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Integrating security into networks

• Key technologies in a network perimeter intrusion defense strategy

  In this article, Joel Snyder introduces technologies that act as strong network perimeter defenses.  Continue Reading

• Write it down: Network security documentation basics

  Joel Snyder reveals the specific network security documentation that will help move disaster recovery plans along.  Continue Reading

• 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.  Continue Reading

• How to keep a remote access VPN working smoothly

  Test your VPN deployment by reviewing these three important tips from network pro Joel Snyder.  Continue Reading

• PCI DSS requirement: Building and maintaining a secure network

  The first PCI focus area requires a set of documented configuration standards, perimeter and endpoint protection.  Continue Reading

• Buying an IPS: Determine why you need intrusion prevention

  Learn how to develop the right IPS strategy for your network by first asking why your organization needs intrusion prevention. This is the first in a seven-part series.  Continue Reading

• Configuring a Windows network infrastructure: Wired, wireless security

  Jennifer Jabbusch explains how four Windows network components will help you achieve better wireless and wired port security authentication.  Continue Reading

• Network-based integrity monitoring keeps website hacks in check

  Network integrity monitoring software brings the concept of file-based integrity monitoring, required by regulations such as PCI-DSS, to a company's online presence.  Continue Reading

• Network security begins with device discovery and assessment

  Understanding your IP address ranges and device locations will help you prioritize and respond to security incidents.  Continue Reading

• Understand the differences in network access control solutions

  Overcome the industry's varied and poor definitions for network access controls. Learn which type of NAC best fits your organization by understanding its enforcement method.  Continue Reading

• Three steps to achieve security for smartphones within a budget

  Expensive mobile device security management systems don't fit within midmarket budgets. Following these three steps will offset the risks posed by unsecured mobile devices -- and do so within budget.  Continue Reading

• Turn your $34.99 router into a firewall

  Converting a small-office network router into a firewall is one way a midmarket organizations can leverage existing infrastructure for security.  Continue Reading

• Starting points for network monitoring

  When looking at automated network monitoring tools, your first considerations should be uptime and reachability of systems.  Continue Reading