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Last Updated: Jan 28, 2005 
Intruders in your network can be your biggest nightmare. Read about strategies that help prevent breaches, and learn how to keep on top of your weakest links in the never ending security battle.
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Life isn't easy for anyone in IT these days, but network administrators are an optimistic bunch. See how they are learning to do more with less to make their networks secure. (13 Aug 2003)



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>> Line between networking, security ops becoming blurred (SearchNetworking.com) 20 Sep 2002
>> Cisco Networking Simplified: Security (Cisco Press) 06 May 2003
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>> Learning Guide: Wireless security (SearchNetworking.com) 25 Apr 2003
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>> Firewall best practices
TIP :Kevin Beaver lists suggested best practices for managing your firewall in this Network Security Tip.
>> Combating network attacks
TIP :This article examines the known techniques utilized by many hackers, and the strategies to combat each security threat.
>> Hardening routers to strengthen network security
WEBCASTS :If the router protecting a network is exposed to hackers, then so is the network behind it. Learn about specific measures you ...
>> Performing firewall maintenance
TIP :These steps will ensure the network administrator that the firewall is doing its job.
>> 10 Common questions (and answers) on WLAN security
TIP :Networking guru Lisa Phifer answers ten commonly asked questions about securing wireless LANs.
>> Q&A: Network admin becomes security patch master
TIP :In this interview, Network admin Denver Roberts discusses his new effective security update process.
>> Managing the patchwork mess
TIP :A system for keeping track of patches and a handy list of links to security info.
>> Signs of WLAN intrusion
TIP :In this tip, we discuss how to spot WLAN intrusions.
>> Securing servers: Vendors offer everything from common sense to rocket science
TIP :Robert Scheier reviews vendor solutions for securing Web servers.
>> Protecting your Web servers, part 1: Is your security pukka?
TIP :Protecting your Web servers, part 1: Is your security pukka?
>> Perimeter security explored: Intrusion-detection systems
TIP :Perimeter security explored: Intrusion detection systems
>> Creating a roadmap for becoming an IT security professional
WEBCASTS :What do you need to know or train for to become an IT security professional? Learn how to create a roadmap to become a ...
>> What sort of security procedures do I need to take to prevent hackers from hacking into my network?
ASK THE EXPERTS :What sort of security procedures do I need to take to prevent hackers from hacking into my network?
>> Heightened security to comply with HIPAA regulations
ASK THE EXPERTS :We use a Netopia firewall for protection from WAN traffic. We would like to add a wireless access point so one user in a new ...
>> Which transmission media are the most secure?
ASK THE EXPERTS :Which transmission media are the most secure? Least secure?

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