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- University Achieves Greater Network Visibility, Saves $75,000 With Security Tools
- Ball State University wanted to deliver enhanced security for its IT environment and to monitor and manage network health. Previously, the university lacked an effective way to tell if computers were properly updated and in compliance with security policies. Ball State deployed Network Access Protection NAP, which is a feature...
- Tags: Network, University, Health Care, Tool, Security Tool, Security
- Case studies 2008-10-01
- The University of Hawaii Protects Its Slice of Paradise With Check Point Security Tools
- The University of Hawaii UH system includes 10 campuses and dozens of educational, training, and research centers across the six Hawaiian Islands. After many years of using a firewall from a legacy computer-network provider, UH decided it needed a solution with much more functionality and a better user interface. UH...
- Tags: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., Tool, Security Tool, Firewalls, Network Security, Security, Internet, Networking
- Case studies 2008-03-06
- Urlscan 2.5 Install Package (EXE)
- UrlScan 2.5 is a security tool that restricts the types of requests that Internet Information Services IIS 4.0 and later will process. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
- Tags: Microsoft Corp., Security Tool, UrlScan 2.5, Internet, Productivity, Security
- Software downloads 2007-09-05
- Advanced Security Tool - AST (zip)
- If you are looking for an all-in-one security management utility for your Windows then, Advanced Security Tool - AST is exactly what you are looking for. This advanced tool with its powerful and flexible features provides a full proof security system for your Windows. This all in one utility includes...
- Tags: Security, Password, AST Computers, Tool, Security Tool
- Software downloads 2007-08-23
- 10 free security tools you should already be using
- When it comes to hardening security for your Windows computer, a variety of free -- and effective -- tools and utilities can help you do more with less. Find out about 10 free tools you can use to protect, disinfect, and manage your computer.This download is based on this photo...
- Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Photograph, Tool, Security Tool, Productivity
- Download resources 2007-08-21
- Exploits, security tools disappear as German anti-hacker law takes effect
- Exploits, security tools disappear as German anti-hacker law takes effectWell, if you could prove that......hacking is another form of bearing arms, you might get their attention. Then again, I think the NRA General Council would rather be out target-shooting, duck hunting or selling guns anyways.NRA should be all over this...After...
- Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, SECURITY, tool, hacking, security tool
- Discussion threads 2007-08-13
- Exploits, security tools disappear as German anti-hacker law takes effect
- Security professionals in Germany have started removing exploits and hacking tools from the Internet in response to a new German law that expressly forbids the distribution of any software that can be used in computer/network attacks.Stefan Esser left, the PHP security guru behind the recent Month of PHP Bugs project,...
- Tags: Security, Law, Tool, Security Tool, Ryan Naraine
- Blog posts 2007-08-13
- Ten free security utilities you should already be using
- Here's a list of ten free security tools you can and should be using to help protect, disinfect and manage your Windows computer.
- Tags: security tool, tool, security
- Image galleries 2007-07-24
- Portable Vault (exe)
- Migo Portable Vault is an indispensable security tool that protects sensitive information on your portable USB Drive. In a few simple steps, Migo Portable Vault encrypts your data making it virtually impossible for anyone to access your files in the event that your portable device is misplaced or stolen. Password...
- Tags: Password, Security Tool, Migo Portable Vault, Productivity
- Software downloads 2007-06-15
- Security tools ready for Vista launch
- Security tools ready for Vista launchlol"Microsoft is promoting Windows Vista as the most secure version of its operating system yet"That's not saying much. Besides, don't they say that about every product right before we find it's full of holes?No thanks. It's just the same old line being repeated. I guess...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), SECURITY, 64-bit, tool, Door-Lock 9, Door-Lock, Microsoft Windows Vista, security tool
- Discussion threads 2007-01-17
- Most security tools not quite ready for Vista
- Most security tools not quite ready for VistaGee, I WONDER why?Do ya think it might have something to do with MICROSUCKS stalling and refusing to provide the proper Vista info. required for COMPETING security products, in violation of anti-trust laws?Gee, whodda thunk MICROSUCKS would continue to violate anti-trust laws -...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), tool, domination, security tool, Avast, Sophos Plc., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2006-11-30
- Microsoft security tools go global
- Microsoft security tools go globalMicrosoft security tools go global"The Windows Live OneCare safety scanner is now available around the world, Microsoft said in a statement Monday. The online scanner removes viruses and spyware, rids a hard drive of clutter, and runs defragmentation."I wonder if that includes WGA as well?Hard drive...
- Tags: Scanners, PRODUCTIVITY, Cyberthreats, Microsoft Corp., hard drive, Windows Install, Apple Inc., tool, Microsoft Security Tool, Microsoft Windows, security tool, scanner
- Discussion threads 2006-08-15
- IBM offers developers free security tools
- IBM offers developers free security toolsHey that's great!!!Glad to see someone helping to contribute to getting Java up to where .NET is around security.Great job guys. Thanks for playing.IBM and free candyntsecurityNo comment today
- Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, SECURITY, security tool, IBM Corp., tool
- Discussion threads 2006-06-22
- Security tool adds ID theft protection
- Join Joris Evers and Robert Vamosi for this week's Security BiteJoin Joris Evers and Robert Vamosi for this week's Security BitesZoneAlarm update helps prevent and fight ID theft online and off. Also, browser flaw can expose user data, Microsoft patch deluge coming.
- Tags: Join Joris Evers, Robert Vamosi
- Videos 2006-06-09
- Security tool aims to stop drive-by installs
- Security tool aims to stop drive-by installsI already have a tool that does this.It's called a "firewall."Specifically, Zone Alarm Pro. It does tend to be paranoid at times, questioning the activity of programs I know to be safe. But I'd rather have a paranoid firewall than an infected...
- Tags: Firewalls, PRODUCTIVITY, Linux, Network security, SECURITY, SocketShield, firewall, tool, exploit, software, security tool
- Discussion threads 2006-04-28
- Symantec revamps mail security tool
- Symantec revamps mail security toolNope!!!Been burned to hard to many times by Symantec to even consider looking at any of their products. To many products, OSS, free and proprietary that work at least as well and usually better.
- Tags: SECURITY, PRODUCTIVITY, Symantec Corp., security tool, tool
- Discussion threads 2006-04-18
- Enhance overall network security with the versatility of rsync
- In the hands of a knowledgeable system administrator, rsync becomes a versatile and effective security tool. The rsync utility is, by design, a simple file copying tool. It has an advantage over other utilities, however, in that it uses a checksum comparison to determine what actually needs...
- Tags: System Administrator, TechRepublic Inc., Network, Auditing, Network Security, Tool, Security Tool, Productivity, Security
- Download resources 2006-03-15
- Nessus security tool closes its source
- Nessus security tool closes its sourceExcellent software!If you're an auditor or lan security admin this program is a must have item.M$ paid them off!I'm sure M$ or $CO paid them to make GPL look bad.I hope they go out of business soon.Nessus security tool closes its source[i]The developer also expressed...
- Tags: tool, OpenSource, Closed-Source, Nessus, GPL, contribution, Nessus security tool, open source, security tool
- Discussion threads 2005-10-06
- Defeating Windows Personal Firewalls: Filtering Methodologies, Attacks, and Defenses
- This paper provides a better understanding of how network traffic is processed by Microsoft Windows operating systems, and how various security tools such as personal firewalls and host intrusion prevention systems monitor network activity to protect a system. It also explores how malware can attack the networking architecture of Windows...
- Tags: Firewall, VigilantMinds, Network, Security Tool, Attack, Microsoft Windows, Intrusion Prevention, Networking, Security, Operating Systems, Software
- White papers 2005-08-26
- Security tools face increased attack
- Security tools face increased attackThanks for the giggles ZDNETThe fact that this storySecurity tools face increased attack was preceeded byhttp://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009-5754653.htmlMicrosoft seeks testers for antivirus serviceIS PRICELESS.Now we really no why MS is seeking beta testers. Sorry this was too easy.The pool of easily exploitable Windows exploits is drying up????There...
- Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Microsoft Windows, SECURITY, Cyberthreats, Microsoft Corp., Norton Co., security tool, Symantec Corp., tool, virus, attack
- Discussion threads 2005-06-20
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