Enterprise software
Enterprise software covers a wide range of vital IT management decisions, from operating systems to databases, from business applications to integration and middleware. Your software purchasing and development strategy is central to delivering successful IT systems, and we examine the products and trends that help IT managers make the right choices for their organisation.
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04 Nov 2024
Coffee badging explained: Why businesses are cracking down
Companies are enforcing return-to-office mandates, and employees aren't thrilled. Boosting morale with perks and flexibility can ease the transition. Continue Reading
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04 Nov 2024
Government’s £600,000 offer to Horizon scandal victims was 'political'
The Post Office was blindsided by the previous government’s decision to offer £600,000 to all subpostmasters wrongly convicted of financial crimes as a result of Horizon failures Continue Reading
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15 Aug 2006
Cisco says it can't reproduce PIX flaw
Ever since a researcher at Black Hat outlined a flaw in the PIX firewall, Cisco has been trying to reproduce the security hole. So far, the company has been unsuccessful. Continue Reading
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15 Aug 2006
Cisco boosts VoIP certification
The upgraded CCNP midlevel Cisco certification now incorporates VoIP, security and wireless to boost converged network skills among enterprise professionals. Continue Reading
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15 Aug 2006
Qualcomm to halve storage growth in 2007
Wireless chipmaker Qualcomm expects to slow down its storage growth by at least 50% next year using a capacity utilisation tool from MonoSphere. Continue Reading
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14 Aug 2006
EMC sheds light on RSA integration plans
As the dust begins to settle on EMC's $2.1 billion acquisition of RSA Security, the hard work of integration begins. What's EMC strategy here? Continue Reading
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14 Aug 2006
Mocbot update targets MS06-040 flaw
Security experts raised the red flag Sunday as new malware targets the Windows flaw addressed in the MS06-040 patch. Attackers are using the flaw to expand IRC-controlled botnets. Continue Reading
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10 Aug 2006
Security Blog Log: Israeli-Hezbollah war spills into cyberspace
This week blogosphere warily watches online attacks inspired by the Mideast conflict and rants over the latest security incidents at AOL and the VA. Continue Reading
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10 Aug 2006
Vista kernel limits have security vendors on edge
Microsoft's PatchGuard feature will prevent extension of Windows Vista kernel, and antivirus vendors say it'll make it harder for them to produce good security products. Continue Reading
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09 Aug 2006
Xiotech resurfaces with data compliance focus
Xiotech has been busy acquiring a legal discovery software vendor and building a data compliance practice, but what about storage? Continue Reading
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07 Aug 2006
Inside MSRC: Time to rethink security workarounds
Christopher Budd of the Microsoft Security Response Center recommends implementing one of several security workarounds to ensure a secure infrastructure until this month's most important Windows update can be installed. Continue Reading
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06 Aug 2006
Security Bytes: CA fixes eTrust Antivirus flaws
Online thieves steal $700,000 from personal accounts, researchers expose e-passport vulnerability; and arrests are made in the VA security breach case. Continue Reading
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03 Aug 2006
Ajax threats worry researchers
Black Hat: While it makes smooth Web applications like Google Maps possible, the rush to adopt Ajax may fuel haphazard development and a feeding frenzy among hackers. Continue Reading
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03 Aug 2006
Vendors reject preferential knowledge sharing
While Cisco continues to investigate a potential PIX firewall flaw, it and other vendors say sharing security information quickly and indiscriminately is always the best policy. Continue Reading
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03 Aug 2006
EMC updates SAN Advisor design tool
EMC's SAN design tool now recognises zones and allows users to customise rules; HP and EMC sign five-year cross-licensing deal. Continue Reading
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03 Aug 2006
Akonix A-Series offers complex, best-of-breed IM security
Product review: Information Security magazine's Sandra Kay Miller says The Akonix A-Series instant messaging security appliances works well but needs better documentation. Continue Reading
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03 Aug 2006
Thwarting IM management challenges
Product review: Information Security magazine's Sandra Kay Miller says Symantec's IM Manager 8.0 has limited public network features, but offers excellent reporting Continue Reading
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03 Aug 2006
Security event management, no strings attached
Product review: Information Security magazine's Joel Snyder says Check Point's vendor-agnostic Eventia Analyzer 2.0/Eventia Reporter is worth consideration despite limited BI options. Continue Reading
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02 Aug 2006
Twelve Microsoft fixes coming on Patch Tuesday
Microsoft Tuesday will release a dozen new security bulletins for its Windows and Office products, likely including fixes for several outstanding PowerPoint flaws. Continue Reading
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02 Aug 2006
Mobile security begins with policy
Mobile security can no longer be an afterthought. Mobile experts say security starts, but doesn't end, with policy. Continue Reading
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02 Aug 2006
Possible Cisco zero-day exploit revealed at Black Hat
Details of an alleged flaw related to SIP and PIX appliances, briefly mentioned in a Wednesday Black Hat presentation, are being kept under wraps as Cisco and US-CERT investigate. Continue Reading
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02 Aug 2006
SRM tools improve storage planning and deployment
Why are storage administrators struggling to identify their storage resources and utilise those resources to their best potential? Continue Reading
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01 Aug 2006
Security Bytes: Exploits targeting freshly patched Apple flaw
Apple patches nearly two dozen holes in OS X, but not before exploits are unleashed. Plus McAfee fixes a critical flaw and EMC gets the OK to buy RSA. Continue Reading
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01 Aug 2006
Litchfield: Database security is 'IT's biggest problem'
At Black Hat USA 2006, database security guru David Litchfield unveils 20-plus IBM Informix flaws that attackers could exploit to create malicious files, gain DBA-level privileges and access sensitive data. Continue Reading
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01 Aug 2006
Web services represent security's next battlefront
The evolution and mainstream use of Web services has placed the nascent technology in the crosshairs of attackers, and one firm in particular says it can mitigate the threats. Continue Reading
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01 Aug 2006
PING with Heidi Kujawa
Heidi Kujawa, director of enterprise architecture services for Sony Pictures Entertainment, explains how combatting piracy takes more than just keeping bootleggers out of the theatres Continue Reading
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31 Jul 2006
Security Bytes: ISS warns of new Microsoft Windows flaw
Attackers could exploit the latest Microsoft Windows flaw to crash vulnerable machines and Symantec fixes a Brightmail AntiSpam flaw. Continue Reading
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30 Jul 2006
EqualLogic updates storage provisioning software
Users have more options when it comes to pooling storage with version 3.0 of EqualLogic's array software, but some are wondering whatever happened to the SAS disks. Continue Reading
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26 Jul 2006
Mozilla issues critical security updates
New patches to fix 13 software security flaws, eight of which have been deemed critical. Continue Reading
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26 Jul 2006
DHS puts Zitz in charge of cybersecurity division
American career intelligence officer Robert S. Zitz has taken over day-to-day operations of the US National Cyber Security Division, but his department still has numerous digital defence problems to remedy. Continue Reading
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26 Jul 2006
Blue Cross bears burden of 'no wireless' policy
Blue Cross of Idaho had a "no wireless" policy on paper but never really enforced it. That is, until a team of auditors said the company had better do something. Continue Reading
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25 Jul 2006
Netscape.com hit with cross-site scripting attack
The popular Web portal was hit by a cross-site scripting attack early on 26 July but Netscape says the problem has been addressed Continue Reading
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25 Jul 2006
Longhorn on the road to Linux compatibility
The next version of Windows Server – codenamed Longhorn – will include virtualisation technology that is interoperable with the open source Linux operating system. Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2006
Security Bytes: New Microsoft exploits in the wild
The exploits target issues Microsoft patched earlier this month. Meanwhile, flaws are reported in Oracle for OpenView and a Mozilla Firefox keystroke logger is on the loose. Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2006
Resellers come around to storage virtualization
Storage virtualisation has been around as a concept for years, but value added resellers are finally finding ways to sell it. Continue Reading
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16 Jul 2006
VPNs and remote access quiz
Take this five-question quiz to see how much you've learned about VPNs and remote access. Continue Reading
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14 Jul 2006
CSI survey: Data breaches still being swept under the rug
The annual CSI/FBI Computer Crime and Security Survey shows companies are reporting fewer financial losses from data breaches. That doesn't mean the good guys are winning. Continue Reading
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13 Jul 2006
Trojan targets Microsoft PowerPoint flaw
Update: The exploit might be tied to an older flaw in Excel. Attackers who exploit the serious flaw could launch arbitrary code. Microsoft says it is investigating. Continue Reading
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11 Jul 2006
Critical flaws found in Excel, Flash Player
FrSIRT says holes in Microsoft's spreadsheet program and Adobe's media player could allow attackers to take control of affected machines and initiate malicious commands. Continue Reading
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11 Jul 2006
Inside MSRC: Debunking Excel exploits
Microsoft's Christopher Budd puts the magnifying glass to Microsoft's July bulletinsand says one alleged Excel exploit isn't what it seems. Continue Reading
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11 Jul 2006
XML Security Learning Guide
Securing XML is an essential element in keeping Web services secure. This SearchSecurity.com Learning Guide is a compilation of resources that review different types of XML security standards and approaches for keeping your XML Web services secure. Continue Reading
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10 Jul 2006
Case study: A valuable solution
A new telephony and call centre solution from Inter-Tel has transformed the way that e.surv Chartered Surveyors is able to work. Continue Reading
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10 Jul 2006
Security Bytes: Data breach affects 100,000 military personnel
Meanwhile: Phishers use a phone trick to dupe PayPal users; the PCI security standard will get more teeth and a survey illustrates an increase in security breaches Continue Reading
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26 Jun 2006
Dundee to teach ethical hacking BSc
A degree in ethical hacking will be on offer at a Scottish university from the new academic year. Continue Reading
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19 Jun 2006
Storage Word Search: Summer IT fun
How about some summer storage fun? Try out SearchStorage.com's Word Search game. See if you can find the 15 terms listed. Continue Reading
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01 Jun 2006
FullArmor lives up to its name
PolicyPortal provides an Internet interface to easily configure, monitor and enforce near real-time Active Directory-based policy compliance through client agents. Continue Reading
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01 Jun 2006
BlueCat appliance offers rock-solid security
Hot Pick: The Adonis 1000 appliance bundles DNS and DHCP into an enterprise-class appliance for the centralized secure operation of network addressing. Continue Reading
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21 Apr 2006
SMB finds the perfect host
When All3Media, a medium-sized TV programming producer, inherited an inflexible communications system, it turned to a more appealing, hosted alternative. Continue Reading
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11 Apr 2006
SOA confuses IT heads
Confusion surrounding the real benefits of service-oriented architecture (SOA) means CIOs are wrongly dismissing it as a cynical marketing ploy. Continue Reading
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02 Mar 2006
Industry chiefs to declare war on for-profit cyber criminals
IT industry leaders reaffirm the importance of security to a digital economy beset by money-driven cyber criminals. Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2006
Not just a big switch
Fibre Channel directors don't just provide lots of ports, they also offer ways to connect disparate SANs, isolate data and devices within a fabric, and configure throughput for specific applications. We look at how the big three directors match up. Continue Reading
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17 Feb 2006
Be careful you don't get more than you pay for with VoIP
Implementing VoIP is attractive for all companies in particular SMBs. However, there are issues to address that may cost you more than what you save Continue Reading
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13 Jan 2006
Oracle bundles Fusion tools into one-stop SOA suite
Oracle is offering a one-stop shop to customers seeking to build a service-oriented architecture (SOA) by bundling together several middleware products. Continue Reading
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09 Jan 2006
Voicing concerns on Skype
Skype has blazed a trail in the Voice over IP arena; its popularity hasn’t gone unnoticed by the hacker community however Continue Reading
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18 Dec 2005
Trio of trouble: Malcode targets Windows, IM users
AV firms warn IT shops to guard against Dasher, Bagle and Banbra. Dasher targets a Windows flaw patched in October, while Banbra spreads through IM. Continue Reading
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30 Nov 2005
Out-of-cycle IE patch may be imminent
Microsoft may release a critical Internet Explorer fix before the next Patch Tuesday, amid reports that malicious code is targeting a memory corruption flaw. Continue Reading
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14 Nov 2005
Demand for development skills soars as firms seek business edge
Computer Weekly salary survey shows IT departments eager to secure skills for the future. Continue Reading
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06 Nov 2005
Hacking Windows: MSRPC vulnerabilities
In this excerpt from "Hacking Exposed, Fifth Edition: Network Security Secrets & Solutions," authors Stuart McClure, Joel Scambray and George Kurtz introduce MSRPC vulnerabilities and countermeasures. Continue Reading
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20 Oct 2005
Author delves into novel attack methodologies
Review of Silence on the Wire, a book about security attack methodologies such as passive fingerprinting. Continue Reading
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19 Oct 2005
Elements of a data protection strategy
In this excerpt from Data Protection and Lifecycle Management, Tom Petrocelli addresses the importance of securing data for regulatory compliance and outlines the five components of a data protection strategy. Continue Reading
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07 Oct 2005
Service approach will bring benefits to applications development says Gartner
Service-oriented development of applications (SODA) is the best way to approach globally distributed application development and maintenance, according to a new report by Gartner. Continue Reading
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27 Sep 2005
Secure your extended enterprise
How do you achieve the fine balance between ensuring that there is truly free access to sensitive information, without sacrificing security? Continue Reading
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26 Sep 2005
Secure the interests of your extended enterprise
How do you achieve the fine balance between ensuring that there is truly free access to sensitive information and applications from both inside and outside the firewall, without sacrificing security? Continue Reading
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26 Sep 2005
Gartner stresses SOA and WS importance
Leading analyst stresses importance of SOA and web services Continue Reading
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20 Sep 2005
SAS drives product roundup
Serial-attached SCSI (or SAS) drives offer significant storage capacity at a much lower cost, while maintaining reasonable performance. Find out who the vendors are in this market. Continue Reading
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18 Sep 2005
CCSP courses, exam changing next month
Those seeking Cisco's security credential and specialization in VPN, firewall and IDS will soon follow different curricula that better reflect the vendor's current product lines. Continue Reading
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13 Sep 2005
Ethernet users given greater product interoperability
A new network hardware testing standard will encourage enterprises, service providers and telcos to adopt cheaper and more flexible Ethernet technology for data, voice and video connectivity. Continue Reading
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09 Sep 2005
Sponsor's Editorial - Making marketing more relevant
Responsys, a premier global provider of on-demand email and lifecycle marketing solutions, has announced Interact 5, the latest version of the company’s email marketing automation software. Continue Reading
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05 Sep 2005
IE 7.0 may usher in wave of RSS exploits
Experts warn that Web-feed enhancements in Microsoft's new Web browser may be just the thing crackers need to compromise networks and private data. Continue Reading
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05 Sep 2005
Extending perimeters
The news that, up until 2006, 70% of successful wireless local area network (WLAN) attacks will be because of the misconfiguration of WLAN access points and client software is disquieting on a number of levels. Continue Reading
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30 Aug 2005
Antivirus can introduce dangerous network security holes into any OS
AV software is one of the most basic security steps available. It's also yet another gateway for security breaches. Continue Reading
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26 Aug 2005
High profile breach brings security to top of agenda
There’s nothing like an apparent breach at a global company to concentrate the mind when it comes to information and data security. Continue Reading
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16 Aug 2005
Reduce risks of disaster recovery testing
Untested business continuity plans can leave your firm in the lurch, but taking down live environments is risky and complicated. Continue Reading
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28 Jul 2005
Lost at sea: securing the channel
As attacks seem to proliferate almost unabated, it’s worrying to think that of the three interested parties in the security technology market — the technology makers, the technology sellers and the technology users—not everyone shares a common view on the importance of the technology. Continue Reading
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28 Jul 2005
Sarbox compliance costing companies
Companies’ required investments to attain compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley data security legislation has come at the expense of dealing with other security threats, according to the Information Security Forum (ISF). Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2005
Authentication takes a bite out of spam
Network and messaging experts offer helpful ammunition for network managers waving the white flag in the battle against spam. Continue Reading
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22 Jul 2005
Riding the wave of change
CIOs can thrive as pace of change quickens, argues Des Lee Continue Reading
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21 Jul 2005
Users look for value boost from Microsoft licence rejig
Software Assurance needs to offer better support, say IT directors Continue Reading
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21 Jul 2005
Sarbox draining corporate security budgets
Corporate investment to comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley data security legislation has come at the expense of dealing with other security threats, according to the Information Security Forum (ISF). Continue Reading
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20 Jul 2005
Pop quiz: E-mail security
Find out how much you know about securing your organization's e-mail. Continue Reading
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12 Jul 2005
Tony Asaro: Blogs and more
Read what Tony Asaro is talking about in this month's blog, and listen to him speak in a number of webcasts. Continue Reading
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12 Jul 2005
Sarbox challenge drains security budgets
International corporate spending on compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley data security legislation has come at the expense of dealing with other security threats, according to the Information Security Forum. Continue Reading
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06 Jul 2005
PING with Karen Worstell
The Microsoft CISO discusses how she keeps Redmond and its products secure. Continue Reading
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05 Jun 2005
Quiz: Secure Web directories and development, answer No. 1
Quiz: Secure Web directories and development, answer No. 1 Continue Reading
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05 Jun 2005
Quiz: Secure Web directories and development, answer No. 2
Quiz: Secure Web directories and development, answer No. 2 Continue Reading
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05 Jun 2005
Storage 911: How to troubleshoot your storage
Our emergency guide takes you through the steps you can take to prevent disaster, and then, more importantly, offers an organized list of usual suspects, from the complex to the deceptively simple. Continue Reading
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04 Jun 2005
Life at the edge part 2: Divide and conquer with DMZs
Learn how a DMZ works and how it can protect Web servers. Continue Reading
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03 Jun 2005
Quiz: Identify and analyze Web server attacks, answer No. 4
Quiz: Identify and analyze Web server attacks, answer No. 4 Continue Reading
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03 Jun 2005
Quiz: Identify and analyze Web server attacks
Test your knowledge of the material covered in the "Identify and analyze Web server attacks" section of Intrusion Defense School. Continue Reading
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03 Jun 2005
Quiz: Identify and analyze Web server attacks, answer No. 2
Quiz: Identify and analyze Web server attacks, answer No. 2 Continue Reading
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31 May 2005
Network configuration: IIS SMTP mail relay service and Microsoft Exchange Server
Learn how to use the IIS SMTP mail relay service to prevent spammers from directly interacting with your Microsoft Exchange Server. Continue Reading
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18 May 2005
Controlling IT waste and redundancy through recentralization
A typical decentralized organization has many different departments such as accounting, HR, and manufacturing—all are defining and building IT infrastructures to support applications. In a decentralized environment, there is a structure in place within each of these departments to evaluate and purchase IT equipment and support. This leads to redundant purchases from different departments for similar systems and software. Continue Reading