How firewalls work
A firewall is an information technology (IT) security device which is configured to permit, deny or proxy data connections set and configured by the organization's security policy. Firewalls can either be hardware and/or software based. A firewall's basic task is to control traffic between computer networks with different zones of trust. Typical examples are the Internet which is a zone with no trust and an internal network which is (and should be) a zone with high trust. The ultimate goal is to provide controlled interfaces between zones of differing trust levels through the enforcement of a security policy and connectivity model based on the least privilege principle and separation of duties. A...
Data security overview
Data security is the means of ensuring that data is kept safe from corruption and that access to it is suitably controlled. Thus data security helps to ensure privacy. It also helps in protecting personal data. In the UK, the Data Protection Act is used to ensure that personal data is accessible to those whom it concerns, and provides redress to individuals if there are inaccuracies. This is particularly important to ensure individuals are treated fairly, for example for credit checking purposes. The Data Protection Act states that only individuals and companies with legitimate and lawful reasons can process personal information and cannot be shared. The International Standard ISO/IEC 17799 covers...
How to maintain data privacy
Data privacy refers to the evolving relationship between technology and the legal right to, or public expectation of privacy in the collection and sharing of data. Privacy problems exist wherever uniquely identifiable data relating to a person or persons are collected and stored, in digital form or otherwise. Improper or non-existent disclosure control can be the root cause for privacy issues. The most common sources of data that are affected by data privacy issues are: * Health information. * Criminal justice. * Financial information. * Genetic information. * Location information. The challenge in data privacy is to share data while protecting the personally identifiable information...
Wireless - Is it an Option?
Wireless is great for back up but not as a primary data link. The problems with wireless have historically been reliability, vulnerability and maintenance. It's advertised as new technology and new spectrum, yet, unfortunately, weather (i.e., fog, snow, heavy rain) can wreak havoc on your connection. Security is another area of concern. Some connections have been approved by the FCC, and some have not. While your data is encrypted, in some cases, it is possible that it is still not 100% secure. Most companies need to be sure of 100% security. Finally, maintenance can be an issue. Wireless is a different realm of connectivity and requires different gear to run the network. Because wireless can be...
Rootkits - Hidden Hazards On Your System
If you're concerned about security on your computer network, there's a new word to add to your vocabulary - rootkit. A rootkit is a set of utilities installed on your computer whose purpose is to hide what other programs are doing. They've been around for a few years, but they didn't really hit the security spotlight until November 2005. That was when researchers discovered that some CDs from Sony were installing a rootkit on user computers as part of their DRM (Digital Rights Management) software. The purpose of the rootkit was to prevent the DRM software from being detected and uninstalled - but there was an unintended side effect. The rootkit opened a security hole on those computers that couldn...
5 Common Problems Overlooked By Business It Networks.
IT Networks though simple, require extensive planning to ensure stability, yet we often encounter businesses that are acquainted with the imperative role networking plays in the efficient functioning of their company. Informed business entrepreneurs often opt to upgrade their networking systems to suit their organizational structure. Although upgrading is an expensive, time consuming process, its benefits are ten fold. Though, there are some small size companies that insist on having a Windows XP workstation function as a network server, this decision may eventually lead to decrease in efficiency and productivity of the entire Information Technology environment. Network Consultants should always...
Small Business Computer Security, the Basics
Jarrett Pavao Anyone in business today realizes both the natural dependency on computers in the workplace, and also the potential dangers associated with storing important data on them. Today's business owners are constantly being reminded that their company's data is at risk by the daily reports on various news stations, or even their favorite business-related website. But what can a typical small business owner do to protect their network from these threats that are broadcasted in so many ways? Dangers lurk at every turn on the Internet. There are thousands of attacks or areas of security that could be discussed, but I am going to try and focus on three general nuisances associated with today's...
Nsauditor Network Security Auditor - network audit and monitoring tool for corporate local area networks.
Nsauditor Network Security Auditor significantly reduces the total cost of network management in enterprise environments by enabling IT personnel to audit and monitor remote network computers for possible vulnerabilities. The software checks your network for all potential methods that a hacker might use to attack it. Nsauditor includes firewall system that allows to stop internet threats and block unwanted network connections. Nsauditor is a complete utilities package that includes more than 45 network tools and gives you the possibility to get information about operating systems, service packs, hotfixes, installed software and running processes on remote PCs. Nsauditor "Network Monitoring...
The Metaphors of the Net
I. The Genetic BlueprintA decade after the invention of the World Wide Web, Tim Berners-Lee is promoting the "Semantic Web". The Internet hitherto is a repository of digital content. It has a rudimentary inventory system and very crude data location services. As a sad result, most of the content is invisible and inaccessible. Moreover, the Internet manipulates strings of symbols, not logical or semantic propositions. In other words, the Net compares values but does not know the meaning of the values it thus manipulates. It is unable to interpret strings, to infer new facts, to deduce, induce, derive, or otherwise comprehend what it is doing. In short, it does not understand language. Run an...
Wireless Networking and Security
Although Wireless Networking has great benefits, which are undoubtedly, there are also some drawbacks, which should be considered. Drawbacks such as Electromagnetic interferences, a slower transfer speed then wired Networks and diverse security concerns. This paper will focus on Wireless Networks and the security concern that we have or should have when implementing such technology.As a general note there are two types of wireless computer networks.1) Ad hoc network is established when wireless communication exist directly from computer to computer. 2) Infrastructure Networks are distinguished by the use of an access point. Every communication in a Infrastructure Network goes over a access point...
Installing Wireless Access Points
Installing Multiple Wireless Access Points1. Install one wireless Access Point to test range2. Assign each wireless access point a unique IP address3. Each wireless access point will have the Same SSID4. All wireless access points will have the same encryption key5. Point wireless antennas towards the center of the network1...
The most difficult part of creating a Security Policy for your business is determining what, exactly, to include in it. Never heard of a Security Policy before? You're not alone. But whether you are the only employee in your company or you have a small staff working for you, you need to learn what a Security Policy is, and then you need to create one.In much the same way that a personnel policy informs employees of things like vacation time accrual, performance review schedule and other personnel-related issues, a Security Policy informs your employees of the steps that are necessary to keep your company's network and computers secure. The policy is your company's rules and regulations that are...
Identity theft - Are You Safe Online?
Gartner Research, a US based research company estimated that 57 million Americans had received spurious e-mail from hackers or cyber-thieves impersonating legitimate services.They further estimate that nearly 11 million have clicked on the link in a phishing attack email and 3 percent of those attacked remember giving personal information to the thieves.We are continually warned by banks, PayPal and others to avoid responding to these authentic looking 'lures', but how do we prevent ourselves from swallowing the bait? And even when we know a site is genuine, can we trust the operators with our details?From Gartner's figures and one's personal experience it is obvious that such attempts at identity...
Personal Firewalls for Home Users
What is a Firewall?The term "firewall" illustrates a system that protects a network and the machines on them from various types of attack. Firewalls are geared towards keeping the server up all the time and protecting the entire network.The primary goal of a firewall is to implement a desired security policy; controlling access in both directions through the firewall, and to protect the firewall itself from compromise. It wards off intrusion attempts, Trojans and other malicious attacks.Personal Firewalls:They are meant for the home user in a networked environment. They aim to block simple attacks, unlike the enterprise level firewalls that the corporate world uses at the server or router end. There...
Does High Definition Mean Short Distance?
Liberty, Justice, and High Def For AllThe conversation subject of high definition is no longer segregated to the dark smokey rooms of the cultural elite, the same rooms where gas price conspiracies, global domination rituals, and secret handshakes are created. No friends, high definition is now available to bond and free, to all races and creeds, to rich and, well, semi-rich.Pick Your PoisonHDMI and DVI are the two digital interfaces that are quickly becoming the prefered vessels of High Definition. Just as a quick recap...DVI: Short for Digital Video Interface, came into fruition to convert analog signals into video signals to accomodate both analog and digital monitors. DVI-A is an analog...
Virtual Real Estate Investing in 2006
Virtual real estate is becoming more and more lucrative as the "overnight successes" (spam sites) are disappearing due to search engines "sand boxing" all new sites and de-listing spammers.Gone forever are the days where anyone with moderate experience could come into a market and dominate it within a month or two in the search engines. Since Google and other engines no longer reward new sites of any kind with immediate results, only the mature, savvy e-real estate investor will win the day in 2006.Smart niche site network publishers have been gearing up for 2006 with solid, well-thought-out site designs, content strategies, and niche research to place content rich sites up with no other goal than...
Personal Firewalls Basics
What is personal firewall? Personal firewalls are the desktop security products which are commonly designed to enhance the security of the operating system by implementing per-application security. Some operating systems (including modern Windows systems) implements per-user security. Such a security conception is not always sufficient or effective especially when we talk about common users workstations. Threats versus antivirus, antispyware and similar applications Today's Internet is a full of spyware, worms and other malware. People looking for valid information can meet these threats easily. People often download new programs just to try if they are useful. It is almost impossible for...
How to Keep Your Computer from Spreading Viruses
There are some simple steps you must take to avoid becoming a victim of computer viruses and also stop from spreading viruses to others. Here are some things that you can and should do.Email Issues to watchNever open an E-mail with an attachment you were not expecting.The latest batch of virus programs are often spread by E-mail. Even if your anti-virus program does not warn you about the attached file and even if the eMail appears to come from someone you know, do not open it if you were not expecting it, and if you were expecting it, only open it AFTER scanning it with your up-to-date virus software.Scan ALL incoming email attachments (regardless of who sent it).Be sure to run each attachment you...
Viruses and Worms, Protection from Disaster
Virus damage estimated at $55 billion in 2003. "SINGAPORE - Trend Micro Inc, the world's third-largest anti-virus software maker, said Friday that computer virus attacks cost global businesses an estimated $55 billion in damages in 2003, a sum that would rise this year. Companies lost roughly $20 billion to $30 billion in 2002 from the virus attacks, up from about $13 billion in 2001, according to various industry estimates." This was the story across thousands of news agencies desk January 2004. Out of $55 billion, how much did it cost your company? How much did it cost someone you know?I. The Why There is an average of 10-20 viruses released every day. Very few of these viruses actually make...
Writing Effective Sales Messages
A sales letter is a document designed to generate sales. It is a distinctive type of persuasive letter. It persuades the reader to place an order, to request additional information, or to lend support to the product or service or cause being offered. For most sectors other than retail, a sales letter is the first and most important way of reaching new customers. The purpose in writing a sales message is to sell a product. It influences the reader to take a specific action by making an offer-not an announcement-to him. Sales letter attempts to persuade readers to spend their time and money on the value being offered. To sell, the sales letter must be specific, go to the right audience, appeal to the...
Deriving Due Care Practices from HIPAA and GLBA
Recent years have shown a trend in corporations being held responsible for information security negligence. In particular, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Attorney General of New York have been actively pursuing companies that fail to follow effective security practices. Many high-visibility cases illustrate how companies are being required to implement stronger security controls, the Guess case being a good example.In June 2003, Guess, Incorporated agreed to settle FTC charges that it exposed consumers' personal information to commonly known attacks by hackers, contrary to the company's claims. "Consumers have every right to expect that a business that says it's keeping personal...
Sound Deadening: A Great Investment for Great Sound!
OK, here's the deal: If you want to build a quality stereo system, SOUND DEADENING IS NOT OPTIONAL; IT IS MANDATORY.Why is that?Let me ask you a question: Do you want to hear music, or road noise? Do you want your license plate to be quiet, or rattle when the bass hits? Do you want to hear your tires, or do you want to hear MUSIC?I know I want to hear the music, and as such, I never do a real car stereo installation without using sound deadening material.So, with all of that said, let's take a closer look at sound deadening.Sound deadening comes in many forms, but the two main types are spray on, and matting.Spray on deadening comes in either an aerosol spray paint can or in a large bucket. The...
Wireless Security - Getting It Right
It may sound strange but is true that several organisations, which have adopted Wireless networking, are open to severe security breaches. Mostly the reasons are that organisations simply plug the access points and go live without bothering to change the default factory settings. Wireless local area networks are open to risk not because the systems are incapable but due to incorrect usage. The biggest problem lies with inadequate security standards and with poorly configured devices. For a start, most of the wireless base stations sold by suppliers come with the in-built security Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) protocol turned off. This means that unless you manually reconfigure your wireless access...
What is X10
X10 Cameras are becoming very popular for several reasons. But what is X10?X10 is a communications language that allows compatible products to talk to each other using the existing electrical wiring in the home.Most X10 compatible products are very affordable and the fact that they talk over existing wires in your home means that no costly rewiring is necessary.X10 is SimplePress a button on the transmitter and the signal is sent over the home's wiring to a receiver.In the past, if you wanted to be able to control certain lights and appliances from one location, you would have to run hundreds of feet of wire to route the power switches of each device to one location.Using X10 modules, you don't have...
The Internet is a place where people communicate at a very cheap price. It is where people now do their shopping, do business and trade in the financial market. This is why the Internet is considered as one of the most important tools in the new millennium. Because of this, all your personal and financial information are stored in your computer, and also in your emails. If you do business in the Internet, important files will also be stored in your computer. This is why there are people who take advantage of this technology to steal from hardworking and honest people. These people are called hackers and they often commit identity theft. They take control of your computer by putting spyware programs...
Home Wireless Network Security Issues
Running a business from home has its advantages, including no commute, a more accommodating work schedule, fresh coffee and home-cooked meals at any time you want.But running a business from home using a home wireless local area network (WLAN) with your computer may lead to thievery of confidential information and hacker or virus penetration unless proper actions are taken. As WLANs send information back and forth over radio waves, someone with the right type of receiver in your immediate area could be picking up the transmission, thus acquiring access to your computer.Here is a list of things that you should consider as a result of implementing a home wireless network setup used your business...
FBI Online Cyber Crime Victims Form
The FBI has a convenient online Cyber Crime form for victims and/or the 3rd party to the complaint that is an easy-to-use reporting mechanism. A partnership has been formed with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3 formerly known as the Internet Fraud Complaint Center IFCC) and the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C) for the combined objective of identifying and bringing to justice those responsible for online internet fraud. The FBI-IC3's stated Mission regarding Cyber Crime is "to serve as a vehicle to receive, develop, and refer criminal complaints regarding the rapidly expanding arena of cyber crime." The IC3 provides the victims of cyber crime with an online reporting form that...
Anti Spam at the Enterprise Level
Every one of us knows how spam impacts us. Every day we either get a ton of spam - or if we're fairly well protected by spam filters - only a few pieces.Like a large number of people, I don't use any spam filters. Ah. You think I'm insane. But wait. My problem is that I get a lot of email from marketing types which I want to receive. And the spam filtering software is not very sensitive to my needs. Even white-listing doesn't always work. So, I prefer to get all that spam and just delete it.Now this solution can work for me despite the time it takes to delete my daily overdose of spam. However, at the enterprise level, it's a whole different story. If you have a relatively large internal...
Home Wireless Network Security Issues
Running a business from home has its advantages, including no commute, a more accommodating work schedule, fresh coffee and home-cooked meals at any time you want.But running a business from home using a home wireless local area network (WLAN) with your computer may lead to thievery of confidential information and hacker or virus penetration unless proper actions are taken. As WLANs send information back and forth over radio waves, someone with the right type of receiver in your immediate area could be picking up the transmission, thus acquiring access to your computer.Here is a list of things that you should consider as a result of implementing a home wireless network setup used your business...
Never Miss A File Again With Rollback Rx
Rollback Rx is the most effective solution to fix computer problems for any computer user. If you were a business owner, one of your biggest nightmares would be to lose critical data because a software download misfired, or because an update failed. The data loss, big or small, could result in major losses depending on how important it was. There is always the risk of major data loss if there is no suitable computer security software installed. Easy Solution Businesses operate for profit. They would rather spend their money on growing their business than investing in fancy technology. They want a solution that is easy to use, quick to restore computers to an operational state and flexible. They do...
Wireless Network Security: How to Use Kismet
Kismet is a wireless network detector / sniffer which can give you a vast amount of information about wireless networks. Wireless network security flaws are well documented but often very hard for the common person to understand. I will be showing you how to use kismet with out even having to install Linux, or compile kismet.First you need to proceed to remote-exploit.org and download and burn their Auditor CD...
Personal Firewalls for Home Users
What is a Firewall?The term "firewall" illustrates a system that protects a network and the machines on them from various types of attack. Firewalls are geared towards keeping the server up all the time and protecting the entire network.The primary goal of a firewall is to implement a desired security policy; controlling access in both directions through the firewall, and to protect the firewall itself from compromise. It wards off intrusion attempts, Trojans and other malicious attacks.Personal Firewalls:They are meant for the home user in a networked environment. They aim to block simple attacks, unlike the enterprise level firewalls that the corporate world uses at the server or router end. There...
Home Security Cameras
Home security cameras are one of the components that can be used in a home security system. Security cameras have long been in use for offices and stores and are gradually gaining popularity for use in home security with decreasing prices and ease of installation. They can be simply connected to a TV and viewed as a separate channel.Home security cameras provide safety in many ways. One can see who is at the door before opening and avoid suspicious people. Cameras can keep an eye on driveways to watch vehicles and equipment and check on anti-social elements. They can record events while members are out of the home. They can also be used to check on small children in their rooms. For farmhouses, it...
Protect your website with your ethical hacking knowledge
Protect your website with your ethical hacking knowledge 06th May 2007 Author: ryan The first cause for websites being hacked is the lack of knowledge oftheir webmasters. Hackers or even wannabe hackers can modify your website home page,steal your website profits and fame by just using ready to be downloadedexploits published into trusted and untrusted internet security portals. Wether you have a basic knowledge of web site publishing or you arean experienced webmaster the only thing to protect yourself from hackers attacksis ethical hacking. Ethical hacking means understanding your enemy mind, skills, intentions andstrength, up to take the successful countermeasures that will save your daily hard...
Viruses and Worms, Protection from Disaster
Virus damage estimated at $55 billion in 2003. "SINGAPORE - Trend Micro Inc, the world's third-largest anti-virus software maker, said Friday that computer virus attacks cost global businesses an estimated $55 billion in damages in 2003, a sum that would rise this year. Companies lost roughly $20 billion to $30 billion in 2002 from the virus attacks, up from about $13 billion in 2001, according to various industry estimates." This was the story across thousands of news agencies desk January 2004. Out of $55 billion, how much did it cost your company? How much did it cost someone you know?I. The Why There is an average of 10-20 viruses released every day. Very few of these viruses actually make...
The Wide Area Network Dilemma
I recently attended a trade show aimed at owners and operators of convenience stores. Dynamic speakers at the show inspired many attendees to ask lots of thoughtful questions. As I stood in our booth talking to these business owners a theme developed: "Should we network our stores? And if so, what is the best solution for our business?"Wide Area Networks (WANs) can often be the technology investment that doubles your revenue. ---okay, maybe not double. But I've got your attention and a WAN is definitely a "bottom line" builder.In fourteen years of network engineering I have orchestrated successful WAN implementations streamlining ordering, eliminating overtime expenses and reducing shrink. But does...
Wireless Network Security: How to Use Kismet
Kismet is a wireless network detector / sniffer which can give you a vast amount of information about wireless networks. Wireless network security flaws are well documented but often very hard for the common person to understand. I will be showing you how to use kismet with out even having to install Linux, or compile kismet.First you need to proceed to remote-exploit.org and download and burn their Auditor CD...
Network Security - The Road Ahead
Network Security - The road ahead IntroductionWhat is Network Security?"Network Security" -Monitoring"Network Security" -Forensics "Network Security" -ComplianceHIPAASOXGLBAConclusion Introduction Network Security is the next wave which is bound to sweep the software market. Increase in offshore projects and transfer of information across the wire has added fuel to the burning urge to secure the network. As the famous adage goes, the most safest computer is one which has been unplugged from the network(making it almost useless). Network security is becoming more of a necessity. Interestingly the type of security required across different enterprises depends on the nature of its...
Web and Computer Security
Well, if that would have been said to me by my father when I was 2 years of age, I would have understood. But when today, my own computer tells me that when I am 34, I wonder why I spent $1500 on my computer hardware and software just to enjoy the (un-realized) benefits of this great and revolutionary information technology?Today’s cyberspace is hazardous. None of today’s PC users can claim that they never had a computer virus issue or a PC security breach. Now, if you count today’s number of PC users worldwide, they will soon be 1 billion by 2010 according to analysts. When I see all the computer viruses, infections, trojans, and what not around me, and compare it with the 1...
Home Wireless Network Security Issues
Running a business from home has its advantages, including no commute, a more accommodating work schedule, fresh coffee and home-cooked meals at any time you want.But running a business from home using a home wireless local area network (WLAN) with your computer may lead to thievery of confidential information and hacker or virus penetration unless proper actions are taken. As WLANs send information back and forth over radio waves, someone with the right type of receiver in your immediate area could be picking up the transmission, thus acquiring access to your computer.Here is a list of things that you should consider as a result of implementing a home wireless network setup used your business...
Effective Acne Treatment: Fatty Acids
Finding an effective acne treatment can be a difficult task. Many people rely on over the counter acne medications to combat the skin condition. Others believe that proper diet is the most effective acne treatment. Along with this second theory, consuming enough essential fatty acids is a very effective acne treatment. Fatty acids help control the production hormones which cause excess amounts of oil to clog pores and hair follicles. Thus, eating products high in fatty acids is an effective acne treatment for people of all ages.The three major fatty acids are omega 3 oil, omega 6 oil, and omega 9 oil. These fatty acids should be consumed daily for effective acne treatment to occur. When the body...
Wireless Network Security: How to Use Kismet
Kismet is a wireless network detector / sniffer which can give you a vast amount of information about wireless networks. Wireless network security flaws are well documented but often very hard for the common person to understand. I will be showing you how to use kismet with out even having to install Linux, or compile kismet.First you need to proceed to remote-exploit.org and download and burn their Auditor CD...
Windows XP: Use the Security Center to View Virus Protection
The Windows XP Security Center is not a well-known feature of the operating system. The security center was introduced as part of the Service Pack 2 release. Some people like it and some people don't like it at all. If you don't have the service pack 2 already installed, you need to do that now by updating your Windows XP. You can do this using the update feature of XP or simply go to the Microsoft website and search for SP2. Here is a link to the Microsoft site if you need more information-- To access the Security Center, you go to the Start button, All Programs, Accessories, then System Tools. Click on the Security Center and it will bring up a window with the current system status. To view the...
Wireless Network Security: How to Use Kismet
Kismet is a wireless network detector / sniffer which can give you a vast amount of information about wireless networks. Wireless network security flaws are well documented but often very hard for the common person to understand. I will be showing you how to use kismet with out even having to install Linux, or compile kismet.First you need to proceed to remote-exploit.org and download and burn their Auditor CD...
Wireless Network Security: How to Use Kismet
Kismet is a wireless network detector / sniffer which can give you a vast amount of information about wireless networks. Wireless network security flaws are well documented but often very hard for the common person to understand. I will be showing you how to use kismet with out even having to install Linux, or compile kismet.First you need to proceed to remote-exploit.org and download and burn their Auditor CD...
How Does A Firewall Work?
You may have heard the term firewall before but have you ever wondered how does a firewall work and why do I need one? A computer firewall protects your computer by putting up a barrier to keep anyone from accessing your files when you are surfing the Internet.Once a hacker get access to your files malicious codes spread through your computer retrieving your personal information that the hacker can use to steal your identity or charge items with your credit card numbers. So how does a firewall work?A firewall not only stops this from happening but keeps the malicious file out of your computer so it can't spread to your other files. That's why it's called a firewall because its job is similar to a...
Wireless Network Security: How to Use Kismet
Kismet is a wireless network detector / sniffer which can give you a vast amount of information about wireless networks. Wireless network security flaws are well documented but often very hard for the common person to understand. I will be showing you how to use kismet with out even having to install Linux, or compile kismet.First you need to proceed to remote-exploit.org and download and burn their Auditor CD...
Home Security Cameras
Home security cameras are one of the components that can be used in a home security system. Security cameras have long been in use for offices and stores and are gradually gaining popularity for use in home security with decreasing prices and ease of installation. They can be simply connected to a TV and viewed as a separate channel.Home security cameras provide safety in many ways. One can see who is at the door before opening and avoid suspicious people. Cameras can keep an eye on driveways to watch vehicles and equipment and check on anti-social elements. They can record events while members are out of the home. They can also be used to check on small children in their rooms. For farmhouses, it...
Wireless Network Security: How to Use Kismet
Kismet is a wireless network detector / sniffer which can give you a vast amount of information about wireless networks. Wireless network security flaws are well documented but often very hard for the common person to understand. I will be showing you how to use kismet with out even having to install Linux, or compile kismet.First you need to proceed to remote-exploit.org and download and burn their Auditor CD...
Wireless Network Security: How to Use Kismet
Kismet is a wireless network detector / sniffer which can give you a vast amount of information about wireless networks. Wireless network security flaws are well documented but often very hard for the common person to understand. I will be showing you how to use kismet with out even having to install Linux, or compile kismet.First you need to proceed to remote-exploit.org and download and burn their Auditor CD...
How to choose a managed wide area network provider?
One of the easy things to do when discussing the products and services available on the market is to wax lyrical about the way the market is going, the best solutions that you can buy and the most cost effective results you can achieve. And in an extremely dynamic industry, such as IT, there is plenty to talk about. We all know that there are constantly evolving solutions and a parade of suppliers who can provide them.But rather than talk about the best technology, I think it would be useful just to swing the debate over to the issue of the Supplier. Recently one of our customers, 'The Firewall Warehouse' implemented a broadband VPN for it's 3 offices and centralised warehouse that are spread across...