Security Questions and Answers
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Looking for Basel ii training...

I would like to take the Basel ii Certification, but I feel that I am not ready, does anyone know a training course? Which will be not expensive, and good.  

View Answer   |  Nov 15 2009  1:00 AM GMT
basel, Basel ii, Basel ii Training
asked by KebabIT

  90 pts.

Next-generation firewalls: What are your thoughts?

Shamus McGillicuddy recently delved into the topic of next-generation firewalls, and I wanted to know -- how many of you have implemented next-gen firewalls in your environment? Do you see this as being a legitimate trend for the future, or is it just a lot of hype?

View Answer   |  Nov 12 2009  9:56 PM GMT
Open IT Forum, Firewalls, Next-Generation Firewalls
asked by JennyMack

  3330 pts.

The IT Blog Top 10: Nov. 12, 2009

10. How to use command line arguments in VBScript via the Wscript.Arguments Object Jerry Lees offers up an indispensible guide for VBScripters. 9. Standard Server 2003 Migration to SBS 2008 Part 3 Roger Crawford’s third part of his series on Server 2003 migrations. 8. Success of 64-bit Internet...

Answer Question   |  Nov 12 2009  7:00 PM GMT
AS/400, Channel, CIO
asked by Michael Morisy

  720 pts.

SA Password change for SQL

 What is the easiest procedure for changing the SA password, and what is the procedure for testing the password change? Software/Hardware used: SQL 2005 SP3

View Answer   |  Nov 12 2009  5:52 PM GMT
SQL 2005 admin, SQL 2005, SQL 2005 SP3
asked by Syscheck

  5 pts.

ASA vs. Firebox

I have a 150 user network, one main office with majority of users and 5 other branch offices.  15 servers and I use a Firebox 1000 for a firewall, i am gold that I should use a Cisco ASA 5510 for my firewall and management.  Is this the best for the price? Software/Hardware used: Firebox 1000...

View Answer   |  Nov 12 2009  4:45 PM GMT
Cisco ASA, Cisco ASA 5510, WatchGuard Firebox Edge X55e
asked by KAS09

  5 pts.

ACLs for Lab 6 Packet Tracer

Im trying to create an acl to permit and deny certain hosts to access certain services. below is the criteria, but for some reason my ACL doesnt accomplish the requirement.  Would you help please?? allow tw-dsl host web access to the Intranet server  allow tw-cable host access to the Intranet...

View Answer   |  Nov 11 2009  9:36 PM GMT
ACL, Router configuration, Firewalls
asked by Mellie

  5 pts.

Educating your users on security policies

What measures do you/your organization take to educate employees on network security policies? Do you include this information in new hire training? Do you hold special training? Does your include any unique or particular provisions?

asked by JennyMack

  3330 pts.

Cisco 1548U: A managable switch?

I have a aCsico 1548U.  Unfortunately for a project that I am working on right now we need a managable switch, and there is a huge lack of funds.  Is it possible to make the 1548U into a managable switch so that I can achieve my goal? Software/Hardware used: Cisco 1548U

View Answer   |  Nov 10 2009  7:07 PM GMT
Cisco, Unmanaged Switches, IOS
asked by Jhazard112

  40 pts.

Microsoft Vista file sharing slowness

My client is experiencing slowness access excel files on a vista share drive, the OS on the other computers is vista also.  What would cause this problem? Software/Hardware used: Microsoft Vista

View Answer   |  Nov 10 2009  6:09 PM GMT
Vista, file sharing, Antivirus software
asked by Reggies

  45 pts.

Disk copy detection

I suspect my portable hard drive has been copied without authorization. Is there a way to detect what and when any data on portable hard drive has been copied ? Software/Hardware used: Passport portable hard drive

View Answer   |  Nov 10 2009  4:44 PM GMT
Security, External hard drive, Data Leakage
asked by 4clifford

  5 pts.

NAC recommendation

I am doing NAC research for my company to see what would be the best solution to implement it. We having serious problems with managed and unmanaged users coming onto the network which spread alot of viruses, thats why we need control who is coming onto the network.To give you some background info...

Answer Question   |  Nov 10 2009  7:12 AM GMT
NAC, Access control, Enterasys
asked by Rishard

  5 pts.

VLAN help, routing?

I have some Powerconnect 6248 Layer 3 switches that I'm working with. I've never worked with VLANs before so I'm totally lost here. I don't know CLI so I'm using the GUI. I have workstations and servers set up on 192.168.0.x/255.255.255.0, workstations on 192.168.1.x/255.255.255.0, and workstations...

View Answer   |  Nov 9 2009  7:36 PM GMT
VLAN, Routing, PowerConnect
asked by Solareclipse2

  35 pts.

Help analyzing a minidump file

A user I support has been having an ongoing bsod problem. I've been analyzing his minidump files for awhile now, and to me, they look to always point to crypto.sys as the problem driver. Crypto.sys is a driver used by Netscreen Remote (VPN client). Apparently, upgrading to the latest version is...

Answer Question   |  Nov 9 2009  3:32 PM GMT
CRYPTO, Blue Screen of Death, BizTalk
asked by Lordhowe

  105 pts.

Pushing certification out via Active Directory on Windows 2003 Domain

We've setup an internal website that contains a certificate that IE flags. I've tried pushing the cert out via AD using group policy, but most of our users are still being prompted about the certificate. I've imported the certifcate under Computer Config - Windows Settings - Security...

asked by Wefwefwefwefwef

  5 pts.

Coding to prevent table overflows withing programs

In this new world of zero tollerance for abends and the goal of 100% production stability, I have been charged with determining the best method to prevent abends due to internal program table overflows.  Our environment has Cobol, Eztrieve and Assembler programs with internal tables.  We are...

View Answer   |  Nov 6 2009  5:14 PM GMT
Buffer overflow, ABEND, COBOL
asked by NanetteHaraden

  15 pts.

Which auditing solution should be used for banking service?

I'm working in a firm specialized in providing banking services. I'm working on a user control mechanism and as part of the mechanism I need an auditing solution. Here are the requirements I have for my system: Logging all the command that users enter and preferably storing them on a per user...

Answer Question   |  Nov 6 2009  5:05 PM GMT
Linux, Syslog, Linux security
asked by Linux - Ask the Expert

  230 pts.

How to install a digital certificate

Has anyone installed a digital certificate on an iSeries lately?  For example, a certificate from VeriSign or GoDaddy.  Can you give me any pointers? After the certificate is installed we need to export it to a Microsoft ISA server which will be the front door for users who need to use our AS/400...

View Answer   |  Nov 6 2009  1:44 AM GMT
i5 520, i520, V5R4
asked by WoodEngineer

  2280 pts.

Windows Security - Audit Risk

I am performing internal audit on windows security monitoring process.  The client performs periodic review of windows domain administrators to detect if there were any unauthorized access.  For one of the review, we found out the individual was reviewing her own activity. My first thought is...

View Answer   |  Nov 5 2009  7:33 PM GMT
Windows Security, IT auditing, OS
asked by Toosunneo

  50 pts.

The IT Blog Top 10: Nov. 5, 2009

10. Using VRDP to view VirtualBox virtual machines remotely Rick Vanover has put together a useful tutorial for Sun’s xVM VirtualBox. 9. How to reset the Cisco Catalyst Switch to Factory Defaults Yasir Irfan offers some advice for those needing a fresh late on Catalyst switches. 8. Independent...

Answer Question   |  Nov 5 2009  4:01 PM GMT
ITKE, Channel, CIO
asked by Michael Morisy

  720 pts.

How was your last IT compliance audit experience?

How was your latest IT compliance audit experience? Were there any particular pain points or worries you had?

Answer Question   |  Nov 4 2009  4:07 PM GMT
Open IT Forum, IT Compliance, IT audits
asked by JennyMack

  3330 pts.

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