Archive for the Category ◊ Security ◊

Viruses Can Affect All Computers
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 | Author: Mike

Ok so I want to set the record straight once and for all about all these advertisments stating that MAC does not get viruses. I personally have absolutly nothing against MAC I think they make a great computer. I am a Windows and Linux user so I am no going to show bias here and I will even include in my statement that Linux is not immuned to viruses as well. People it is all about the numbers here and what make more sense for the person writing the virus or malware as it is more commonly referred to know.

Category: My Thoughts, Security  | Tags: , , , , , , , ,  | Leave a Comment
Modifying Windows Firewall Through Command Prompt
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 | Author: Mike

Windows is all GUI now and very little command line any more, well believe it or not command line is still a very powerful tool that can change a lot of items within Windows. Here we will talk about changing Windows Firewall through a command line. The Windows XP firewall is a very basic firewall that protects users from some of the attacks that come across the Internet.

Category: Misc, Security, Software  | Tags: , , ,  | 4 Comments
Installing and using SNORT on Ubuntu
Monday, August 24th, 2009 | Author: Mike

I spoke about IDS (Intrusion Detection Systems) and IPS (Intrusion Prevention Systems) a few days ago in a question posted by a user. So I thought I would dive a little deeper into the subject with a specific application that I have personally used – Snort. Snort is a very powerful IDS that in later versions can act like an IPS.

Category: Networking, Security, Software  | Tags: , , , , , ,  | 31 Comments
NMAP (Network Mapper)
Sunday, August 23rd, 2009 | Author: Mike

Nmap or (Network Mapper) is a free open source tool that is used by many network administrators for security analysis created by insecure.org. Nmap can be used in may different ways, including checking a range of IP addresses to see what hosts are on the network. It can also be used as a post scanner to tell you which ports are open on a specific host computer. Nmap has been made to run on most popular operating systems such as Windows, MAC OS, and Linux.

Category: Networking, Security, Software  | Tags: , , , ,  | 5 Comments
Physical Security for your Network
Sunday, August 16th, 2009 | Author: Mike

Network security comes in many forms and most people think of network security as firewalls, routers, and anti-virus for computers. Where those are all crucial parts of network security there is a part of network security that a lot of people don`t think about, “Physical Security”. Physical security is the physical act of stopping an unauthorized user from using a computer. It doesn`t matter how up to date your virus scanner is, or how well your firewall works, if someone physically accesses your KVM for your servers then they have full access to everything. Here are five tips that can help you better secure your network.

Category: Hardware, Security  | One Comment
April 1st Conflicker Virus
Sunday, August 16th, 2009 | Author: Mike

Worried about the Conficker worm striking on April 1st? A few simple steps can protect you.

Category: Misc, Security  | Leave a Comment
8 Tips for Securing Your Home Computer
Sunday, August 16th, 2009 | Author: Mike

Security is something that everyone has to stay up with nowadays with all the credit card fraud and identity fraud in the news. There are many things that you can do to help keep your computer and your self safe. Follow these 8 steps and you will be better protected against security threats.

Category: Security  | Tags: , , , , ,  | 4 Comments
PCI DSS Just The Beginning
Sunday, August 16th, 2009 | Author: Mike

     With all the news recently about security breaches and personal information being compromised everyone has to be wondering what is being done to keep our credit card data secure. In June of 2001 Visa instituted the Cardholder Information Security Program or CISP. CISP is intended to protect Visa cardholder data ensuring that members, merchants, and [...]

Category: Security  | One Comment
Securing Wireless Networks
Sunday, August 16th, 2009 | Author: Mike

Wireless networks have become common place now pretty much every where you go. Seting up wireless networks is now easy, cheap, and can be put pretty much anywhere you want. With most wireless access points nowadays you can simply plug it in and you are setup for wireless which makes them very convient. But with the conveince that wireless adds, it also comes some security risks and vulnerabilities. With a few simple tricks and configurations you can make your wireless safe and secure for your home network.

Category: Networking, Security  | Leave a Comment
Writing An Acceptable Use Policy
Saturday, August 15th, 2009 | Author: Mike

       Every business large and small should create an accetable use policy. An acceptable us policy tells employees exactly what they can and cannot do with company computers and other company IT resources.
First when creating an acceptable use policy you want to make it perfectly clear what an employee is allowed and not allowed to [...]

Category: Security  | Leave a Comment