Security, perceived threats.
Not really sure what you are asking. Just looking for opinions? Or do you need specific help figuring something out? Thanks.
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| December 1, 2010 9:15 PM
Security and commodity brokers, Security threats
Not really sure what you are asking. Just looking for opinions? Or do you need specific help figuring something out? Thanks.
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| December 1, 2010 9:15 PM
Security and commodity brokers, Security threats
Mobile encryption / security
The companies which develop mobile security and encryption Check Point Software Technologies Ltd, www.checkpoint.com/products/datasecurity/mobile/ McAfee, check the link: www.mcafee.com/us/enterprise/solutions/mobile_security/encryption_and_security_for_mobile_devices.html There r several company that works for the same. Look for EmNichs references. Thanks
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| December 1, 2010 10:42 AM
Encryption, Mobile device security, Mobile devices, Mobile security, Mobile security threats
The companies which develop mobile security and encryption Check Point Software Technologies Ltd, www.checkpoint.com/products/datasecurity/mobile/ McAfee, check the link: www.mcafee.com/us/enterprise/solutions/mobile_security/encryption_and_security_for_mobile_devices.html There r several company that works for the same. Look for EmNichs references. Thanks
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| December 1, 2010 10:42 AM
Encryption, Mobile device security, Mobile devices, Mobile security, Mobile security threats
Forgot password on Excel
No way in a normal procedure ! If u set as read only when u provide password at the time of saving the file, then u may open the file as just read only mode. Else U have to download a 3rd party SW to recover ur password. The link that provides free SW: http://www.freewordexcelpassword.com/index.php?id=download [...]
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| December 1, 2010 6:32 AM
excel, Excel 2010, LAN, Microsoft Excel password protection, Password cracking, Password recovery, Windows XP Professional SP3
No way in a normal procedure ! If u set as read only when u provide password at the time of saving the file, then u may open the file as just read only mode. Else U have to download a 3rd party SW to recover ur password. The link that provides free SW: http://www.freewordexcelpassword.com/index.php?id=download [...]
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| December 1, 2010 6:32 AM
excel, Excel 2010, LAN, Microsoft Excel password protection, Password cracking, Password recovery, Windows XP Professional SP3
Is there an application for notifying me of harmful emails?
If you don’t know the sender and are not expecting the message, delete it. Maybe try the <a href=”http://free.antivirus.com/email-id/index.html”>TrendMicro eMail ID tool</a>. Consider also following the Twitter feed for <a href=”http://twitter.com/#!/InBoxRevenge”>InBoxRevenge</a> or checking out their <a href=”http://ksforum.inboxrevenge.com/”>forums</a>.
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| November 30, 2010 3:41 PM
Linux OS, Phishing, Windows Server 2008
If you don’t know the sender and are not expecting the message, delete it. Maybe try the <a href=”http://free.antivirus.com/email-id/index.html”>TrendMicro eMail ID tool</a>. Consider also following the Twitter feed for <a href=”http://twitter.com/#!/InBoxRevenge”>InBoxRevenge</a> or checking out their <a href=”http://ksforum.inboxrevenge.com/”>forums</a>.
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| November 30, 2010 3:41 PM
Linux OS, Phishing, Windows Server 2008
Basic salary for information security careers
See, different courses have their difference structures and views. MCITP: The Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification helps validate that an individual has the comprehensive set of skills necessary to perform a particular job role, like database administrator or enterprise messaging administrator. MCITP certifications build on the technical proficiency measured in the Microsoft Certified Technology [...]
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| November 30, 2010 9:04 AM
CCNA, CCNA Certification, Information security careers, MCITP, RHCE
See, different courses have their difference structures and views. MCITP: The Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification helps validate that an individual has the comprehensive set of skills necessary to perform a particular job role, like database administrator or enterprise messaging administrator. MCITP certifications build on the technical proficiency measured in the Microsoft Certified Technology [...]
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| November 30, 2010 9:04 AM
CCNA, CCNA Certification, Information security careers, MCITP, RHCE
3rd party connectivity to SQL server through firewall
Configure the firewall so that their public IP has access through the firewall. Ensure that the login which they use to connect to the SQL Server instance has only the minimum permissions needed. As long as the firewall is configured so that only their public IP can access it, the risk is minimal, although anyone [...]
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| November 28, 2010 6:47 AM
DMZ, Firewalls, SQL, SQL connectivity, SQL Server
Configure the firewall so that their public IP has access through the firewall. Ensure that the login which they use to connect to the SQL Server instance has only the minimum permissions needed. As long as the firewall is configured so that only their public IP can access it, the risk is minimal, although anyone [...]
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| November 28, 2010 6:47 AM
DMZ, Firewalls, SQL, SQL connectivity, SQL Server
Windows-based software for PC monitoring
There r no of sw which helps to fulfill ur demand. U go for this, which is free and fulfill ur demand. or For more info please link to this site www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/learnmore/tulloch_pc_health.mspx Hope it may helps u !
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| November 26, 2010 11:38 AM
Application monitoring, User profiles, Windows Application
There r no of sw which helps to fulfill ur demand. U go for this, which is free and fulfill ur demand. or For more info please link to this site www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/learnmore/tulloch_pc_health.mspx Hope it may helps u !
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| November 26, 2010 11:38 AM
Application monitoring, User profiles, Windows Application
How to encrypt an .exe file into a .Jpeg file?
1) Create a new folder and make sure that the options ‘show hidden files and folders’ is checked and ‘hide extensions for known file types’ is unchecked. 2) Paste a copy of ur <filename.exe) file inside newly created folder. 3) Now rename this ‘filename.exe’ to whatever u want, for eg names as pics.jpg 4) Windows [...]
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| November 26, 2010 11:08 AM
.exe, Encryption, File encryption, JPEG, Windows 7
1) Create a new folder and make sure that the options ‘show hidden files and folders’ is checked and ‘hide extensions for known file types’ is unchecked. 2) Paste a copy of ur <filename.exe) file inside newly created folder. 3) Now rename this ‘filename.exe’ to whatever u want, for eg names as pics.jpg 4) Windows [...]
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| November 26, 2010 11:08 AM
.exe, Encryption, File encryption, JPEG, Windows 7
Cisco Network Access Control
The following facts are …. 1. <b>Role-based access control </b>: Cisco NAC helps reduce the potential loss of sensitive information by enabling organizations to verify a user’s privilege level before granting network access. 2. <b>Endpoint security policy enforcement and remediation support</b>: Cisco NAC provides comprehensive policy enforcement and support. Cisco NAC integrates with a wide [...]
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| November 25, 2010 11:11 AM
Cisco, Cisco NAC, Cisco security, NAC, Network Access Control, Network security, Network Security Management, Security in 2010
The following facts are …. 1. <b>Role-based access control </b>: Cisco NAC helps reduce the potential loss of sensitive information by enabling organizations to verify a user’s privilege level before granting network access. 2. <b>Endpoint security policy enforcement and remediation support</b>: Cisco NAC provides comprehensive policy enforcement and support. Cisco NAC integrates with a wide [...]
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| November 25, 2010 11:11 AM
Cisco, Cisco NAC, Cisco security, NAC, Network Access Control, Network security, Network Security Management, Security in 2010
Auditing task for migrating Windows Server 2003 32-bit to Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit
Hi TeachMeIT and everyone, In my opinion, your approach is not too bad. For me, the best, safest and simplest path to do what you’re planning to do is: - Start by adding a W2k8 Domain controller to your existing domain. (if you do not have a spare physical server you can use for this [...]
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| November 23, 2010 10:22 PM
Auditing, Data Center, Data Center in 2010, Data Center management, Domain Controller, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2
Hi TeachMeIT and everyone, In my opinion, your approach is not too bad. For me, the best, safest and simplest path to do what you’re planning to do is: - Start by adding a W2k8 Domain controller to your existing domain. (if you do not have a spare physical server you can use for this [...]
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| November 23, 2010 10:22 PM
Auditing, Data Center, Data Center in 2010, Data Center management, Domain Controller, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2
Standard practice for servicing UPS in a data center
If your data center was properly designed, you will have a “maintenance bypass” which allows you to route power around the UPS if it’s offline for service without interrupting power to the floor. In most cases, if you have a generator, you may want to run on generator power during the time the UPS is [...]
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| November 23, 2010 9:42 PM
Data Center in 2010, Data Center management, Fault tolerance, UPS
If your data center was properly designed, you will have a “maintenance bypass” which allows you to route power around the UPS if it’s offline for service without interrupting power to the floor. In most cases, if you have a generator, you may want to run on generator power during the time the UPS is [...]
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| November 23, 2010 9:42 PM
Data Center in 2010, Data Center management, Fault tolerance, UPS
Updating data to 3rd party without jeopardizing Lotus Notes security
I think the Web way is the best approach… but a WebService shall do the tricks also. I suggest to : 1) build a special view that will include only data that you want to share (for example : client number, client name, client status) 2) create an ACL entry “Anonymous” with reader access (and [...]
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| November 23, 2010 2:50 PM
Database security, Lotus Notes, Lotus Notes 6.5, Lotus Notes Database, Web-based access
I think the Web way is the best approach… but a WebService shall do the tricks also. I suggest to : 1) build a special view that will include only data that you want to share (for example : client number, client name, client status) 2) create an ACL entry “Anonymous” with reader access (and [...]
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| November 23, 2010 2:50 PM
Database security, Lotus Notes, Lotus Notes 6.5, Lotus Notes Database, Web-based access
Can you explain network access control in Windows Server 2008 R2 and how to set it up?
Network Access Control NAC is certainly one of the most interesting new features of Windows Server 2008. NAC known as NAP is a policy enforcement platform built into Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Windows XP Service Pack 3 that allows to better protect network assets by enforcing compliance with system health requirements. With NAC, [...]
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| November 23, 2010 11:55 AM
NAC, Network Access Control, Security in 2010, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 Support
Network Access Control NAC is certainly one of the most interesting new features of Windows Server 2008. NAC known as NAP is a policy enforcement platform built into Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Windows XP Service Pack 3 that allows to better protect network assets by enforcing compliance with system health requirements. With NAC, [...]
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| November 23, 2010 11:55 AM
NAC, Network Access Control, Security in 2010, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 Support
AS/400 SFTP causes one position shift of data in send file
There are two (for want of a better word) modes in which to transfer – or, two STRUCTures. Record or File mode. on the iSeries, start an FTP session, and run the command STRUCT without any parms. This reports back the current setting. I would try to flip the mode and see if this helped [...]
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| November 19, 2010 8:14 PM
AS/400 flat file, AS/400 SFTP, Oracle, Oracle File Authentication, SFTP
There are two (for want of a better word) modes in which to transfer – or, two STRUCTures. Record or File mode. on the iSeries, start an FTP session, and run the command STRUCT without any parms. This reports back the current setting. I would try to flip the mode and see if this helped [...]
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| November 19, 2010 8:14 PM
AS/400 flat file, AS/400 SFTP, Oracle, Oracle File Authentication, SFTP
Blocking the use of web proxies.
Depending on how your network is setup, if your clients are using a Windows Domain and IE or Firefox as web browsers, you can force users to use the proxies that you setup. There are GPO settings built into Windows and you can download ADM policies for Firefox to set and force proxies for all [...]
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| November 19, 2010 11:46 AM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, Network protocols, Networking, OS, Performance management, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Tech support
Depending on how your network is setup, if your clients are using a Windows Domain and IE or Firefox as web browsers, you can force users to use the proxies that you setup. There are GPO settings built into Windows and you can download ADM policies for Firefox to set and force proxies for all [...]
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| November 19, 2010 11:46 AM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, Network protocols, Networking, OS, Performance management, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Tech support
Tomorrow at 4PM ET: ITKE Rolls Out New Badge System
cool.. all the best with the rolling out changes
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| November 19, 2010 4:22 AM
AS/400, Business Intelligence, Channel, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Developement, Exchange, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server 2003
cool.. all the best with the rolling out changes
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| November 19, 2010 4:22 AM
AS/400, Business Intelligence, Channel, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Developement, Exchange, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server 2003
Comprehensive distributed software management policy and standards
Most companies have a ‘change control’ policy & procedure to stop programmers form promoting programs (executables) without authorization. But this has been a place of contention in all of the years I’ve been in this field. Someone always objects. No, I cannot share our policies or our procedures. We use the security packages in place [...]
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| November 17, 2010 4:48 PM
Compliance checklist, IT Compliance - Policies, Security management, Software Management
Most companies have a ‘change control’ policy & procedure to stop programmers form promoting programs (executables) without authorization. But this has been a place of contention in all of the years I’ve been in this field. Someone always objects. No, I cannot share our policies or our procedures. We use the security packages in place [...]
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| November 17, 2010 4:48 PM
Compliance checklist, IT Compliance - Policies, Security management, Software Management
Redirecting Apache web server to Exchange 2007
U need to own one reverse proxy to do the same that you want. The reverse proxy can be running in several configurations: 1. Some Cisco routers can provide reverse proxy functionality for port and Host forwarding in the router 2. Dedicated reverse proxy servers like ISA Server or Squid 3. mod_proxy module on Apache [...]
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| November 17, 2010 11:58 AM
Apache, Apache Web Server, Exchange 2007, OWA, Port 80, SSL, WAMP Stack
U need to own one reverse proxy to do the same that you want. The reverse proxy can be running in several configurations: 1. Some Cisco routers can provide reverse proxy functionality for port and Host forwarding in the router 2. Dedicated reverse proxy servers like ISA Server or Squid 3. mod_proxy module on Apache [...]
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| November 17, 2010 11:58 AM
Apache, Apache Web Server, Exchange 2007, OWA, Port 80, SSL, WAMP Stack
Restoring file from NTBackup
If all the servers are on the same network you can restore to any server. The security risk depends on what it is you are restoring. What type of file are we talking about? A document? A data base? A program? More details would be helpful. Thanks.
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| November 16, 2010 6:16 PM
Backup and restore, NTBackup, Restore files, Security management, Security protocols, Server Security
If all the servers are on the same network you can restore to any server. The security risk depends on what it is you are restoring. What type of file are we talking about? A document? A data base? A program? More details would be helpful. Thanks.
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| November 16, 2010 6:16 PM
Backup and restore, NTBackup, Restore files, Security management, Security protocols, Server Security
Exporting Windows server 2003 SAM database for external security audit
This could be considered a hacking question and that may be why it has not been answered before. We try not to promote hacking techniques on this forum as there are many other places on the web for those activities. With that being said, a tool many auditors I have seen use is the <a [...]
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| November 16, 2010 3:54 PM
SAM, Security Accounts Manager database, Security Audit, Windows Security, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 security
This could be considered a hacking question and that may be why it has not been answered before. We try not to promote hacking techniques on this forum as there are many other places on the web for those activities. With that being said, a tool many auditors I have seen use is the <a [...]
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| November 16, 2010 3:54 PM
SAM, Security Accounts Manager database, Security Audit, Windows Security, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 security
