Do you use security metrics with your clients?
Some experts say that security VARs and consultants aren’t doing enough to help their clients formulate meaningful security metrics. The argument is that the typical security metrics aren’t business-focused enough (e.g., cost reduction), so most companies end up viewing security as just an overhead grudge purchase. Do you think more can be done to make [...]

Answer Question   |  July 21, 2008  6:40 PM
Security, Security Channel, VAR

Windows networking: how to display access points and other computers on the network
I have a wireless LAN at home but am confused about how to display access points and other computers on the network. I use an iMAC, a PC with XP, and a Netgear wireless router. I don’t use any wired connections. What/how should I be able to see of this network from the XP machine? [...]

Answer Question   |  April 18, 2008  5:19 PM
Access Points, Displays, iMac, Netgear, Network, Networking, PC, Routers, Windows networking, Windows XP, Wireless, Wireless LAN, Wireless routers, WLAN

Are network access control products finally living up to their billing?
Network access control (NAC) products sound like a good idea. And they seem to work well to protect against inadvertent pollution by authorized users. But some experts think we should be skeptical that NAC products can fend off hostile attacks. Do you think NAC products are being oversold as the last word on network security? [...]

Answer Question   |  July 21, 2008  4:08 PM
Networking Channel, Security Channel

How to determine if a client-side Internet connection is using VPN?
A German Seti@Home user is asking the Boinc developers’ forum how one can determine if a TCP/IP connection is a VPN connection or not. Management of his company does not want Boinc using the connection if it is a VPN. Can you tell me how one can tell if a client-side Internet connection is a [...]

Answer Question   |  June 20, 2012  7:42 PM
Channel, Network monitoring, Networking Channel, VAR, VPN

How would you rate the Certified Ethical Hacker designation vs. CISSP?
How would you rate the Certified Ethical Hacker designation vs. CISSP? What are the differences? What are the advantages of one over the other? Thanks for any opinion you can offer.

Answer Question   |  April 8, 2008  7:37 PM
CEH, Certifications, Channel, CISSP, Security certifications, Security Channel, VAR

Question about Canadian Call Center processing US Credit Cards
If you are a Canadian Call Center processing US Credit Cards for US residents over the phone for another reseller do you have to be PCI compliant? Assume no software is hosted or stored on premise bit is done by a 3rd party based in US. What regulations does the Call Center fall under?

Answer Question   |  April 4, 2008  7:30 PM
Channel, Credit cards, IT Channel, VAR

Need help designing a network for videoconferencing for a campus?
What type of severs, routers, bridges, switches and cables are suitable for videoconferencing? Also, how do you design a network for videoconferencing for a campus? Please help me. Thank you.

Answer Question   |  April 8, 2008  7:27 PM
Channel, Network design, Networking Channel, Routers, Servers, Switches, VAR, Video conferencing

Call Center regulations in Canada
If you are a Canadian Call Center processing US Credit Cards for US residents over the phone for another reseller do you have to be PCI compliant? Assume no software is hosted or stored on premise bit is done by a 3rd party based in US. What regulations does the Call Center fall under?

Answer Question   |  March 24, 2008  1:15 PM
Call center outsourcing, Call Centers, Channel

How a router helps in delivering and connecting two networks at different places
How does a router help in delivering and connecting two networks at different places, say for example one sends some data from India to a friend in the USA and they are working on different machines: one is working on a PC machine and the other on a MAC machine?

Answer Question   |  February 27, 2008  9:11 PM
Data transfer, Mac, Networking, PC, Routers

considering CCaas Converged Communications as a service
looking at replacing existing PBX with a CCaas soultion to gain the benefit of voip without using IT resources to suppport voice and data in house. Looking for any positve or negitive experiences.

Answer Question   |  February 14, 2008  7:06 PM
CCaas, Managed Services, Management, VoIP

Windows XP Tablet Edition getting error with atginahook.dll
Hello, I am troubleshooting a laptop running Windows XP Tablet Edition, and am getting errors when trying to boot into Windows. The system starts up normally, but when it gets to the login screen, it has an error message which states: “User Interface Error The Logon User Interface DLL ATGinaHook.dll failed to load Contact your [...]

Answer Question   |  January 28, 2008  2:49 PM
Login, Tablet, Windows XP

Thinkpad Fan Error
We have an IBM Thinkpad that is giving us a “Fan Error” message during boot up. The fan has been replaced and we still get the same error message. Anyone have any thoughts on how to fix the problem? TIA.

Answer Question   |  February 15, 2010  7:08 PM
Fan Error, Thinkpad

logic gates
what is the logic behind logic gates

Answer Question   |  December 14, 2007  11:33 AM
Logic gates

What is the simplest way to Encrypt Emails for Business?
I have been tasked by my CEO to setup Email Encryption for 150 users so they can send sensitive information to business partners and end users. We are currently running Microsoft Exchange Server 2003. I would like a system which is simple to implement and has a low overhead to administer and does not impact [...]

Answer Question   |  February 21, 2008  10:20 AM
Certificates, Email, Email encryption, Encryption, Exchange 2003, Managed Services

about 2E ( AllFusion 2E) formly known as synon
i need an ebook or nay kind of link for information for learning about t synon tool used on as/400 system. can you please help you can send me information at manavgeet@hotmail.com thanks in advance

Answer Question   |  March 6, 2009  10:33 PM
AllFusion, Synon

Waveforms
what is the difference between discrete and continuous wavefroms?

Answer Question   |  October 25, 2007  7:35 PM
Data and voice convergence

Recommendations for hosted intrusion detection and prevention system vendor?
Hello, I am looking for a 100% outsourced (hosted, managed, etc.) intrusion detection and prevention system vendor for use in the payment card industry. They should be able to demonstrate recognition of and compliance with PCI security parameters. Does anyone have any qualified recommendations based on experience with particular vendors? If you have contact information [...]

Answer Question   |  October 19, 2007  5:27 AM
hosted, IDS, Intrusion detection, Intrusion detection and defense, Intrusion detection and prevention, Intrusion detection systems, Intrusion management, Intrusion prevention, Intrusion prevention systems, outsourced, Security

Getting rid of password on Mac G4 running OS 4.7
Question posted on behalf of Jim: The problem: I purchased a Hard Drive from a company that sells used equipment which I installed in a Mac G4 computer. It had OS X 4.7 on it and was up and running as soon as it was installed. The problem is that it is/was secured with name/password. [...]

Answer Question   |  September 21, 2007  1:32 PM
Mac hardware, Mac OS prior to OS X

How to unsubscribe
I am getting ready to Retire from my current employer. I will not be working in this field as I have started a very different and unique business. have looked all around to find out how to unsubscribe but can not easily find out how. If anyone knows how, please let me know.

Answer Question   |  June 11, 2007  4:25 PM
AS/400, AS/400 careers, Backup & recovery, Career development, CRM, E-business, Instant Messaging, Partner facing, Web services, Web site design & management

Macintosh running on PC
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Answer Question   |  July 28, 2008  12:26 AM
Mac OS, OS emulators, PC, Virtual software, VMware