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15 Feb 2008My security content from this week
Here's an article I wrote on security careers and a podcast I recorded this week for SearchWindowsSecurity.com: What's hot in Windows security: Ins and outs of Windows Server 2008 Enjoy! Oh, by the way...I'm almost done with Getting Started in Security - my first official Security On Wheels audio program! It'll be on the securityonwheels.com site very soon. For all of my past information security tips and tricks be sure ...
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15 Feb 2008
Big brother in our homes…also?
I've always said that Internet filtering in the workplace is fine as long as it's not abused by a rogue network admin or HR manager. Employees are paid to work while at work - not sit around and goof off on the Internet half the day. So, where can you go to get unfiltered and unfettered access to the Internet? Well, apparently you can't rely on your home Internet connection ...
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12 Feb 2008
Yesterday’s BlackBerry outage serves as a reminder …again
With the foremost messaging system having gone down twice now in less than a year, I'm beginning to wonder if RIM has anyone in their "business continuity" department... I'm guessing other systems/services were affected since this was a wireless disruption but it doesn't matter. A harsh reminder that one of your most critical applications is just a quick third-party outage away...and there's not a whole lot you can do about ...
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08 Feb 2008
My articles from this week
Here are my information security articles from this week that you may be interested in:Get your SQL Server security goals in orderSecurity tools that limit user logons in WindowsFor all of my past information security tips and tricks be sure to check out www.principlelogic.com/resources.html.Enjoy!...
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07 Feb 2008
Be careful with old/backup files on your Web server
If you're running an ASP-based site on an IIS server (of course), check for any old or backup .asp files that have been renamed with a .old, .bak, or similar extension. If present, the pages won't be rendered and delivered as the original ASP files would be. Instead, the actual source code is revealed. Not good for business.Oh, this could just as easily happen other platforms. I just had Microsoft ...
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06 Feb 2008
Be careful co-mingling passwords
With all things being electronic today and us having to manage a hundred different computer accounts between home and work, here's one of those 'haven't thought of before' security issues that can come back and bite hard when the opportunity arises.First, have one set of common passwords you use for business purposes...You know - the account password(s) you use on the network, email, local computer, PGP, your HR portal - ...
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05 Feb 2008
RSA during Spring Break! What were they thinking?
I just received my fancy conference booklet for RSA 2008. If you didn't get one, you'll likely start seeing/hearing more and more buzz leading up to the show that's scheduled for April 7-11 this year.Since RSA's normally in February, I started thinking about this timeline and it hit me. That week happens to be Spring Break for the Atlanta metro area and likely a *lot* of the U.S. What were ...
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04 Feb 2008
Commonly overlooked safeguard for laptops
They're cheap and easy to use but lots of people don't think about them until it's too late. I'm talking about laptop locks like what the folks at office/computer stores and the folks at PC Guardian sell: They're not 100% foolproof -nothing in security is. But they add an excellent layer of defense in public places, hotel rooms, your own office, and even the trunk of your car beyond what ...
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01 Feb 2008
Want a new laptop? You can have mine…
Don't use Windows Vista....don't buy a new computer with it installed, don't upgrade to it in your enterprise, don't install it on your personal system. Stay FAR FAR away from Windows Vista.Back in December, I forked out way too much $$$ for my dream laptop...The one that had what I needed was HP/Compaq 8510P with all the options. I wanted to go with another brand anyway since I've had lots ...
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01 Feb 2008
My security content from this week
No articles published this week. For all of my past information security tips and tricks be sure to check out www.principlelogic.com/resources.html....
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