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Networking

Keep your router configurations secure

The security you add when managing routers can make the difference between providing a functional and responsive network or an isolated intranet that provides services to no one. Take these steps to maintain router security.

Security

Why your registry doesn’t need cleaning

If you're not too familiar with the registry and how it works, there are a slew of different companies that would like to sell you a registry cleaner. Do you need to clean your registry? Let's look at the facts.

Security

Defend your network from slow scanning

Most serious attackers aren't going to advertise their intentions by performing a broad scan -- the smartest attackers will try to come in under your detection radar. Learn why attackers prefer slow scanning, learn about the tools they use, and find out how to defend against this low-and-slow approach.

Data Centers

Protect IIS log files by moving them to a secure location

Internet Information Services (IIS) continues to be a favorite target for hackers. Make their job harder by moving IIS log files to a secure remote location.

Security

Eight daily steps to a more secure network

While many companies have a 9-to-5 security staff, hackers don't punch a clock. However, your network can still remain secure in the 16 hours in-between -- you just need to focus activities to provide maximum coverage for the network. Get started with this list of eight daily tasks.

Security

Protect corporate data with these physical security precautions

Not all attacks on your organization's data come across the network. Once someone gains physical access to your data, you become vulnerable to further attacks, not to mention a lot of bad publicity. Get some guidelines for locking down physical access.

Open source

Restrict users’ access on Linux systems

In a recent article, I told you how to force Windows users to log off at a specific time by using a third-party utility. Here's how to implement a similar solution for Linux users.

Security

Establish a patch management policy

Given the current state of security, patch management can easily become overwhelming, which is why it's a good idea to establish a patch management policy to define the necessary procedures and responsibilities. Here's a sample policy you can modify for your organization's needs.

Networking

Make sure security logs exhibit accurate time with NTP

It’s vital that organizations take steps to synchronize the time on their network and devices, but it’s even more important to make sure the logs produced by security devices reflect the accurate time. Find out why accurate time is so important for security logs, and walk through the process of synchronizing your network. It’s important to synchronize the ...

Tech & Work

Be aware of the threat of hidden keystroke-logging devices

Keystroke loggers are a particularly dangerous security threat because users typically don’t realize they’re even there. Learn about the different versions of keystroke loggers, and get tips for protecting your organization and your users from this threat. More and more people have made the switch to using the Internet for personal tasks — online bill paying and shopping ...

Recruiting a Scrum Master with the right combination of technical expertise and experience will require a comprehensive screening process. This hiring kit provides a customizable framework your business can use to find, recruit and ultimately hire the right person for the job. This hiring kit from TechRepublic Premium includes a job description, sample interview questions ...

Knowing the terminology associated with Web 3.0 is going to be vital to every IT administrator, developer, network engineer, manager and decision maker in business. This quick glossary will introduce and explain concepts and terms vital to understanding Web 3.0 and the technology that drives and supports it.

While the perfect color palette or the most sublime button shading or myriad of other design features play an important role in any product’s success, user interface design is not enough. Customer engagement and retention requires a strategic plan that attempts to measure, quantify and ultimately create a complete satisfying user experience on both an ...

mikemullins

Keep your router configurations secure

Why your registry doesn’t need cleaning

Defend your network from slow scanning

Protect IIS log files by moving them to a secure location

Eight daily steps to a more secure network

Protect corporate data with these physical security precautions

Restrict users’ access on Linux systems

Establish a patch management policy

Make sure security logs exhibit accurate time with NTP

Be aware of the threat of hidden keystroke-logging devices

How to recruit and hire a Scrum Master

Web 3.0 quick glossary

How to recruit and hire a User Experience Designer

Industrial Internet of Things: Software comparison tool