Alfonso Barreiro, Author at TechRepublic

Alfonso Barreiro

Bio

I am a technology specialist with over 10 years of experience performing a variety of corporate IT functions, including desktop and server operations, application development, and database administration. My latest role is in information security, focusing on multiple areas including log management and security incident investigation and response.

Latest from Alfonso Barreiro

Security

How to respond to a malware incident

When malware is suspected don't jump the gun on diagnosis and countermeasures. Follow these best practice guidelines to ensure an appropriate and measured response.

Security

Security lessons from the 2013 Verizon Data Breach Report

Verizon's latest report on data breach statistics offers security pros a guide to the most persistent threats and where attention should be focused to defend against them.

Security

In the post-PC era, information security must adapt to new realities

Alfonso Barreiro identifies some fundamental changes that infosec personnel need to make to their approach in order to operate effectively in their organizations.

Security

The 12 networking truths applied to information security

Alfonso Barreiro relates the 12 networking truths to the information security field.

Security

Making sense of computer forensics

Alfonso Barreiro goes over the basics of computer forensics that all IT pros should know. Preparing your organization for the possibility of a legal investigation should be part of any security incident and response plan.

Microsoft

What you should know about Windows 8 security features

Alfonso Barreiro takes a detailed look at all the security features available in each edition of Windows 8, including what's brand new, improved, and carried over from previous versions.

Security

Has the next Cold War already begun in cyberspace?

Alfonso Barreiro likens the current state of cyber warfare measures and counter-measures to a Cold War. Could it escalate? Is it all hype? Take our poll.

Security

An overview of Next Generation Firewalls

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.

Microsoft

Extra protection for Windows PCs with EMET

Alfonso Barreiro offers an overview of EMET -- Microsoft's free Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit -- that applies anti-exploit tech to vulnerable applications and processes.

Security

Use MS Security Compliance Manager to secure your Windows environment

Alfonso Barreiro recommends Microsoft's Security Compliance Manager tool to help you create and maintain security baselines using Group Policy Objects.

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