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Legal Issues of Cloud Forensics
Cloud forensics involves exploring issues a company and its forensic examiner may face when suffering a breach of company information in the cloud. What issues will they face, and, if needed, how can they collect information from the cloud?
Top Ten Cybersecurity Risks: How Prepared Are you for 2013?
When it comes to cyber security, we have a lot to look out for, take precautions against, and be paranoid about. Don't forget that attacks don't get worse, they are always getting better.
Zero Day Exploits
A zero day exploit is an attack that was previously unknown to the target or security experts in general.
Ten Steps to Better, Stronger Passwords
Here are some tips to help you create effective passwords, and how to keep your passwords safer.
Seven Security Myths of Windows 7
Computer security should take a layered approach; here are seven myths about computer security that may help you secure your system.
12 Steps to Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Success
The opportunities and challenges bring your own device (BYOD) represents are real; enterprises must make their network infrastructure BYOD-ready to meet the onslaught.
Network+ 2011 Exam N10-005 Updates
After a domain comparison between the new N10-005 exam and the previous N10-004 exam objectives, here are some tips to help you prepare to take the Network+ Exam N10-005.
New Topics on Security SY0-301 from Domains 2.0-6.0
The new version of the CompTIA Security+ 2011 (SY0-301) has been released and as you prepare to take it, you need to focus on these three main security areas: application, data and host.
Five Tips to Help You Prepare for the Updated 2012 CISSP Exam
In January 2012, the CISSP exam is scheduled for its first major update in several years; here are five tips that can help you successfully prepare for the updated exam.
Hacking Back in Self-Defense: Is It legal? Should It Be?
Hacking Back: As new laws are explored, old ones amended, and solutions sought, let's think outside the box and give the good guys the advantage, or at least a fighting chance.
10 Current Security Threats for Individuals
With many new, unforseen threats to your online and wireless security, it is more important than ever to be cautious, ask questions, not accept information at face value, and be a bit skeptical.
Ten New Topics on Security+ 2011 (SY0-301) (Domain 1.0: Network Security)
The new CompTIA Security+ 2011 (SY0-301) exam has been significantly updated; in the first topical domain: Network Security, there are at least 10 important new or updated topics that you need to focus on as you prepare for the exam.
Security Log Analysis: Saving the World, One Company at a Time
With less effort than you might expect, you can build consistent security log analysis processes to protect your organization.
Your Prescription for a Robust Healthcare IT Disaster Recovery Plan
No organization hopes for a disaster, but a quick and effective disaster recovery plan can make the difference between an incident and a catastrophe; this is particularly true for the health care industry.
10 Essential Security Policies
Discover ten essential IT security guidelines that every organization needs to have in place to protect resources and knowledge.
Security on a Budget
Saving money on security is about making sound decisions on the right products that provide the best security for their cost.
Ten Ways Hackers Breach Security
Hacking, cracking, and cyber crimes can wreak havoc on an organization. This white paper discusses ten common methods hackers use to breach your existing security, and what you can do to protect yourself.
14 Security Policy Tips
Every organization needs a security policy, no matter its size; here are 14 tips to refine your existing policy or to craft a policy if you don't already have one.
How to Defend Against DDoS Attacks and Strengthen Security Controls
This white paper examines some valuable lessons in network security by analyzing how to defend against Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks.
13 Infrastructure Decisions That Result In Poor IT Security
This white paper presents 13 common infrastructure decisions that can result in poor IT Security.
10 Ways Malicious Code Reaches Your Private Network
Learn 10 common ways that malicious code can penetrate your network.
10 Security Concerns for Cloud Computing
Discover some of the risks and benefits of cloud computing to be sure it is the right solution for you.
The SonicWALL Approach To Consolidating Network Security Infrastructure and Cutting Costs
This white paper identifies the benefits available to organizations that replace their collection of network security point products with consolidated UTM devices.
13 Skills Every IT Pro Should Have
In this white paper, seven experienced IT professionals working in the networking, programming, project management, and security fields share what they believe are the most important skills that every IT pro should know.
VoIP Phone Hardening - Part 2
This white paper examines some of the ways to secure messaging using Cisco Communictions Manager (CUCM).
Cisco Security Troubleshooting: Part III - Intrusion Prevention Systems
This white paper focuses on troubleshooting the proper sensing operation of a signature-based Intrusion Prevention System (IPS).
VoIP Phone Hardening - Part 1
This white paper can help you protect your Cisco IP Phones against potential hacker attacks.
Cisco Security Troubleshooting: Part I - Connectivity Through ASA or PIX Firewalls
This paper focuses on the most effective use of both GUI-based and CLI-based troubleshooting tools.
Cisco Security Troubleshooting: Part II - Virtual Private Networks
This paper examines the use of CLI debug and show commands and explores the three primary VPN implementation areas: Site-to-Site with IPSec; Remote Access with IPSec; and Remote Access with SSL.
Preparing for Tomorrow's Threat Today: What We Can Learn from the History of Malware and Defenses
This white paper provides a history of attacks and defenses and points out the directions in which security professionals need to look.
Understanding the Basic Configuration of the Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA)
This paper helps you understand the basic configuration of the Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA).