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The future of security certifications
16 Aug 2005
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daisy chain
A daisy chain is an interconnection of computer devices, peripherals, or network nodes in series, one after another. It is the computer equivalent of a series electrical circuit.15 Aug 2005
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When your vendor goes down in flames
One fire department loves its Proxim wireless videoconferencing system. However, now that Proxim is no more, it raises the question: Is sticking with a bankrupt vendor's gear an unacceptable risk?15 Aug 2005
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What is a "man in the middle" attack?
15 Aug 2005
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Why am I experiencing poor performance when I connect to the network via my switch, but not when I c
15 Aug 2005
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How I can retain security but allow my employees to remain mobile between offices?
15 Aug 2005
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Nonpareil networking tool: GFi LANguard Network Security Scanner
Ed Tittel describes why GFI's LANguard Network Security Scanner is a "Swiss Army Knife" in its range of functionality and details its most noteworthy capabilities.12 Aug 2005
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Eight steps to prevent malware outbreaks
It's impossible to prevent a malware attack that you've never seen, but the having the right security measures in place could you'll be your organization's saving grace.11 Aug 2005
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Script reveals any patch installation issues
While you're busy with a particularly cantankerous patch installation, do you sometimes wish a genie would appear and tell you exactly where all the problems are hiding?11 Aug 2005
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Checklist: Patching after a security breach -- special considerations
The patching approach you take immediately following a security breach may mean the difference between preventing future attacks and leaving your system exposed to new threats.11 Aug 2005
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Checklist: Automate security administration for standalone PCs
Roberta Bragg says she's tired of SMB complaints that Microsoft offers no tools to automate security for workgroups -- when the tools they need are right in front of them.11 Aug 2005
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Internet Explorer 7: Browsing and security enhancements
Microsoft released the beta version of Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) and hopes it will solve the security concerns of IE6 as well as add RSS functionality and anti-phishing protection. Contributor Tony...11 Aug 2005
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Protect Your Windows Network from Perimeter to Data
Networks are the "nervous system" of any business and, as such, it is critical to protect the network from outside attacks. This chapter explains how you can best protect your systems network by ba...11 Aug 2005
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Wi-Fi access points go nuclear
No matter how secure Wi-Fi gets, there may be some places where wireless networking just isn't appropriate. Security experts at the recent Black Hat conference recently explained how a U.S. nuclear...11 Aug 2005
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Concerned about deploying both a public Wi-Fi hotspot and private Wi-Fi service
10 Aug 2005
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Why are we experiencing repeated network drop-outs?
10 Aug 2005
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Can I use my wireless router to create a workgroup between desktops?
10 Aug 2005
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FastFacts on TCP/IP
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) is the basic communication language or protocol of the Internet. It can also be used as a communications protocol in a private network (eith...10 Aug 2005
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Do you have any Cisco-related resources?
10 Aug 2005
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Cisco Spotlight Series: Bridging networks and applications
CEO John Chambers says Cisco Systems Inc. hasn't taken enough risks in recent years. If that's true,...09 Aug 2005
Network Management Strategies for the CIO