Self-Service Review
What benchmark can be used in the comprehensive security review of a self-service system (i.e. touch-screen kiosk based and web-based) in any industry?

Answer Question   |  April 16, 2010  2:21 PM
financial applications, security review, self-service, self-service technology, Touch Screen

Odd Windows password reset issues
I’ve got a client who’s having an odd password reset issue. They have five domain controllers – three of them are Windows Server 2003 Server and two are Server 2008. The primary is a 2003 system. Workstations are Windows XP. The issue is if user passwords are about to expire (or have expired) when users [...]

Answer Question   |  September 14, 2010  12:37 PM
Password policies, password reset, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 administration, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 Administration, Windows XP, Windows XP administration

OpenSource Software
Dear All , I am running a small ISP in rural area .  I am giving packages for 30 days to users . So is there any free software to Create Username and password and 30 days limit .Also Can i change the bandwidth as per the packge . So pls tell me the free [...]

Answer Question   |  April 16, 2010  5:47 AM
Internet service providers, OpenSoruce Software, Password policies

SQL 2005 Security to access 2 databases on same server via Stored Procedure
We are tyring to apply best security practices by only granting EXECUTE security to Stored Procedures connected to a Role and make users members of the role. However the SP needs to access data from another DB on the same server and when trying we receive “SELECT permission was denied on the object”. We have [...]

Answer Question   |  April 16, 2010  8:33 PM
Database management, Security, SQL 2005, SQL Server 2005, Windows Server 2003

SSL VPNs vs. Web-based VPNs
Is there a difference between SSL VPNs and Web-based VPNs, or are they the same thing? What is the advantage or disadvantage of an SSL VPN over a Web-based VPN, if there is a difference?

Answer Question   |  April 16, 2010  8:22 PM
Networking in 2010, SSL, Ssl vpn, VPN, WAN, Web-based access

what is the best security website?
i want to know where to go for security resources on the web

Answer Question   |  June 11, 2012  7:35 PM
Security

Who is possibly logging in to domain Admin and from where?
Unfortunately, I think my domain admin passwork may have leaked to someone in the company. I know how to view the authentication records via event log, but am wondering how I can make it easier on myself to know if and when this is occuring. Is there an opensource app that can help? Or an [...]

Answer Question   |  April 15, 2010  12:14 PM
Administrator, Administrator password, Domain Administration, Eventlogs, Reporting

Sentinel IPS
Has anyone implemented a Sentinel IPS appliance and how does it compare with the Cisco ASA IPS module?

Answer Question   |  April 30, 2010  9:03 PM
Cisco ASA 5500, Cisco ASA Hardware Firewall, Cisco Firewall, Cisco_ ASA_5550_IPS_module, Sentinel_IPS

FDA Regulatory Requirements for data center
Is anyone knowledgable on the FDA regulatory requirements for data centers?

Answer Question   |  April 16, 2010  7:45 PM
Data center certification, Data Center construction, FDA, regulatory compliance

What’s in your network security and troubleshooting toolkit?
Just curious what tools you have in your network toolkit? I’ve heard or used snort, TCPDump, NMap, but would love other suggestions

Answer Question   |  April 15, 2010  3:38 PM
Networking in 2010, Networking Products, Nmap, Snort, TCPDump

test management tool
I’m in the process of researching test management tools and was wondering if anyone has any insight to what worksfor them and what doesn’t. Also any information on free vs purchasing. Soem features I’m looking for are: user story documentation, test case documentation, defect capture and process, test execution, dashboard – integration w/Sharepoint, SQL backend, [...]

Answer Question   |  April 13, 2010  8:29 PM
Defect Tracking, Microsoft SharePoint, SQL Server, Test management tools

Why IPS?
For those who use an IPS, what were your reasons for implementing it? Here’s a tip on determining your IPS needs: http://searchmidmarketsecurity.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid198_gci1349855,00.html

Answer Question   |  April 15, 2010  2:14 PM
Intrusion detection, Intrusion detection and prevention, Intrusion prevention systems, Midmarket security

Policy Management – SQL Server 2008
I have installed SQL Server 2008 Developers Edition on Laptop witrh XP. All installed ok but noted that under Management section there is no policy management. Is this a separate option during the installation or not included in the Developers 2008 edition of MS SQL Studio?

Answer Question   |  April 13, 2010  11:09 AM
Policy Management, SQL Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 administration, SQL Server 2008 performance, SQL Server 2008 Policy Management, Windows XP

OSPF Routers not Sharing Routing Information
Ive been trying to configure ospf on my home lab but they do not share routing information. Ive been trying to figure out the problem a week now but yet i cannot solve it.. Please could someone help me.. thanks.. Here is the config of my 3 routers running on frame relay Router1 router ospf [...]

Answer Question   |  April 19, 2010  9:57 AM
OSPF, Routers, Routing, Routing Table

Spyware concerns
How can I see if I have spyware on my MacAir???? My Gril friend keeps getting my passwords someway…

Answer Question   |  April 22, 2010  2:44 AM
Antispyware software, Apple Mac, Password Protection, Spyware protection, Spyware threats

Checking when PIX/ASA rules were accessed on a PIX 515e
I’m a recent hire, and now I’ve been asked to clean up our PIX/ASA rules. Aside from the show access-list, is there a command  that can help me determine the last time the rule was accessed? Any other tips when cleaning up rule clutter?

Answer Question   |  December 4, 2010  5:56 PM
ASA/PIX, Cisco Configuration, Network Security Policies, Networking in 2010, PIX 515E

Oracle9i an Biometric system
What is the advantages of using Oracle9i for Biometric transactions( that is, when using biometrics technology for financial transactions)?

Answer Question   |  November 1, 2010  11:00 AM
Biometrics, Oracle 9i

CCNA
Hai All, This is the first time that I am submitting my question to this website.I hope I would get best suggestion.I am from non-tecnical background.Currently I am working with a MNC in non-technical feild.Now I want to pursue my career in IT feild.Since I am from non-technical background I was thinking about CCNA as my [...]

Answer Question   |  March 2, 2011  7:09 PM
CCNA, CCNA Security, Security careers

Internet security and social networking
What network solution today in the market can block a phishing attack coming from social networking Facebook? i.e. from Facebook, someone who “appears” to be a friend posts a phishing link via a message. A typical web security solution, i.e. web reputation filtering, seems only blocking phishing websites based on their reputation. I am thinking [...]

Answer Question   |  April 15, 2010  5:51 AM
Facebook, HTTP access, Internet security, network security phishing attack social networking, Phishing, social media, Symantec, Web security software

Virus removal: Started with veritas
i just want to know how to find out the name of the virus,hijacker,trojan or whatever i have, so i can get the right removal tool. started with this veritas update manager thing and worked its way thru my msn mail and now its just eating my computer alive

Answer Question   |  May 27, 2010  3:45 AM
Antivirus, Antivirus software, Veritas Volume Manager, Virus removal, Windows XP, Windows XP administration