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Proxy server authentication

I want to configure my squid proxy server for my existing domain, which has windows 2003 server as domain controller. So I want to authenticate users who want to connect to the internet through my active directory database. Can anybody help me out with how to do the configuration? Please reply as...

View Answer   |  Jul 28 2008  9:26 PM GMT
Active Directory, Windows Server 2003, Web security
asked by Chunter

  110 pts.

Is there spyware which can detect the identity of a person who leaves an anonymous message on a bebo page?

Is there such a thing as spyware which can detect the identity of a person who leaves an anonymous message on a bebo page?

View Answer   |  Jul 3 2008  9:41 AM GMT
Forensics, Security, Spyware
asked by Fifey

  5 pts.

Unified Threat Management or Firewall + Web security software

I wish to know that, whether deployment of a single UTM box will do a better job then combination of both firewall & web security software in place together?

View Answer   |  Jun 25 2008  4:19 PM GMT
Firewalls, Web security, UTM
asked by System integration

  5 pts.

Security!!

What security measures are considered when designing a web-application (besides the SSL encryption)? And what technologies are used to protect the application from brute-force, phishing, and pharming attacks."

View Answer   |  Jun 24 2008  7:30 AM GMT
Risk management, Web security, Security protocols
asked by Dsnprasad

  5 pts.

Locking out the Internet?

Hey guys, sorry to annoy just wondering how would I Lock a user out of a program E.g. Internet Expplorer but still having it connected to the network, btw this is on WinXP SP 2. I havve been looking around in the GPO and Local Users and Groups but with no luck.

View Answer   |  Jun 22 2008  8:23 AM GMT
Security, Web security, Internet
asked by Tvcouch

  15 pts.

I am under a ddos attack and need to block country

I have Cisco ASA Hardware Firewall and O don't see how to block either a bunch of IP addresses (thousands) or deny access to a whole country. Is it possible? Adding one IP at a time is not an option. Thanks

View Answer   |  Jun 11 2008  5:30 PM GMT
Firewalls, Web security, IP blocking
asked by Greycheetah

  5 pts.

Autmaticly move from as400 sesion to a web search on pc connected to the web

Is there a way for me to run a script that would toggle from my pc as400 session- open up a window explorer session and go to a particular website with the correct parm passed so that I could then retrieve a web bill for display on the pc. I would like to have a cmd key on the 400 that allows the...

View Answer   |  Apr 18 2008  2:26 PM GMT
Web access, RPGLE, Web security
asked by Dab777

  25 pts.

IIS Admin

We have a backup Domain controller running server 2003. Each time I try to access the website, I get an error message : "you are not authorized to view this page". I went to the directory security tab on the website properties on IIS and checked "enable anonymous access". I then unchecked every...

View Answer   |  Apr 8 2008  7:04 AM GMT
Windows Server 2003, Web security, Domain Controller
asked by S-factor

  205 pts.

Internet Explorer 7: How can I stop specific file types/extensions from being downloaded

Im trying to stop the downloading of executable and compressed files and cannot find a feature for giving a list of mime type or file extensions. I know file downloading can be turned off but this is a little too much security, I just need to be able to block only the files I tell it. Current...

View Answer   |  Apr 2 2008  11:36 AM GMT
Active Directory, Web security, Internet Explorer
asked by Yeti

  120 pts.

Siteminder for SSO implementation

I am using Siteminder for SSO implementation.What is the availability of cookies when they are only alive for a single web page or browser instance.

Answer Question   |  Jan 7 2008  10:23 PM GMT
Web security, Single sign-on, SiteMinder
asked by JimmyIT

  1260 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...

View Answer   |  Jul 24 2007  2:28 PM GMT
Network security, Firewalls, Intrusion management
asked by DonBlake

  0 pts.

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...

View Answer   |  Jun 24 2007  4:06 PM GMT
Disaster Recovery, Networking, Network security
asked by secmax

  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 know if some one can...

View Answer   |  May 23 2007  10:13 PM GMT
Disaster Recovery, Hardware, Networking
asked by Millan

  0 pts.

securing sensitive info ( SS number, credit card number, etc) on an on-line member application form

My client (a University Club) wants an on-line membership application form. Right now the form contains name, address, age, social security number, credit card number, and telephone number + a bunch of other information. The Club administrator is going to get the data and enter the information...

View Answer   |  Mar 15 2007  3:13 PM GMT
Servers, Application security, Encryption
asked by wschaepe

  0 pts.

Limiting access to VPN users

Hi, I am using VPN concentrator 3500. Please let me know how to limit access to certain users that have a VPN account on the VPN Concentrator on certain server when they VPN in. Looking forward to hearing from you, With thanks and regards, Helal

View Answer   |  Feb 7 2007  3:07 PM GMT
Networking, Network security, Firewalls
asked by helalahad

  0 pts.

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...

View Answer   |  Dec 12 2006  1:36 PM GMT
Disaster Recovery, Network security, Firewalls
asked by kushalp

  0 pts.

Blue Socket Gateway and Certificates

We are currently attempting to implement a Blue Socket Gateway in order to authenticate our wireless clients. I have been instructed by Blue Socket that the certificate used by them will not work through a NAT translation and that I should put this device on the outside of my ASA firewall. ...

View Answer   |  Nov 7 2006  5:05 PM GMT
Disaster Recovery, Networking, Active Directory
asked by skepticals

  0 pts.

How to prevent XSRF attacks

I've been hearing more about XSRF (cross-site request forgery) attacks. (Netflix most recently had to fix a flaw related to this.) I'm wondering how you can prevent this type of attack. Do Web application firewalls work?

View Answer   |  Nov 2 2006  3:10 PM GMT
Servers, Application security, Encryption
asked by Coder627

  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....

View Answer   |  Oct 31 2006  3:44 AM GMT
Tech support, Disaster Recovery, Networking
asked by BinooDas1234

  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 -...

View Answer   |  Oct 19 2006  4:36 PM GMT
Disaster Recovery, Network security, Firewalls
asked by 9222099

  0 pts.

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