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network scanning
Network scanning is a procedure for identifying active devices on a network by employing a feature or features in the network protocol to signal devices and await a response. Continue Reading
endpoint security (endpoint security management)
Endpoint security is an approach to network protection that requires each computing device on a corporate network to comply with certain standards before network access is granted. Continue Reading
Inside Ryder Truck Rental's PCI compliance project
In 2007, Julio Gonzalez, director of IT, GRC and network operations at Ryder Truck Rental, kicked off a PCI project aimed at addressing any credit card exposures. Continue Reading
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clean desk policy (CDP)
A clean desk policy (CDP) is a corporate directive that specifies how employees should leave their working space when they leave the office. Most CDPs require employees to clear their desks of all papers at the end of the day. Continue Reading
Securosis takes aim at midmarket security needs
Editorial Director Michael S. Mimoso talks with the crew at analyst firm Securosis about how the company's research will target midsized companies. Continue Reading
Five key challenges in managing identities
This podcast will synthesize the high-level security challenges of ID and access management into a 10-minute discussion.Continue Reading
Quiz: Must-have compliance technologies
A five-question multiple-choice quiz to test your understanding of the content presented by expert Trent Henry in this lesson of SearchSecurity.com's Compliance School.Continue Reading
Fact or fiction: Building upon existing compliance infrastructure
In a fast-paced "fact or fiction" format, Burton Group's Trent Henry will discuss the must-have compliance technologies and how an organization can piggy-back existing infrastructure to satisfy the regulators.Continue Reading
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.Continue Reading
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.Continue Reading
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Quiz: Building an identity and access management architecture
Find out how much you've learned about building an identity and access management architecture in Identity and Access Management Security School.Continue Reading
zombie computer (zombie bot)
A zombie (also known as a bot) is a computer that a remote attacker has accessed and set up to forward transmissions (including spam and viruses) to other computers on the Internet. (Continued)Continue Reading
script kiddy (or script kiddie)
Script kiddy (sometimes spelled kiddie) is a derogative term, originated by the more sophisticated crackers of computer security systems, for the more immature, but unfortunately often just as dangerous exploiter of security lapses on the Internet.Continue Reading
managed security services (MSS)
Managed security services (MSS) is a systematic approach to managing an organization's security needs.Continue Reading
spam filter
A spam filter is a program that is used to detect unsolicited and unwanted email and prevent those messages from getting to a user's inbox.Continue Reading
Snort
Snort is an open source network intrusion detection system (NIDS) created by Martin Roesch.Continue Reading
Back Orifice
Back Orifice is a rootkit program designed to expose the security deficiencies of Microsoft's Windows operating systems. The program's name is inspired by the name of Microsoft's BackOffice product. Created by a group of hackers called the Cult of...Continue Reading
personal firewall (desktop firewall)
A personal firewall (sometimes called a desktop firewall) is a software application used to protect a single Internet-connected computer from intruders. Personal firewall protection is especially useful for users with "always-on" connections such as...Continue Reading