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Review: ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus + Firewall 2013

April 17, 2013 12:03pm PDT

ZoneAlarm looks to bolster options for consumers and businesses, with the inclusion of a free Antivirus and Firewall edition.

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VMware's vShield App and Data Security in a nutshell

February 5, 2013 6:51am PST

Here's an overview of how to install, configure, and use the vShield App and vShield Data Security components of VMware's vCloud Networking and Security 5.1.

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Setting up a cloud? eBay reveals the five key steps

February 5, 2013 4:50am PST

In creating a private cloud to give flexibility to developers and the business, eBay learned lessons that should apply to any organisation grappling with similar changes.

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The first 10 steps you should take when deploying Windows Server 2012

January 20, 2013 7:40am PST

This illustrated walk-through explains the first 10 things you should do when rolling out Windows Server 2012.

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10 security mistakes that are easy to avoid

December 3, 2012 12:00am PST

What's worse than getting hit with a security breach? Getting hit with an easily preventable one.

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Give this tiny 'out of the box' server suite a try

November 6, 2012 10:56am PST

The Smallest Server Suite is free, easy to administer, and requires very little in the way of hardware. Your SMB can get TheSSS up and running in minutes.

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Try the solid, configurable firewall distribution Sphirewall

November 2, 2012 5:15pm PDT

If you're looking for a firewall distribution for your small business, Sphirewall is worth a look. Jack Wallen informs you on how to install and configure the Linux-based tool.

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Setting up a Cisco ASA 5505 firewall with a wireless router

October 18, 2012 10:03am PDT

This walk-through on setting up a Cisco ASA 5505 firewall with a wireless router focuses on things you might encounter when doing the setup at home.

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Next-generation firewalls: Security without compromising performance

October 18, 2012 6:00am PDT

Patrick Sweeney makes the case for next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) that provide security without killing network performance.

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10 things you can do to improve network and PC security

October 8, 2012 6:41am PDT

Securing your network and PCs is a never-ending battle. Here are some effective strategies to add to your arsenal.

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Ten first steps with Windows Server 2012

September 18, 2012 9:00am PDT

Scott Lowe walks you through some of the first tasks administrators perform when deploying a new Windows server on the network. Here's how it looks on Windows Server 2012.

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An overview of Next Generation Firewalls

August 27, 2012 6:00am PDT

Alfonso Barreiro explains the security capabilities that Next-Generation Firewalls are supposed to have and offers some tips on what to consider when researching them.

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SMB IT risk management in action

August 20, 2012 5:25am PDT

Having established a framework for assessing IT risks, Mark Pimperton describes some of the changes his company made to protect systems and data.

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Hardening the cloud: New security tools help to seal the gaps

August 1, 2012 8:53am PDT

Thoran Rodrigues takes a look at some of the cloud-focused security tools that provide cryptography and network protection roles.

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How can faster broadband be delaying my incoming email?

June 25, 2012 5:56am PDT

Mark Pimperton explains how an MTU mismatch between the ISPâ€™s router and the main firewall left customer emails languishing in cyberspace.

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Troubleshoot QuickBooks data file connectivity issues

June 18, 2012 2:39pm PDT

QuickBooks data file connectivity errors can be a bear to troubleshoot. Jack Wallen suggests various troubleshooting tips.

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Fortinet firewalls, a potent UTM option for consultants

May 3, 2012 8:45am PDT

Fortinet ranked at the top of Gartner's leaders/visionaries quadrant in a recent Magic Quadrant report. Learn more reasons why Fortinet firewalls are worth a look.

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