d.strom, cissp, gsec, gsna on April 30th, 2008

The news media regularly reminds us of information security or network security breaches in business. While the largest compromises, such as TJX, receive the most attention and reporting, these breaches also can and do occur in small and medium sized businesses. The challenge for these small business is to adequately protect their information from compromise. [...]

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d.strom, cissp, gsec, gsna on April 16th, 2008

The passwords you use to access your computer, various web sites, your online banking or your financial software are the final line of defense against unauthorized access. It is imperative that you protect these passwords. What are some practical ways to protect passwords? Here are some guidelines… Don’t write your UserName and Password down on [...]

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d.strom, cissp, gsec, gsna on April 9th, 2008

So you’ve got a brand-new DSL or cable internet service at your home and want to put up a server with the intent of running a web site from home and making your fortune. That’s a great idea, but most people have neither the expertise nor time to build and secure a web server. The [...]

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