforcement. Before you touch the...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Target the best security vendors with this list of products and services
Oct 2005
This list of major security vendors and product descriptions will help you get started on your search for the security solution your organization needs. The offerings range from basic virus...
Provided by TechRepublic
