d.strom, cissp, gsec, gsna on October 13th, 2008

So, by now you’ve realized that you really should provide some content filtering of your Internet connection. A reasonable first-step is to configure your connection so that you are using OpenDNS as your DNS service. It is very simple to start using OpenDNS… If you are serving DCHP to your internal network from a router, [...]

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d.strom, cissp, gsec, gsna on October 13th, 2008

FOXNews.com – World Bank Under Cyber Siege in ‘Unprecedented Crisis’ According to FoxNews and other sources, the World Bank has been repetitively and freely attacked and information stolen. This has been going on for at least six months. So, why should I care? Aside from the fact that the World Bank has sensitive data about [...]

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

Last time we discussed the need and benefits of implementing Internet content filtering. Now, we will look at some of the options available for a business or home to implement filtering and which options are best suited. Please keep in mind that this is not designed as a purchasing guide or product evaluation. It is [...]

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d.strom, cissp, gsec, gsna on October 6th, 2008

Many companies and individuals filter their connection to the Internet. Many others allow wide-open, unfiltered access to whatever their ISP provides. While there may be some good reasons to have unfiltered access in some settings, it is wise to consider applying some filtering to the Internet connection. Consideration should be given to these issues: Policing [...]

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