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- Network Security
- (1) The authorization of access to files and directories in a network. Users are assigned an ID number and password that allows them access to information and programs within...
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- Nielsen Mobile, an Altor Networks Customer
- I recently had the opportunity to speak with Nick Portolese, Senior Manager of Data Center Operations for Nielsen Mobile, an Altor Networks customer. He spent a few moments sharing his experiences with their software. Nick's comments follow. Please tell me who you are and what...
- Tags: Network, Environment, Network Security, Server, Virtual Machine, Tool, VMWare ESX, Nielsen Mobile, Altor Networks, Nielsen, Productivity, Data Centers, Ip storage, Networking, Security, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Dan Kusnetzky
- Blog posts 2008-11-21
- Modélisation des processus métiers et standardisation
- Sans nier l'importance des progrès accomplis, ce livre blanc se propose de faire un état des lieux sur les travaux de standardisation de la modélisation des processus métiers afin d'en dresser un portrait le plus fidèle possible à la réalité. Les perspectives données dans ce point de vue s'appuieront sur...
- Tags: DES, MEGA, Digital Security, Network Security, Security, Networking
- White papers 2008-11-14
- Photos: Radius Atomic Bass for iPhone
- The Radius Atomic Bass earphones for iPhone are a worthwhile upgrade from the stock set that comes with the phone; they're comfortable, stylish, and offer great sound for the money. by CNET News.com
- Tags: Apple iPhone, RADIUS, Photograph, Network Security, Networking, CNET News.com
- Image galleries 2008-11-13
- Live Webcast: Taking the Next Step in Secure Access - Achieving Granular Control
- In tough economic times, businesses need to be efficient, flexible and productive. IT is under pressure to ensure that applications and other business-critical information resources are broadly accessible. To drive topline growth and achieve bottom line efficiencies, virtually everything should be accessible to everyone regardless of their physical location...
- Tags: Microsoft Access, Webcast, SonicWall, Ssl/Tls, VPNs, Network Security, Authentication/Encryption, Security, Networking
- Webcasts 2008-11-13
- SPAM and the free lunch
- The Air Force wants people to submit ideas for improving internet security - with particular regard to phishing, spam, and network based attacks. I don't believe that a perfect solution exists, but putting unalterable origin identifiers into packet headers has got to be the way to start. by Paul Murphy
- Tags: Phishing, Internet, Cyberthreats, Spam, Security, Network Security, Viruses And Worms, Spam And Phishing, Networking, Paul Murphy, Packet, Router, Network, Routers & Switches, Network Technology
- Blog posts 2008-11-10
- VipVPN (exe)
- VIPVpn is an OpenVPN GUI client for Windows. AutoRoute Route Checker. Fixes Important Routing Bugs. With other Clients sometimes VPN Is Connected, but Default gateway is not set and connection stays Totally unsecured. Exclude List for Other VPN's or Double VPN Systems. AutoRun; AutoConnect; Expiration Date Reminder; .vipvpn file format...
- Tags: VipVPN, VPNs, Network Security, Telecommunications, Microsoft Windows, Networking, Security, Operating Systems, Software
- Software downloads 2008-11-07
- WPA Wi-Fi encryption (partially) cracked
- Rob McMillan at IDG has the scoop on new research that shows it's possible to partially crack the WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) encryption standard. Full details of the theoretical attack is not yet known but McMillan reports that two security researchers -- Erik Tews and Martin Beck...
- Tags: WPA, Router, Encryption, Attack, Tews, Network Security, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking, Ryan Naraine
- Blog posts 2008-11-06
- No longer safe: WPA encryption cracked in 12 to 15 minutes
- It was only a matter of time. Sure, we can all expect that some hacker with enough time and processing power would eventually crack a WPA-protected wireless network to decrypt someone's precious data. But in 15 minutes? Yes sir, according to...
- Tags: WPA, Encryption, Erik Tews, Wi-Fi, Network Security, Wireless, Networking, Andrew Nusca
- Blog posts 2008-11-06
- The world's first optical firewall?
- According to ICT Results, researchers for a EU-funded project named WISDOM are developing an optical firewall which aims to clear Internet security bottlenecks. WISDOM is an acronym for 'Wirespeed security domains using optical monitoring.' The project started in June 2006 and should be completed in May 2009 for a total...
- Tags: Firewalls, Network Security, Fiber Optics, Security, Networking, Telecommunications, Roland Piquepaille
- Blog posts 2008-11-02
- SNRS - Securing Networks with Cisco Routers & Switches v3.0
- View Available Dates and LocationsDiscover advanced concepts in IOS router and switch security in this course that starts where IINS v1.0, core training for the CCNA Security Associate certification, stops. In SNRS v3.0, a component in the Cisco Certified Security Professional certification, you will take your IOS...
- Tags: Cisco IOS, Cisco Router, Router, Network, Cisco Systems Inc., VPNs, Routers & Switches, IPSec, Network Security, Networking, Security, Telecommunications
- Training 2008-11-01
- 10+ reasons to treat network security like home security
- Strategies for effectively securing your network map pretty closely to those for securing your home. Chad Perrin looks at the parallels and offers a takeaway for each point of comparison.This download is also available as an entry in our IT Security blog.
- Tags: Network, Network Security, Chad Perrin, Security, Networking
- Download resources 2008-10-24
- Altor Networks security for virtual environments
- Altor Network's Amir Ben-Efraim, CEO, spoke to me recently about Altor VF. The company claims it is the first "purpose built" firewall for virtualized environments. Like Catbird see Security of virtual environments from the Catbird Seat, Altor sees that controlling the network traffic is a good way to offer a...
- Tags: Network, Virtual Environment, Altor Network, Altor VF, Firewalls, Network Security, Security, Networking, Dan Kusnetzky
- Blog posts 2008-10-22
- ZALWebClient (exe)
- ZALWebClient is a little HTTP client utility used just for testing your local Web pages throught a HTTP server. If you use this program with ZALWebServer, than you need the flowing information to use authentication and SSL option. This is a password for unlocking the server key. If you have...
- Tags: Password, SSL, Hamid Reza Bahador, ZALWebClient, Ssl/Tls, Authentication/Encryption, Web Servers, Network Security, Security, Internet, Networking
- Software downloads 2008-10-17
- WPA Key/Password Generator (exe)
- WPA Key/Password Generator randomly generates a random and secure WPA key and or password. It allows the user to select how secure the password/key will be with three strength settings. Allows the user to also copy the generated key/password directly to the system clipboard. This version is the first release...
- Tags: WPA, Hybrid IT Solutions, Network Security, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking
- Software downloads 2008-10-09
- Quesgen Systems: Using the Vyatta Open-Source Router and Firewall to Secure Hosted Medical Data
- QuesGen provides a hosted online application for clinical researchers to share and manage medical research data. The QuesGen service is an innovative application for medical researchers to manage study data simply and securely over the Internet. When building the service, CEO was familiar with Linux servers and hosting environments and...
- Tags: Service, Medical Research, Vyatta, QuesGen, QuesGen Service, Firewalls, Network Security, Security, Networking
- Case studies 2008-10-08
- Markets for Information: Of Inefficient Firewalls and Efficient Monopolies
- This paper studies, within a formal model, market environments where information is costly to acquire and is of use also to potential competitors. Agents may then sell, or buy, reports - of unverifiable quality - over the information acquired and choose the trades in the market on the basis of...
- Tags: Information, Universidad Carlos III Madrid, Mergers & Acquisitions, Firewalls, Real Estate, Corporate Law, Network Security, Investment, Finance, Networking, Business Operations
- White papers 2008-10-03
- Avanquest System Suite Web Installer (exe)
- Avanquest System Suite Web Installer from Internet Security 2.0 downloads and installs latest version of Avanquest System Suite directly from its site and with maximal speed. Avanquest System Suite Professional, The Ultimate, All-In-One Suite for PC Security, Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, Maintenance & Privacy. World Class protection against viruses, Trojans, spyware and...
- Tags: Web, Internet Security, Internet, Network Security, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Security, Viruses And Worms, Networking
- Software downloads 2008-10-02
- Total Network Security for Telecom Plus - The Utility Warehouse
- The Utility Warehouse Discount Club operated by Telecom Plus plc needed a network that is completely safe from the threat posed by removable media devices. Codina decided to test out some other removable media security options from other vendors. Products from Pointsec amongst others were tested by Telecom Plus and...
- Tags: Security, Network, Pointsec Mobile Technologies Inc., Network Security, Telecommunications, Removable Media, Telephony, Networking
- Case studies 2008-10-02
- Advanced Systems Group Secures the Network With UTM-1 by Check Point
- With company headquarters located in Denver, Colorado and eight offices distributed all over the western United States, ASG is considered a smaller company, employing just over 100 people. ASG is using Verizon Business for management of its wide-area network however the CIO was unhappy with the limitations they faced with...
- Tags: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., Network, ASG, Firewalls, Networking, Network Security, Security
- Case studies 2008-10-01
- Interaction Between: Nokia Intrusion Prevention and Nokia Firewall
- Firewalls provide protection between external networks and internal networks by blocking potentially malicious traffic from entering the internal network infrastructure. However, firewalls inherently need to allow SMTP/email, FTP, SIP/VoIP calls, and other protocols with minimal payload security inspection, which may also allow external threat sources to infect internal end-points and...
- Tags: Nokia Corp., Nokia Intrusion Prevention, Firewalls, Intrusion Prevention, Network Security, Security, Networking
- White papers 2008-10-01
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