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Types of penetration tests
Learn about different types of penetration tests in part four of our series on this ethical hacking technique that can help security professionals evaluate the effectiveness of information security measures within their organizations. Tutorial
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Penetration testing strategies
Learn penetration testing strategies, ethical hacking techniques to help security professionals evaluate the effectiveness of information security measures within their organizations. Tutorial
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Performing a penetration test
Part 2 in our series on penetration testing, an ethical hacking technique, to help security professionals evaluate the effectiveness of information security measures within their organizations. Tutorial
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Integrating NAC with network security tools
Integrating network access control solutions with other network security tools and network inventory applications can produce a more complete user and machine identity to strengthen every policy across the network. Book Chapter
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NagVis -- 'Nagios: System and Network Monitoring, Second Edition,' Chapter 18
Open source network monitoring tool, Nagios, catches problems to help you spend less time troubleshooting. To read about the Nagios add-on, NagVis1, see this chapter download of the book "Nagios: System and Network Monitoring, Second Edition." You wi... Chapter Download
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Visual Security Analysis -- 'Applied Security Visualization,' Chapter 5
Visually analyzing security data can be separated into three classes: reporting, historical analysis, and real-time monitoring. In chapter 5 from the book, 'Applied Security Visualization,' historical analysis is discussed in four sections: time-seri... Chapter Download
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OSI -- Securing the stack
Secure your network with our OSI model reference that links to all the tips in our "OSI -- securing the stack" series by security expert and author Michael Gregg. The series is based on his book, "Hack the Stack." Tip series
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Network Infrastructure -- Chapter 9 of "Hacking for Dummies"
This chapter will help you in selecting tools, scanning network hosts, assessing security with a network analyzer, and will guide you in preventing denial-of-service and infrastructure vulnerabilities. Chapter Download
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Network security threats and answers, by industry
Michael Gregg offers network pros in various industries security advice and step-by-step solutions to help lock down the network. Advice
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Top expert Q&As of 2006
SearchNetworking.com's Ask the Expert section is the place where our elite experts answer our reader's questions. They cover topics like network administration, security, network and systems management, routing and switching, certifications, IPv6 and... The best of SearchNetwork
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Wireless intrusion prevention system smartens school district Wi-Fi
With AirMagnet’s wireless intrusion prevention system and RF spectrum analysis, a large school district improved wireless LAN security and solved Wi-Fi interference problems. News | 09 Feb 2012
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Network security test: Crossbeam secures 1 million simultaneous users
Crossbeam performed a network security test that emulated one million simultaneous mobile users on its network security hardware. News | 19 Jan 2012
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Network technology trends for 2012: Network security
Looking at network security technology trends for 2012, Gartner’s Greg Young predicts better security of virtualization and emerging data center fabrics. News | 22 Dec 2011
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Zappos cloud security strategy: Distributed management
Zappos might be owned by cloud king Amazon, but the organization is still grappling with creating a measured cloud security strategy. The answer? Distributed management. News | 21 Dec 2011
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‘Tis the season for network disaster preparedness
To create a network disaster preparedness plan, IT shops may need to bring in an expert and then detail responses that can be practiced repeatedly before execution. Fast Packet | 30 Nov 2011
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OpenFlow applications work where network management tools fail
OpenFlow applications beat network management tools, offering a holistic view of the network's configuration and granular control even in a dynamic virtualized environment. Fast Packet | 17 Nov 2011
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Network traffic capture systems offer broader security visibility
Network traffic capture systems offer network security appliances better visibility into network activity. News | 28 Oct 2011
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Seven questions for Cisco's CCIE security track manager
CCIE security track version 4 is approaching and will include new Cisco ASA firewall features and troubleshooting information. Cisco's CCIE security track manager explains. Fast Packet | 26 Oct 2011
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Mortgage lender taps HP TippingPoint for virtualization security
One mortgage firm installed HP TippingPoint vController to extend the virtualization security capabilities of its intrusion protection system. News | 12 Sep 2011
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NSEL NetFlow collectors gather telemetry from firewalls
As more firewalls support the NetFlow Security Event Logging (NSEL), NetFlow collectors will become a strong alternative to firewall log analyzers. News | 11 Aug 2011
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Planning a virtualization firewall strategy
Creating a virtualization firewall strategy entails determining exactly how you want to protect your virtual environments and then implementing firewall segmentation for security. Tip
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Firewall change management and automation can curb human error
Firewall change management can enable firewall management automation so that human errors will be less likely to destroy performance and network admins will know the status of their firewall configuration. Tip
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Do Web application firewalls complicate enterprise security strategy?
Using Web application firewalls should only be one slice of your overall enterprise network security strategy. Even then, users must be aware that application firewalls can leave behind vulnerabilities. Tip
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Application-layer firewalls defend against attacks up the stack
Application-layer firewalls must be combined with lower-level network security firewalls in order to implement a network firewall strategy that defends against low-level attacks as well as application-aware attacks. Tip
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How to plan an out-of-band network management system
To design out-of-band network management systems that are both cost efficient and effective, networking teams must consider which assets are crucial for visibility and just how much information they need to see. Tip
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Application-specific network intrusion detection systems emerge
Integrating network intrusion detection systems can mean using both anomaly and signature-based detection in application-specific tools. Tip
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Anomaly-based intrusion protection configuration and installation
Network behavior analysis may be the answer to preventing zero-day attacks. You must install an anomaly-based intrusion protection system (IPS) or intrusion detection system (IDS). This article explains step-by-step measures to configure your enterpr... Tip
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Using nmap for Linux administration and security
The open source tool nmap is ideal for network troubleshooting, scanning and auditing. The tool can be used to identify devices on the network as well as the services running on them. It can also identify advanced information, such as operating syste... Tip
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Securing the new network architecture: Security for distributed, dynamic networks
In years past, companies relied on network edge security to establish a perimeter separating trusted insiders from everyone else. However, the distributed and dynamic nature of modern networks, combined with targeted threats against applications and ... Tip
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Network security: Using unified threat management (UTM)
Network security products vary in use and protection. If you're looking at options to secure your network, use this introduction on Unified Threat Management (UTM) to learn about what UTM's advantages are compared to traditional security models. Tip
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How can I calculate perimeter firewall throughput?
Learn how to use a capture filter in Wireshark, to determine network throughput on a firewall by monitoring incoming packets and using a simple equation to find a baseline throughput, from our expert Michael Gregg. Ask the Expert
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Is there a way to trace my stolen laptop computer?
Learn some useful preliminary techniques on how to safeguard your computer should it get stolen and make it recoverable using certain trace software, from our expert Michael Gregg. Ask the Expert
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How do I find the application on my network that's dropping packets?
Learn how to use Wireshark to trace dropped packets being sent from a PC on your network or an external application/service and secure SMTP ports, from our expert Michael Gregg. Ask the Expert
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Where can I find a sample security audit report? How can I run my own?
IT organization security audit reports aren't for circulation. Our network enterprise security expert explains how professionals can sample a technical report by running their own. Ask the Expert
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Troubleshooting VLANs: How to monitor 802.1q tagged traffic
When troubleshooting a virtual LAN (VLAN), learn how to monitor 802.1q tagged traffic within a network in this advice from our routing and switching expert. Ask the Expert
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How can I block my competitor's IP address range from my website?
Are you looking for free network tools to find an IP address range? This advice from our security expert shows you whois tools available to you and then explains how to block these ranges from viewing your Web resources, in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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What software monitors and locks users from accessing my router?
Learn which software programs monitors and locks unauthorized users from accessing your router for Internet use in this expert response with our network security expert, Michael Gregg. Ask the Expert
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What is a genetic algorithm and where can I learn more about them online?
Learn about genetic algorithms as well as where to find online resources for understanding them. Ask the Expert
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What are the best methods for handling rogue access points?
Our network security expert, Michael Gregg, explains how to enforce network policy and handle rogue access points (APs) in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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How to interpret test scan results to assess network vulnerability
Once you've run some test scans with a network tool, how do you interpret the results to assess network vulnerability? Find out in this Ask the Expert response with our enterprise network security expert. Ask the Expert
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darknet
A darknet is a routed allocation of IP address space that is not discoverable by any usual means. Definition
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Metasploit Project - Metasploit Framework
The Metasploit Project is an open source computer security project that provides a public resource for researching and developing exploit code. Definition
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deep packet inspection (DPI)
Deep packet inspection (DPI) is an advanced method of packet filtering that functions at the Application layer of the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) reference model... (Continued) Word
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netstat
Netstat is a common command line TCP/IP networking utility available in most versions of Windows, Linux, UNIX and other operating systems... (Continued) Word
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Nessus
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blended threat
A blended threat is an exploit that combines elements of multiple types of malware and perhaps takes multiple attack vectors to increase the severity of damage and the speed of contagion. Word
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FCAPS (fault-management, configuration, accounting, performance, and security)
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port mirroring (roving analysis port)
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firewall
A firewall is a set of related programs, located at a network gateway server, that protects the resources of a private network from users from other networks. Word
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Mobile network management applications offer monitoring on the go
As smartphone and tablet devices in the enterprise grow, vendors are developing mobile network management apps for iOS and Android, offering accessible views into the network. Photo Story
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Wireless intrusion prevention system smartens school district Wi-Fi
With AirMagnet’s wireless intrusion prevention system and RF spectrum analysis, a large school district improved wireless LAN security and solved Wi-Fi interference problems. News
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Network security test: Crossbeam secures 1 million simultaneous users
Crossbeam performed a network security test that emulated one million simultaneous mobile users on its network security hardware. News
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Mobile network management applications offer monitoring on the go
As smartphone and tablet devices in the enterprise grow, vendors are developing mobile network management apps for iOS and Android, offering accessible views into the network. Photo Story
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Network technology trends for 2012: Network security
Looking at network security technology trends for 2012, Gartner’s Greg Young predicts better security of virtualization and emerging data center fabrics. News
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Zappos cloud security strategy: Distributed management
Zappos might be owned by cloud king Amazon, but the organization is still grappling with creating a measured cloud security strategy. The answer? Distributed management. News
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‘Tis the season for network disaster preparedness
To create a network disaster preparedness plan, IT shops may need to bring in an expert and then detail responses that can be practiced repeatedly before execution. Fast Packet
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OpenFlow applications work where network management tools fail
OpenFlow applications beat network management tools, offering a holistic view of the network's configuration and granular control even in a dynamic virtualized environment. Fast Packet
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darknet
A darknet is a routed allocation of IP address space that is not discoverable by any usual means. Definition
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Virtual network security: A vendor comparison
In this vendor rundown, we compare the emerging options for virtual network security in your data center. Feature
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Network traffic capture systems offer broader security visibility
Network traffic capture systems offer network security appliances better visibility into network activity. News
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About Network Security Monitoring and Analysis
Network traffic analysis and monitoring tools can detect threats and vulnerabilities in your enterprise network. This section explains how to monitor and analyze the security of all networks, and provides information on how penetration testing and ethical hacking methods can better secure corporate data.