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Security

Lock IT Down: Install Okena’s StormWatch to keep hackers out

Learn about a product that can help prevent attackers from gaining access to your network

Storage

Track down lost data with the EnCase computer forensics tool

Corrupted disks, hapless users, and cybercrimes can all mean one thing to the IT professional: lost data. But if you know how to use EnCase, the data won't be missing for long. Discover how helpful this computer forensics tool can be.

Storage

Lock IT Down: Track down lost data with EnCase

EnCase can offer full data recovery for companies and clients doing forensic work

Networking

Use WEP to improve security on your wireless network

Configure WEP correctly the first time by reading this Daily Drill Down from Laura Taylor. She covers the process from access point installation to adapter card configuration using the Cisco Aironet 350 wireless system as her model.

Security

Lock IT Down: Intrusion detection is not intrusion prevention

Know the distinction between intrusion detection and prevention

Security

Set up a StoneGate Firewall/VPN on your existing network

The StoneGate Firewall/VPN solution is a strong choice for many network security administrators. In this Daily Feature, Laura Taylor walks you through the installation on a Sun SPARCstation 20.

Networking

The Cisco Aironet PC350 adds extra security to VPN client wireless access

The popularity of wireless networks has brought with it concerns for security. To help you make your wireless access more secure, follow Laura Taylor's instructions for installing the Cisco Aironet PC350 and learn how to use it with the Cisco VPN Client.

Security

Old-school UNIX tools help track down hackers

Take a look at how you can use Linux command line tools such as tcpdump, dig, and traceroute for security auditing.

Data Centers

Guidelines for a disaster plan

Disaster planning guide

Security

Keep your network secure with WatchGuard’s hybrid firewalls

In the market for a one-stop firewall shop? Look no further than WatchGuard and its Firebox line of firewall boxes. In this Daily Feature, Laura Taylor gives you the scoop on one of IT's best-kept secrets!

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Lock IT Down: Install Okena’s StormWatch to keep hackers out

Track down lost data with the EnCase computer forensics tool

Lock IT Down: Track down lost data with EnCase

Use WEP to improve security on your wireless network

Lock IT Down: Intrusion detection is not intrusion prevention

Set up a StoneGate Firewall/VPN on your existing network

The Cisco Aironet PC350 adds extra security to VPN client wireless access

Old-school UNIX tools help track down hackers

Guidelines for a disaster plan

Keep your network secure with WatchGuard’s hybrid firewalls

Hiring kit: Back-end developer

Hiring kit: Application engineer

Employee performance review policy

Employee time off policy