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Book chapters
Design a network topology that effectively supports your AD infrastructure
April 12, 2006, 12:00am PDT
Before you can implement Active Directory services, you need a network structure to support it. This chapter from How to Cheat at Designing a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure...
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Troubleshoot network problems via network analysis or sniffing
July 6, 2007, 12:00am PDT
If you are a systems administrator, network engineer, or security engineer, you constantly field questions like "Why is the network slow?" "Why is my computer acting strange?" or "Why can't I get...
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WarDrive: Investigate and defend the security of wireless networking
December 6, 2006, 12:00am PST
As more and more wireless networks are deployed, the need to secure them increases. Enter WarDriving, an effort to educate wireless-network users about the insecurities associated with wireless...
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Successfully deploy Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) in the enterprise
May 17, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Deploying Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) on anything but a one-server network introduces a layer of complexity that requires further research and reading. In this chapter from How to Cheat...
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Develop a comprehensive network security plan
April 19, 2007, 12:00am PDT
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,...
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Examine permissions, shares, and group policy in Windows Small Business Server 2003
April 10, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Permissions are critical to controlling access to resources on the network, and group policy provides a handy tool for managing a multitude of settings across the domain. Learn how to set...
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Making voice and video calls with Skype
December 16, 2005, 12:00am PST
This sample chapter, taken from Skype Me!: From Single User to Small Enterprise and Beyond, discusses how you can make and receive Skype voice calls without having to sit at your computer. Learn...
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Create an enterprise patch management infrastructure with WSUS
April 11, 2006, 12:00am PDT
This chapter from Syngress' How to Cheat at Managing Windows Server Update Services explains how to efficiently deploy WSUS in a complex network environment. Windows Server Update Services is...
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Hack a (fictional) terror network: Decrypt covert communications on the Internet
November 8, 2006, 12:00am PST
Immerse yourself in the world of technically sophisticated covert terrorist communications over the Internet in this sample chapter from the cyber-thriller Hacking a Terror Network: The Silent...
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Assemble a well-equipped hardware hacker's toolkit
December 19, 2006, 12:00am PST
Every hardware hacker needs the right arsenal of hardware hacking tools to get the job done right. For some hacks, you may need a single screwdriver. For others, a workshop complete with power...
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Investigate Mac OS X as a platform for penetration testing
April 26, 2007, 12:00am PDT
With its BSD roots, super-slick graphical interface, and near-bulletproof reliability, Apple's Mac OS X operating system provides a great platform for penetration testing. In this sample chapter...
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Hack proof your identity
May 31, 2007, 12:00am PDT
In this sample chapter from Hack Proofing Your Identity in the Information Age, investigate the forms of identification that make up your identity in an Internet-enabled world. Begin by focusing...
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Achieve sustainable SOX compliance by selectively using COBIT controls
November 25, 2005, 12:00am PST
Sarbanes-Oxley compliance will significantly impact the IT organization of most public companies. This chapter from Sarbanes-Oxley IT Compliance Using COBIT and Open Source Tools, published by...
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Streamline Windows administration by using command-line scripts to monitor system events, processes, and performance
October 25, 2006, 12:00am PDT
The ultimate goal of every system and network administrator is to keep the entire network running and to fine-tune it to provide optimum performance. And with every new version of Windows, it...
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Automate administration of your virtual infrastructure with these tools and techniques
November 29, 2006, 12:00am PST
Simplification of administration and its related overhead is a strategic imperative for most companies. And, although programmatic automation has existed in the Windows and Linux operating systems...
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Secure your small office or home wireless network
January 30, 2007, 12:00am PST
Wireless networks represent one of the greatest advances in networking in recent years, particularly for small office or home users who want to share their Internet connection without having to...
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Configure and manage Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Services to secure a Microsoft Vista system
March 20, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Although the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is an emerging technology, Microsoft has successfully built a very robust and secure platform around it. The TPM itself does not prevent virus attacks,...
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Build a secure and reliable Wireless LAN
May 3, 2007, 12:00am PDT
What is a wireless local area network (WLAN) and how should it be designed? In this sample chapter from Managing and Securing a Cisco Structured Wireless-Aware Network, take an overview of WLANs....
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Manage Snort intrusion detection logs with Log Parser
June 8, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Snort is an open-source intrusion detection system (IDS) used in a wide variety of network environments. It is a lightweight but extremely powerful tool for detecting malicious traffic on your...
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Enhance Wireshark with these coding and leveraging tools
August 3, 2007, 12:00am PDT
In this chapter download from Writing Security Tools and Exploits, learn how to enhance and tweak Wireshark (formerly known as Ethereal), focusing on the leveraging and coding tools used to...
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Use display and capture filters in Wireshark to find the network information you want and screen out what you don't
August 16, 2007, 12:00am PDT
If you're trying to pinpoint a network problem or understand how a particular network operation works, the amount of extraneous traffic on the network can be overwhelming and prevent you from...
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Downloads
Track a (fictional) character across the Web with these hacker techniques and strategies
September 27, 2007, 12:00am PDT
The first three books in this fictional series, Stealing the Network: How to Own the Box, Stealing the Network: How to Own a Continent, and Stealing the Network: How to Own an Identity, have...
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Deploy virtual machines in Xen
September 27, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Xen virtual machine deployment is at the heart of Xen's functionality. In this chapter download from Virtualization with Xen: Including XenEnterprise, XenServer, and XenExpress, learn different...
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Don't let your network management process create your biggest security flaws
January 4, 2006, 12:00am PST
Security best practices are geared toward protecting your users' data, resources, and network traffic, but network management itself can actually introduce even more dire vulnerabilities. This...
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Initiate, monitor, and manage IT projects without tedious methodologies
November 16, 2005, 12:00am PST
This sample chapter, taken from How to Cheat at IT Project Management, discusses various strategies for managing your IT project. Managing your IT project is much easier when you have a clear...
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Use hacker strategies to build a successful information security career
February 10, 2006, 12:00am PST
This chapter from InfoSec Career Hacking: Sell Your Skillz, Not Your Soul offers advice on determining the type of information security job that's right for you, how to dig for the details about...
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Recover data across a network, recover files, and restore lost Active Directory data with these Winternals tools
September 19, 2006, 12:00am PDT
There is never a good time to lose information, and although ideally you should have a proper backup plan in place, that is not always the case. Fortunately for Windows admins everywhere, the...
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Deploy an enterprise-wide security solution with Enterprise Security Management (ESM) software
September 27, 2006, 12:00am PDT
No single piece of technology can solve all of an organization's security problems, but one key piece of technology needed to address security risk is a central logging and analysis solution that...
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Combat spyware in your enterprise with these forensic tools and techniques
October 4, 2006, 12:00am PDT
Sad but true: more often than not, spyware and antivirus definitions are a step behind when it comes to preventing new attacks. That's why we need other ways to detect and remove these nuisances...
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Cut server sprawl, reduce administrative overhead, and manage costs: Build a virtual network with VMWare's ESX Server
October 4, 2006, 12:00am PDT
Discover VMWare's ESX Server, an enterprise tool that provides the platform on which a complete virtual infrastructure can be designed, implemented, and managed. ESX Server also offers incredible...
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Implement DMZ-based VPN services to reduce total cost of ownership of the WAN
November 1, 2006, 12:00am PST
Virtual private networks (VPNs) are quickly supplanting WAN technologies such as Frame Relay, leased lines, and dialup networks. They reduce the total cost of ownership of the WAN by eliminating...
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Secure the tools you use to secure the network: Prevent infiltration via your network management process
November 8, 2006, 12:00am PST
Most security recommendations focus on protecting end users' data, resources, and network traffic, but the network management process itself, if improperly handled, can be an avenue for an...
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Protect your network with an IT operational security plan
November 15, 2006, 12:00am PST
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...
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Hack the Playstation 2
November 15, 2006, 12:00am PST
With over 60 million consoles sold worldwide as of 2003, Sony's Playstation 2 (PS2) has the largest user base of the current generation of gaming consoles. Surprisingly, however, the fewest...
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Simplify management and configuration of Microsoft Virtual Server 2005
December 13, 2006, 12:00am PST
Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 is a versatile application that has multiple practical applications in your IT environment: it can meet your needs whether you need to implement a test, production,...
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Hack the classic Atari 2600 console
December 13, 2006, 12:00am PST
When Atari introduced the Video Computer System (VCS) back in 1977, no one predicted it would be a runaway success and ultimately spawn the multibillion-dollar gaming industry that we know today....
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Enhance fault tolerance and high availability in Windows Server 2003: Implement Windows cluster services and network load balancing
December 19, 2006, 12:00am PST
Windows Server 2003 provides network administrators with two powerful tools to enhance fault tolerance and high availability: server clustering and Network Load Balancing (NLB). Learn how to...
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Customize Google Talk and take advantage of these advanced features
January 4, 2007, 12:00am PST
Even though Google Talk was designed to be a simplified client, giving users exactly the features they most need without added bulk, many users have called more effects and capabilities. To meet...
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Hackproof XML with digital signatures
January 4, 2007, 12:00am PST
Digital signatures are widely used as security tokens, and not just in XML. A digital signature provides a mechanism for assuring integrity of data, the authentication of its signer, and the...
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Identity theft from the inside out: Explore the mechanics and methods of one of the fastest growing crimes in the world
January 4, 2007, 12:00am PST
Two earlier novels in this series, Stealing the Network: How to Own the Box and
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Arm yourself with the knowledge to fight cybercrime
July 10, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Criminal activity involving computers continues to grow, making it critical for law enforcement personnel, legislators, and IT pros to develop the knowledge to prevent, detect, report, and...
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Deploy virtual machines in Xen
September 27, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Xen virtual machine deployment is at the heart of Xen's functionality. In this chapter download from Virtualization with Xen: Including XenEnterprise, XenServer, and XenExpress, learn different...
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Downloads
Track a (fictional) character across the Web with these hacker techniques and strategies
September 27, 2007, 12:00am PDT
The first three books in this fictional series, Stealing the Network: How to Own the Box, Stealing the Network: How to Own a Continent, and Stealing the Network: How to Own an Identity, have...
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Use display and capture filters in Wireshark to find the network information you want and screen out what you don't
August 16, 2007, 12:00am PDT
If you're trying to pinpoint a network problem or understand how a particular network operation works, the amount of extraneous traffic on the network can be overwhelming and prevent you from...
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Ease Windows administration by delegating sections of Microsoft Information Services (IIS) 7.0 configuration to non-administrators
August 16, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Some Windows system administrators loved the old Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) metabase, but it was hated by most because it was difficult to read and provided no mechanism for...
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Secure your network for free with Snort
August 8, 2007, 12:00am PDT
In this chapter download from How to Cheat at Configuring Open Source Security Tools, gain a practical understanding of the open-source IDS known as Snort and how it can help you with your network...
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Customize Microsoft Windows Vista desktop properties
August 3, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Microsoft Windows Vista offers a rich range of options for customizing your desktop. Since many users will request assistance in customizing theirs, it is essential that administrators master...
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Enhance Wireshark with these coding and leveraging tools
August 3, 2007, 12:00am PDT
In this chapter download from Writing Security Tools and Exploits, learn how to enhance and tweak Wireshark (formerly known as Ethereal), focusing on the leveraging and coding tools used to...
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Troubleshoot network problems via network analysis or sniffing
July 6, 2007, 12:00am PDT
If you are a systems administrator, network engineer, or security engineer, you constantly field questions like "Why is the network slow?" "Why is my computer acting strange?" or "Why can't I get...
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Defend the network layer from malicious attack
June 22, 2007, 12:00am PDT
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...
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Use Metasploit Framework to develop functional exploits faster and with less effort
June 15, 2007, 12:00am PDT
The security tool Metasploit Framework (MSF) was the first open-source and freely available exploit development framework, and since 2003, it has grown to be one of the security community's most...
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Audit your code for security problems
June 8, 2007, 12:00am PDT
If you're a developer who has joined a development project already in progress or have decided to use third-party code, or if you're an administrator who is worried about the quality of code...
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Manage Snort intrusion detection logs with Log Parser
June 8, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Snort is an open-source intrusion detection system (IDS) used in a wide variety of network environments. It is a lightweight but extremely powerful tool for detecting malicious traffic on your...
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Demystify Cisco networking technologies, routers, and switches
June 8, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Cisco is almost synonymous with networking. Routers, switches, firewalls, management software — you name it, and Cisco makes it. It can be quite an undertaking to locate and acquire all the...
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Hack proof your identity
May 31, 2007, 12:00am PDT
In this sample chapter from Hack Proofing Your Identity in the Information Age, investigate the forms of identification that make up your identity in an Internet-enabled world. Begin by focusing...
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Defend your Windows system against these lesser-known security attacks
May 31, 2007, 12:00am PDT
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...
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Discover valuable IT security lessons by tracing the history of cybercrime
May 17, 2007, 12:00am PDT
The phenomenon of cybercrime is as old computers themselves. As soon as the first computer networks were built, some people were looking for ways to exploit them for their own illegal purposes. In...
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Successfully deploy Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) in the enterprise
May 17, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Deploying Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) on anything but a one-server network introduces a layer of complexity that requires further research and reading. In this chapter from How to Cheat...
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Build a secure and reliable Wireless LAN
May 3, 2007, 12:00am PDT
What is a wireless local area network (WLAN) and how should it be designed? In this sample chapter from Managing and Securing a Cisco Structured Wireless-Aware Network, take an overview of WLANs....
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Understand Windows file systems
April 26, 2007, 12:00am PDT
File services offer network access to data stored on remote file systems, and each type of file system has features and limitations that affect the way file services can share the data. In this...
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Define and defend perimeter and internal segments of your network
April 26, 2007, 12:00am PDT
With the proliferation of wireless access points (WAPs), virtual private networks (VPNs), and extranets, it has become increasingly difficult to determine where your network begins and ends. Yet...
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Investigate Mac OS X as a platform for penetration testing
April 26, 2007, 12:00am PDT
With its BSD roots, super-slick graphical interface, and near-bulletproof reliability, Apple's Mac OS X operating system provides a great platform for penetration testing. In this sample chapter...
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Master advanced security configuration in Internet Information Server 6.0
April 26, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Examine security options in Internet Information Server (IIS) in this sample chapter from CYA Securing IIS 6.0. Take an in-depth look at the authentication mechanisms and how IIS user accounts...
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Develop a comprehensive network security plan
April 19, 2007, 12:00am PDT
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,...
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Win the war on spam
April 19, 2007, 12:00am PDT
As spam continues to get smarter, it also becomes trickier to ensure that legitimate e-mails are received rather than stopped by spam filters. Both programmers and statisticians have had to put...
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Study the architecture of IPv6, the next generation of IP that offers easier administration, greater performance, security, and mobility
April 10, 2007, 12:00am PDT
IP and its extensions have withstood the test of time for three decades, during which we saw an explosion of new users and new applications. Today, its success has prompted its re-examination....
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Examine permissions, shares, and group policy in Windows Small Business Server 2003
April 10, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Permissions are critical to controlling access to resources on the network, and group policy provides a handy tool for managing a multitude of settings across the domain. Learn how to set...
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Manage the Client Access Server in Exchange Server 2007
March 27, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Take a look inside the services that are provided by, and can be configured for, an Exchange 2007 Server with the Client Access Server role installed. In this sample chapter from How to Cheat at...
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Develop a comprehensive security solution for your network without spending a dime
March 21, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Many times an organization looks only at securing its perimeter while leaving its interior network wide open and unprotected. While this is better than no security at all, the best approach is...
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Build an enclosure and antenna mast for your outdoor wireless network
March 21, 2007, 12:00am PDT
The design and implementation of outdoor wireless networks is a challenge that spans many disciplines, from programming, to radio frequency engineering, to carpentry and metal work. As with any...
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Configure and manage Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Services to secure a Microsoft Vista system
March 20, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Although the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is an emerging technology, Microsoft has successfully built a very robust and secure platform around it. The TPM itself does not prevent virus attacks,...
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Investigate WarDriving and wireless penetration testing with OS X
March 13, 2007, 12:00am PDT
When people think of WarDriving and attacking wireless networks, Linux is usually the first OS that comes to mind. While there are excellent tools available for Linux, there are also several...
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Boost your system defenses: Begin with a stronger understanding of your cyber adversary
March 13, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Systems administrators and other IT professionals can do a better job of protecting their company's assets if they have a better understanding of whom they are protecting these assets against. In...
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Develop an effective firewall solution for your small or medium-size business
February 27, 2007, 12:00am PST
Many small and medium-size organizations implement firewalls only at a very basic level. Only after experiencing security-related problems do they realize the importance of documentation, audit,...
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Secure your small office or home wireless network
January 30, 2007, 12:00am PST
Wireless networks represent one of the greatest advances in networking in recent years, particularly for small office or home users who want to share their Internet connection without having to...
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Secure MSN Messenger
January 30, 2007, 12:00am PST
Like other instant messaging clients, MSN Messenger contains features that provide communication through text, voice, and video. These features cannot be regulated and logged in ways that other...
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Secure your network with stateful inspection and application layer filtering from an ISA 2004 firewall
January 30, 2007, 12:00am PST
Unlike traditional packet filter based stateful hardware firewalls, the ISA firewall is able to perform stateful application layer inspection, meaning it fully inspects the communication streams...
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Consider remote access and IP address management in your Active Directory network design
January 24, 2007, 12:00am PST
The methods used to gain remote access into your organization's network and manage IP address management for remote access can impact the implementation of Active Directory and should therefore be...
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Improve your certification and accreditation processes by drawing on these four C&A models
January 10, 2007, 12:00am PST
Certification and accreditation processes formally evaluate the security of an information system, determine the risk of operating the information system, and then either accept or not accept...
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Eliminate physical servers and reduce costs: Deploy a virtual server with Virtual Server 2005
January 10, 2007, 12:00am PST
A virtual server is of no use to anyone without any servers deployed on it. Deployment can be done using the Virtual Server Migration Toolkit, but also by creating a virtual server (virtual...
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