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06 Feb 2012My new material on Web application & website security
Here are several new pieces I've written on Web site/application security. Lots of angles and considerations:There’s more to web security than meets the eyeWeb passwords are often the weakest linkTo validate or not, is that the question?Protecting FTP services running on your Web serverThe critical Web-based systems that are going untested and unsecuredGood Web Security Tools and Why They MatterWhy you need intruder lockoutWeb security is like the layers of ...
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02 Jan 2012
Let’s make 2012 the year we get past “compliance” as we’ve known it
I hope your 2012 has gotten off to a grand start! Mine has. I believe this year is going to further demonstrate why we're working in one of the best possible fields in the world.To get things rolling this year, I wanted to share with you a few new pieces I've written for TechTarget's SearchCompliance.com regarding...well, compliance. It's one of those topics that tends to infuriate me when it comes ...
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15 Dec 2011
Big-data-retention-storage-security…what a mess!
I've written some new bits on storage security and data retention that you may be interested in...especially as your move your "big data" to the cloud in 2012. You are going to do that, right? ;-) Enjoy!Data security and backup encryption remain criticalSecure data storage strategies and budget-friendly security tools for SMBsHeading in the Wrong Direction with Data Protection?As always, be sure to check out www.principlelogic.com/resources.html for links to all ...
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11 Dec 2011
Windows security exploits, all over again
There's a good bit brewing in the Windows world regarding security and I suspect 2012 will make for an interesting year...Here are some new pieces I've written for TechTarget along these lines where I cover Windows 8 and SharePoint security, using Metasploit to exploit flaws as well as some Windows security oversights I see in practically every internal security assessment I do. Enjoy!Patching and continuous availability in Windows Server 8SharePoint ...
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21 Nov 2011Don’t turn a blind eye on the basics
I'm all about shoring up the basics of Web security before throwing money at the situation. If you're interested in saving not only money but also time and effort, here are some new pieces I've written on Web security that you may be interested in: Explaining the why of Web application security Improving Web security by working with what you’ve got Not all Web vulnerability scans are created equal Why ...
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08 Nov 2011
Mobile devices are the new desktop, what to do now!?
Here are some new pieces I've written for my friends at TechTarget on mobile security that you may be interested in including a piece for TechTarget's new (I think) SearchConsumerization.com site:It's time we shift our thinking about endpoint protectionAct now to prevent smartphone security risks at your organizationCompliance officers' next big headache: Securing mobile applicationsYou know the deal, be sure to check out www.principlelogic.com/resources.html for links to all of my ...
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11 Oct 2011
What can you really say about your network?
Here's a new guest blog post I wrote for AlgoSec (a Roswell, Georgia-based company with some really solid firewall management applications) where I talk about something near and dear to all of us in IT:Do you really understand your network?...it's more than just a sappy relationship. :-)By the way, in case you missed it, I wrote a whitepaper for AlgoSec recently that you may be interested in as well:Firewall Management: ...
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06 Oct 2011
My latest bits on Windows 7, Microsoft SCM and Metasploit
Here are some new pieces I've written for my friends at TechTarget on Windows security that you may be interested in including bits on the often overlooked but oh so valuable Security Compliance Manager and Metasploit:Using Windows 7 management tools to your advantageGetting to know Security Compliance ManagerWhy aren’t you using Metasploit to expose Windows vulnerabilities?You know the deal, be sure to check out www.principlelogic.com/resources.html for links to all of ...
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05 Oct 2011
Information security’s bond with e-discovery is strengthening
We're seeing more and more how information security and e-discovery go hand in hand. Here are two new pieces I've written that delve into the subject. I hope you enjoy.Information security’s tie-in with the e-discovery processLax enterprise mobile device management hampers e-discoveryAs always, be sure to check out www.principlelogic.com/resources.html for links to all of my information security whitepapers, podcasts, webcasts, books and more....
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27 Sep 2011
Web security essentials: something old and something new
Here are some new bits I've written on Web security that you may be interested in. First a bit on SQL injection - the greatest Web flaw of all in my humble opinion:SQL Injection – The Web Flaw That Keeps on GivingAnd a bit on how to use your users to your advantage to minimize Web security risks:Getting users on your side to improve Web security...and finally a piece on ...
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