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Quiz: Securing your first remote office
A five-question multiple-choice quiz to test your understanding of the content presented by expert David Strom in this lesson of SearchSecurity.com's Integration of Networking and Security School. Quiz
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Websense releases downloadable data loss prevention suite
Administrators can deploy a suite with full DLP inspection capabilities in 30 minutes, Websense said. Article | 08 Jul 2010
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Critical infrastructure defense is distributed, says NERC security chief
NERC security officer Michael Assante said the national cybersecurity defense and threat strategy is a shared responsibility among today's corporate security professionals. Article | 20 Apr 2010
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New Cisco IOS bugs pose tempting targets, says Black Hat researcher
VoIP implementations, basic coding within the devices and few router security features have made them an increasingly attractive target. Article | 30 Jul 2009
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How to make data loss prevention tools affordable and manageable for midmarket
Data loss prevention can work for the midmarket if organizations have streamlined requirements and can easily identify and locate sensitive data. Article | 11 Jun 2009
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Secure software development lifecycle: An approach for SMBs
Small businesses that lack the resources to implement the full MSDL can use its basic tenants to provide more secure software development. Tip
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Security management plan reveals essential business security upgrades
As companies create their security management plan for the coming year, they should look to upgrades in Linux and Windows operating systems, Adobe applications and Internet browsers to improve their overall security position. Tip
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WPA security: Enabling the best WiFi security for SMBs
To choose the best WiFi security for the small or midsized business, consider using WPA Enterprise or wireless access points with WPA-E authentication, or use a Windows hosted RADIUS service. Network security expert Mike Chapple explains how to provi... Tip
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Key technologies in a network perimeter intrusion defense strategy
In this article, Joel Snyder introduces technologies that act as strong network perimeter defenses. Tip
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Write it down: Network security documentation basics
Joel Snyder reveals the specific network security documentation that will help move disaster recovery plans along. Tip
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Divide and conquer: Manage network traffic with network segmentation
Joel Snyder explains how to "divide and conquer" using network segmentation. Tip
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Using NetStat commands and Microsoft Port Reporter tool to find network connections
Expert Tom Chmielarski answers a reader's question about how to determine what programs are making connections to the Internet or other network systems. Tip
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Buying an IPS: Determine your form factor requirements
Your choice of either a standalone IPS appliance, or one integrated in a firewall, gives your different levels of functionality to consider as well. This is the fifth in a seven-part series. Tip
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Buying an IPS: Determine your performance requirements
Intrusion prevention system performance is dependant on many variables and how it is configured. Test with your network traffic before investing in an IPS. This is the fourth in a seven-part series. Tip
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Buying an IPS: Decide which applications and protocols your IPS will protect
Application and protocol coverage varies in signature-, rate- and behavior-based intrusion prevention systems. Understanding the differences is crucial to your IPS investments. This is the third in a seven-part series. Tip
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Streamlining your network security infrastructure
Learn how to save money by streamlining your network security infrastructure. Video
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NAC Basics: Laying the groundwork
What exactly is NAC, how can you know if it's right for your business and how can you implement a NAC configuration? In this first video of a two-part series, Joel Snyder of Opus One explains what NAC is and how it can benefit your company. Video
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Real-world best practices for securing remote offices
Preparation is important when securing a remote office or branch office, but there's nothing like the skills and experience gained from actually undergoing the experience. Podcasts
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Intrusion Defense School: Perimeter defense
In this video, learn about the basics of intrusion defense. Joel Snyder, a senior partner with consulting firm Opus One in Tucson, Ariz., defines the network perimeter and the technologies crucial to success, including corporate intrusion detection s... Video
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Securing your first remote office: Solutions for under $10,000
Expert David Strom offers some best practices for securing remote data and remote network devices. Video
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Secure software development lifecycle: An approach for SMBs
Small businesses that lack the resources to implement the full MSDL can use its basic tenants to provide more secure software development. Tip
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Security management plan reveals essential business security upgrades
As companies create their security management plan for the coming year, they should look to upgrades in Linux and Windows operating systems, Adobe applications and Internet browsers to improve their overall security position. Tip
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WPA security: Enabling the best WiFi security for SMBs
To choose the best WiFi security for the small or midsized business, consider using WPA Enterprise or wireless access points with WPA-E authentication, or use a Windows hosted RADIUS service. Network security expert Mike Chapple explains how to provi... Tip
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Key technologies in a network perimeter intrusion defense strategy
In this article, Joel Snyder introduces technologies that act as strong network perimeter defenses. Tip
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Write it down: Network security documentation basics
Joel Snyder reveals the specific network security documentation that will help move disaster recovery plans along. Tip
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Divide and conquer: Manage network traffic with network segmentation
Joel Snyder explains how to "divide and conquer" using network segmentation. Tip
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Using NetStat commands and Microsoft Port Reporter tool to find network connections
Expert Tom Chmielarski answers a reader's question about how to determine what programs are making connections to the Internet or other network systems. Tip
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Buying an IPS: Determine your form factor requirements
Your choice of either a standalone IPS appliance, or one integrated in a firewall, gives your different levels of functionality to consider as well. This is the fifth in a seven-part series. Tip
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Buying an IPS: Determine your performance requirements
Intrusion prevention system performance is dependant on many variables and how it is configured. Test with your network traffic before investing in an IPS. This is the fourth in a seven-part series. Tip
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Websense releases downloadable data loss prevention suite
Administrators can deploy a suite with full DLP inspection capabilities in 30 minutes, Websense said. Article
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Learn how to leverage your network infrastructure to gain efficiencies and secure access to network assets. Also, get information that will help your midmarket IT organization decide which security tasks are the responsibility of network administrators, and which are handled by security administrators.