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Cheat sheet: What you need to know about 802.11ac
The newest wireless networking protocol is 802.11ac, due to be ratified sometime in 2013. Michael Kassner does the research and tells you what you need to know.
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Mozy online backup service: Privacy does matter
Online backup services are enticing, but, how does one know if the data remains private -- truly private? Michael Kassner takes a look at Mozy to see how it measures up.
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Are you PCI DSS compliant? Make sure with PANscan
If your business accepts credit card payments, you need to make sure your payment application is PCI DSS compliant and that you're not storing unencrypted data. Michael Kassner poi...
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Five+ tips to ensure PCI DSS compliance
When Michael Kassner helped a friend get through a PCI DSS compliance audit, he found out the hard way that it's no small task. His advice will help you take the right steps to pro...
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Behavioral targeting: FTC still prefers self-regulation
Just last week the Federal Trade Commission released new guidelines specifically aimed at behavioral targeting and online privacy. The FTC still wants the advertising industry to m...
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CSRF attacks: Home DSL routers are vulnerable
Home DSL routers aren't secure from specialized CSRF attacks. Once the DSL router is owned, attackers can have their way with the internal network. Read on to learn about CSRF and ...
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Google changes data retention policy for Google search
Google just announced changes to their data retention policy. Are you curious about the policy? What it means to use Google search? It might be a good time to review the policy.
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Behavioral targeting: The government wants some answers
It appears Behavioral Targeting and similar applications are more prevalent than anyone knew. It's important for anyone using the Internet to understand this, especially if their I...
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Storm Worm: The energizer bunny of botnets
In the world of botnets, Storm isn't king anymore, but the Storm botnet's owners aren't giving up. This article is a reminder by Michael Kassner of the need to remain vigilant and ...
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Noise and jitter: Nemesis of digital communications
As time-sensitive applications like VoIP and telepresence become more commonplace, there will be increased pressure on network professionals to understand signal integrity and how ...