IT Security
With all the talk about security certifications and working in IT security being hot right now and in the future, I was wondering if it would make more sense to try and get the Security + certification before trying to get another IT certification such as the MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator)? I’ve heard that [...]
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| June 18, 2008 2:47 PM
Application security,
Career development,
Career in Information Security,
Careers in networking,
Certification and specializations,
Certifications,
CISSP,
CISSP certification,
Desktop security,
IT careers,
MCSA,
MCSE,
Microsoft Windows,
Network security,
Networking,
Networking certifications,
Platform Security,
Security,
Security certifications,
Security management,
Security Program Management,
Securitychannel,
Staffing,
Windows Security
10 pts.
Unknown Threats
Apart from honeypots, what are the different methods to find unknown threats which are prevalent? and how to find methods to mitigate them. PS: all the vulnerabilities are known to all the n/w administrators and then can take measures to mitigate attacks but this doesnt happen..Hackers are at least 10 steps ahead..So how to find [...]
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| November 2, 2011 2:24 PM
Application security,
backdoors,
configuration,
Current threats,
Database,
Encryption,
Exchange,
Firewalls,
Forensics,
Hacking,
human factors,
Incident response,
Instant Messaging,
Intrusion management,
Network security,
Networking,
patching,
PEN testing,
Platform Security,
Secure Coding,
Security,
Software,
Spyware,
Tech support,
Trojans,
Viruses,
VPN,
vulnerability management,
Wireless,
worms
0 pts.
Paranoid about protecting my MAC address–Please read my story
What is the easiest way to protect your MAC address against spoofing? In 2004 I was the victim of a hacker that somehow spoofed my Cable Modem Mac address and used it to cover his identity while serving copyright material thru the internet. I was unsuspecting until my ISP one day suspended my service. I [...]
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| May 25, 2008 2:28 PM
Access control,
backdoors,
Browsers,
configuration,
Current threats,
filtering,
Firewalls,
Forensics,
Hacking,
human factors,
Incident response,
Intrusion management,
Network security,
patching,
PEN testing,
Platform Security,
Servers,
Spyware,
SSL/TLS,
Trojans,
Viruses,
VPN,
vulnerability management,
Web security,
Wireless,
worms
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Selecting an area within security to start
Hi, I’m studying for an MSc in Information Security from Royal Holloway University of London, I have a B.Engg. degree in computers and a PG Diploma in Networking and Communication as well as the CCSA and CCNA. I’m also studying for the CISSP. Now, with all these qualifications, could you please tell me which would [...]
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| June 25, 2008 4:06 PM
Access control,
Application security,
Biometrics,
Browsers,
Career development,
CCNA,
CCSA,
Certifications,
CISSP,
Compliance,
configuration,
CRM,
Current threats,
Database,
Digital certificates,
Disaster Recovery,
Encryption,
Exchange,
Firewalls,
Forensics,
Hacking,
Identity & Access Management,
Incident response,
Intrusion management,
MCSE,
Network security,
Networking,
patching,
PEN testing,
Platform Security,
Policies,
Risk management,
Secure Coding,
Security,
Security Program Management,
Spyware,
SSL/TLS,
Trojans,
Viruses,
VPN,
vulnerability management,
Web security,
Wireless,
worms
0 pts.
Procedures for a new area.
We are a company where we have expirience on network remote administration and now we have open a new area, The area of security. Now I need to start to make new procedures like when a new customer come to us and ask if we can handle the security for his network… I need to [...]
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| May 28, 2008 10:13 PM
Access control,
Application security,
backdoors,
Biometrics,
Browsers,
Cabling,
Compliance,
configuration,
CRM,
Current threats,
Database,
DataCenter,
Digital certificates,
Disaster Recovery,
Encryption,
Exchange,
filtering,
Firewalls,
Forensics,
Hacking,
Hardware,
Hubs,
human factors,
Identity & Access Management,
Incident response,
Instant Messaging,
Intrusion management,
Network management software,
Network security,
Networking,
Outsourcing,
patching,
PEN testing,
Platform Security,
Policies,
Project management,
provisioning,
Remote management,
Risk management,
Routers,
Secure Coding,
Security,
Security Program Management,
Security tokens,
Servers,
Single sign-on,
Spyware,
SSL/TLS,
Switches,
Trojans,
Viruses,
VPN,
vulnerability management,
Web security,
Wireless,
worms
0 pts.
computer protection with revert
I am looking for a solution wich will allow me to revert computers setting back to original each time computer reboots. Basically on reboot computer will earse all files and configurations made in previous session.
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| May 21, 2007 10:19 AM
Application security,
configuration,
Database,
Development,
Encryption,
Exchange,
Instant Messaging,
patching,
PEN testing,
Platform Security,
Secure Coding,
Security,
vulnerability management
0 pts.
malformed packet alert
I get this message from my router every 2 minuets or so. I tried blocking to ports that it attacks and the IP but the major issue is that, that IP is a broadcast IP, so i don’t know where it is coming from. What my question is, is how do is stop these alerts [...]
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| January 10, 2007 1:28 AM
Application security,
configuration,
Database,
Encryption,
Exchange,
Firewalls,
Forensics,
Incident response,
Instant Messaging,
Intrusion management,
Network security,
patching,
PEN testing,
Platform Security,
Secure Coding,
Security,
VPN,
vulnerability management,
Wireless
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Critical Error in Security Log
All, I mamange a Windows 2003 Small Business Server Network with 9 clients. The server provides all network services. We use Logon/logoff, shared storage, and print server functions. We do not use exchange except for the server reporting tool. We do use about 4 instances of SQL. All clients are Windows XP Professional patched to [...]
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| December 28, 2006 7:08 AM
Biometrics,
configuration,
DataCenter,
Desktops,
Digital certificates,
Identity & Access Management,
Management,
Microsoft Systems Management Server,
Microsoft Windows,
OS,
Patch management,
patching,
PEN testing,
Platform Security,
provisioning,
Security,
Security tokens,
Servers,
Single sign-on,
Software,
SQL Server,
Tech support,
vulnerability management
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Moving into the InfoSec role
I work at a company that currently does not have a position dedicated to information security. I come from a background in networking with a good portion of my focus on firewalls and other security related technologies. I am interested in positioning myself into the role of InfoSec Admin at my compnay and was hoping [...]
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| December 22, 2006 1:36 PM
Access control,
Application security,
backdoors,
Biometrics,
Browsers,
Compliance,
configuration,
CRM,
Current threats,
Database,
Digital certificates,
Disaster Recovery,
Encryption,
Exchange,
filtering,
Firewalls,
Forensics,
Hacking,
human factors,
Identity & Access Management,
Incident response,
Instant Messaging,
Intrusion management,
Network security,
patching,
PEN testing,
Platform Security,
Policies,
provisioning,
Risk management,
Secure Coding,
Security,
Security Program Management,
Security tokens,
Servers,
Single sign-on,
Spyware,
SSL/TLS,
Trojans,
Viruses,
VPN,
vulnerability management,
Web security,
Wireless,
worms
0 pts.
wireless vlan
hi all, is it possible to have one link from a switch to an access point and split the network into two networks a wireless network from the AP and a wired port for a user connected thru RJ45 and still keep it secured.
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| October 1, 2008 3:04 AM
Availability,
Bandwidth,
Compliance,
configuration,
CRM,
Disaster Recovery,
Ethernet,
FDDI,
H.323,
IPv4,
IPv6,
Network protocols,
Networking,
patching,
PEN testing,
Platform Security,
Policies,
Risk management,
Security,
Security Program Management,
TCP,
VoIP,
vulnerability management,
Wireless
0 pts.
security problem
Hello, I have small workgroup having 10 computers in my office. I do some personal work in office like using yahoo messenger, checking personal e-mails and some online banking site. But how does one of my senior knows it? I do everything lonely and securely so that nobody in the office knows it. But he [...]
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| February 19, 2008 3:44 AM
Access control,
Application security,
backdoors,
Backup & recovery,
Biometrics,
Browsers,
Career development,
Compliance,
configuration,
CRM,
Current threats,
Data analysis,
Database,
DataCenter,
DataManagement,
DB2,
Desktop management applications,
Development,
DHCP,
Digital certificates,
Disaster Recovery,
DNS,
Ecommerce applications,
Encryption,
Enterprise Desktop,
Exchange,
Exchange security,
filtering,
Firewalls,
Forensics,
Hacking,
human factors,
Identity & Access Management,
Incident response,
Instant Messaging,
Intel,
Interoperability,
Intrusion management,
LANDesk,
Lotus Domino,
McAfee,
Microsoft Systems Management Server,
Microsoft Windows,
Mobile security,
Network security,
Networking,
Networking services,
Oracle,
patching,
PC/Windows Connectivity,
PEN testing,
Platform Security,
Policies,
Postini,
provisioning,
Risk management,
Secure Coding,
Security,
Security Program Management,
Security tokens,
Servers,
Single sign-on,
Software,
Spam,
Spyware,
SSL/TLS,
Symantec,
Systems management software,
Tech support,
Trojans,
Vector Networks,
Viruses,
VPN,
vulnerability management,
Web security,
Wireless,
worms
10 pts.
Dos attack
I have been receiving security alert messages from our firewall nearly everyday. e.g TCP Packet – Source:144.120.8.89,39341 Destination:192.168.1.1,25 – [DOS] TCP Packet – Source:210.7.0.36,3473 Destination:210.7.12.23,135 – [DOS] Thu, 2006-10-19 16:30:03 – UDP Packet – Source:192.168.1.111,1443 Destination:202.62.124.238,53 – [Any(ALL) match] can someone help me… Thanks in advance Wanz.
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| July 8, 2009 4:36 PM
Access control,
Application security,
backdoors,
Biometrics,
Browsers,
Compliance,
configuration,
CRM,
Current threats,
Database,
Digital certificates,
Disaster Recovery,
Encryption,
Exchange,
filtering,
Firewalls,
Forensics,
Hacking,
human factors,
Identity & Access Management,
Incident response,
Instant Messaging,
Intrusion management,
Network security,
patching,
PEN testing,
Platform Security,
Policies,
provisioning,
Risk management,
Secure Coding,
Security,
Security Program Management,
Security tokens,
Servers,
Single sign-on,
Spyware,
SSL/TLS,
Trojans,
Viruses,
VPN,
vulnerability management,
Web security,
Wireless,
worms
0 pts.
Running Syantec Antivirus on a Windows Domain Controller
I am currently in the process of deploying Symantec AntiVirus Corporate edition in my Windows-based network. In the manual it states, Do not install the primary management server on the following: Miscrosoft Exchange Server, Web server, or programs that prevent you from restarting the computer at any given time. I assume the last one would [...]
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| November 24, 2007 9:53 AM
Access control,
Application security,
backdoors,
Biometrics,
Browsers,
configuration,
Current threats,
Database,
Desktops,
Development,
Digital certificates,
Encryption,
Exchange,
filtering,
Hacking,
human factors,
Identity & Access Management,
Instant Messaging,
Management,
Microsoft Windows,
Networking,
OS,
patching,
PEN testing,
Platform Security,
provisioning,
Secure Coding,
Security,
Security tokens,
Servers,
Single sign-on,
Spyware,
SQL Server,
SSL/TLS,
Trojans,
Viruses,
vulnerability management,
Web security,
worms
0 pts.
Best practices involving admin rights for user on user system
We are currently in the middle of figuring out the approach we are going to take in regard to a user having admin rights on their system. Typcially we set up a new user as an administrator on their system when they are logged into the domain. They don’t have a local admin account on [...]
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| August 18, 2010 4:23 PM
Access control,
Application security,
backdoors,
Biometrics,
Browsers,
Business/IT alignment,
Compliance,
configuration,
CRM,
Current threats,
Database,
DataCenter,
DataManagement,
Desktop management applications,
Digital certificates,
Disaster Recovery,
Encryption,
Exchange,
Exchange security,
filtering,
Firewalls,
Forensics,
Hacking,
Hardware,
human factors,
Identity & Access Management,
Incident response,
Instant Messaging,
Intrusion management,
Microsoft Systems Management Server,
Network security,
patching,
PEN testing,
Platform Security,
Policies,
Project management,
provisioning,
Risk management,
Routers,
Secure Coding,
Security,
Security Program Management,
Security tokens,
Servers,
Single sign-on,
Spyware,
SSL/TLS,
Systems management software,
Tech support,
Trojans,
Viruses,
VPN,
vulnerability management,
Web security,
Wireless,
worms
0 pts.
0 pts.
SECURE FTP SITE ON Windows 2003
We have a Windows 2003 IIS server setup behind our firewarll which is a PIX firewall. What is the best method to establish a secure FTP site on this IIS server? I have reviewed this topic on the internet and actually talked with somebody from IPSWITCH and the best method available is to purchase a [...]
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| September 8, 2006 8:22 AM
3Com,
Access,
Access control,
Application security,
Availability,
backdoors,
Bandwidth,
BEA,
Biometrics,
BroadVision,
Browsers,
Cabling,
Cisco,
Citrix Systems,
Compliance,
configuration,
Corporate portal applications,
CRM,
Current threats,
Database,
DataCenter,
Desktops,
Development,
Digital certificates,
Disaster Recovery,
Encryption,
Epicentric,
Exchange,
filtering,
Firewalls,
Forensics,
Hacking,
Hardware,
Hubs,
human factors,
IBM,
Identity & Access Management,
Incident response,
Instant Messaging,
Intrusion management,
Management,
Microsoft Office,
Microsoft Windows,
Network security,
Networking,
Oracle,
OS,
Patch management,
patching,
PEN testing,
PeopleSoft,
Performance management,
Ping,
Platform Security,
Plumtree,
Policies,
provisioning,
Risk management,
Routers,
SAP,
Secure Coding,
Security,
Security Program Management,
Security tokens,
Servers,
Single sign-on,
Spyware,
SQL Server,
SSL/TLS,
Switches,
Sybase,
TIBCO,
Trojans,
Viruses,
VPN,
vulnerability management,
Web security,
Web services,
Web Services Standards,
Web site design & management,
Wireless,
worms
0 pts.
how to replace motherboards without loosing installed XP or 2000.
Somebody out there must have figured out a reliable method of replacing a dead motherboard without loosing installed XP or 2000. Preferably a way that doesn’t include matching the old motherboard (or its chipset). I am tired of seeing the “blue screen of death” or the “NT loader not found” message. SOMEBODY HELP!
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| November 20, 2009 10:45 PM
configuration,
Desktop management applications,
Hardware,
Interoperability,
Microprocessors,
Microsoft Systems Management Server,
Microsoft Windows,
patching,
PEN testing,
Platform Security,
Software,
Tech support,
vulnerability management
0 pts.
mandatory profile in Windows server 2003
I have a working roaming profile. How do I make it a mandadory profile that users can never change?
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| August 22, 2006 5:18 PM
Biometrics,
configuration,
DataCenter,
Desktops,
Digital certificates,
Identity & Access Management,
Management,
Microsoft Windows,
OS,
patching,
PEN testing,
Platform Security,
provisioning,
Security,
Security tokens,
Servers,
Single sign-on,
SQL Server,
vulnerability management
0 pts.
terminal server and gpo
i have a server 2003 that configure as a terminal server, and i want implement a strict acess to this server from client (xp pro) to that server, i create ou that called “for terminal users” and create for that ou a gpo, now,, i want to know how should i change the gpo to [...]
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| August 7, 2006 5:01 PM
Access control,
Application security,
backdoors,
Biometrics,
Brightmail,
Browsers,
Business/IT alignment,
Career development,
CipherTrust,
ClearSwift,
Compliance,
configuration,
CRM,
Current threats,
Data analysis,
Database,
Digital certificates,
Disaster Recovery,
E-business,
Encryption,
Exchange,
Exchange security,
filtering,
Firewalls,
Forensics,
Hacking,
human factors,
Identity & Access Management,
Incident response,
Instant Messaging,
Intrusion management,
McAfee,
MessageLabs,
Network security,
Outsourcing,
Partner facing,
patching,
PEN testing,
Platform Security,
Policies,
Postini,
Project management,
provisioning,
Risk management,
Rockliffe,
Secure Coding,
Security,
Security Program Management,
Security tokens,
Servers,
Single sign-on,
Spam,
SpamAssassin,
Spyware,
SSL/TLS,
SurfControl,
Symantec,
TrendMicro,
Trojans,
Viruses,
VPN,
vulnerability management,
Web security,
Wireless,
worms
0 pts.
Installation and updates
Howdy folks, Tryin to keep things going around here….need some advice. I have Win2003 servers and Active Directory…..single domain….approx. 100 client computers…..one location. Am upgrading all computers from Office XP to Office 2003. My project: Install Office 2003 and all updates remotely without going to each machine. My progress: I tried the method of creating [...]
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| April 23, 2008 9:36 PM
Access control,
Active Directory,
Application security,
backdoors,
Bandwidth,
Browsers,
Cabling,
Cisco,
Compliance,
configuration,
CRM,
Current threats,
Database,
DataCenter,
Desktop management applications,
Desktops,
Development,
DHCP,
Disaster Recovery,
Distribution/logistics applications,
DNS,
Encryption,
Ethernet,
Exchange,
filtering,
Firewalls,
Forensics,
General Directories,
Hacking,
Hardware,
Help Desk,
Hubs,
human factors,
Incident response,
Instant Messaging,
Intrusion management,
Lotus Domino,
Management,
Microsoft Office,
Microsoft Operations Manager,
Microsoft Systems Management Server,
Microsoft Windows,
Network applications management,
Network management software,
Network monitoring,
Network protocols,
Network security,
Networking,
Networking services,
OS,
Patch management,
patching,
PEN testing,
Platform Security,
Policies,
Project management,
Protocol analysis,
Remote management,
Risk management,
Routers,
Secure Coding,
Security,
Security Program Management,
Servers,
Software,
Software testing,
Spyware,
SQL Server,
SSL/TLS,
Switches,
Systems management software,
TCP,
Tech support,
Trojans,
Viruses,
VPN,
vulnerability management,
Web security,
Wireless,
worms
0 pts.