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- Are you familiar with darknets?
- Do you think darknets have a place in a corporate security strategy? Would you consider implementing one on your corporate network? Share your comments about the potential of darknets as a corporate security tool, as discussed in the March 14 Internet Security Focus newsletter.If you haven't subscribed to our free...
- Tags: Darknet, Darknets, debate@..., Internet, Internet Security Focus, Internet Security Focus newsletter, security
- Discussion threads 2005-03-11
- Join the Linux discussion
- This is the fourth discussion thread of our ongoing Linux discussion, where you can post your Linux questions, enter comments about our weekly Linux newsletter, and offer suggestions for future tips.Check out our previous Linux discussions:* http://techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID=3&threadID=137026* http://techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID=3&threadID=129670* http://techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID=3&threadID=122888If you haven't subscribed to our free weekly Linux newsletter, sign up...
- Tags: debate@..., Linux, Mozilla Corp., Mozilla Firefox, Web browser
- Discussion threads 2005-03-10
- Join the Exchange interchange
- This is the fifth discussion thread of our ongoing Exchange discussion, where you can post your Exchange questions, enter comments about our weekly Exchange newsletter, and offer suggestions for future tips.Check out our previous Exchange discussions:* http://techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID=3&threadID=136744* http://techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID=3&threadID=134485* http://techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID=3&threadID=123139* http://techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID=3&threadID=117712If you haven't subscribed to our free weekly Exchange newsletter, sign...
- Tags: Microsoft Outlook, Exchange, http://techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID=3&threadID=
- Discussion threads 2005-03-10
- Join the Windows Server 2003 discussion
- This is the third discussion thread of our ongoing Windows Server 2003 discussion, where you can post your WS2K3 questions, enter comments about our weekly Windows Server 2003 newsletter, and offer suggestions for future tips.Check out our previous Windows Server 2003 discussions:* http://techrepublic.com.com/5208-6319-0.html?forumID=3&threadID=137214* http://techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID=3&threadID=129139If you haven't subscribed to our free...
- Tags: debate@..., hardware, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 2003, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, server, VPN, VPN Server, Windows Server 2003 discussion
- Discussion threads 2005-03-10
- Perform a secure SQL Server installation
- Have you installed SQL Server on your organization's network, or do you plan to do so? What other installation security tips for SQL Server can you share? Share your comments about performing a secure SQL Server installation, as discussed in the March 11 Security Solutions newsletter.If you haven't subscribed to...
- Tags: debate@..., Microsoft SQL Server, security, Security Solutions newsletter, server, SQL Server installation
- Discussion threads 2005-03-10
- Is Internet security more about asking questions than finding answers?
- Is Internet security more about asking questions than finding answers?Do you agree with Jonathan Yarden that it's sometimes more important to ask the right questions about security than it is to find the answers? Does your organization follow this philosophy, or does it assume the security precautions in place are...
- Tags: debate@..., Internet, Internet security, security
- Discussion threads 2005-03-04
- Using free tools to benchmark your network
- Are you familiar with the Center for Internet Security's CIS scoring tool or the National Institute of Standards and Technology's guides and checklists? Have you used either before? What other benchmarks has your organization used to establish a security baseline for its network resources? Share your comments about establishing a...
- Tags: debate@..., network, security, Security Solutions, Security Solutions newsletter, tool
- Discussion threads 2005-03-03
- Increase your chances of getting DR budget approval
- Have you had difficulties getting the budget for a disaster recovery plan approved? How did you try to make your case? Share your comments about getting your DR plan's budget approved, as discussed in the March 1 Disaster Recovery newsletter.If you haven't subscribed to our free Disaster Recovery newsletter, sign...
- Tags: disaster recovery
- Discussion threads 2005-02-28
- Beef up UNIX security with ACLs
- Beef up UNIX security with ACLsWhat suggestions do you have for bolstering UNIX security? What experience do you have with using access control lists on UNIX systems? Share your comments about enhancing UNIX system security, as discussed in the Feb. 28 Internet Security Focus newsletter.If you haven't subscribed to our...
- Tags: access control, ACL, debate@..., security, Unix
- Discussion threads 2005-02-25
- Does Nessus fit your remote scanning needs?
- Do you routinely scan your organization's network for security vulnerabilities? What tools do you use to scan your network? Are you familiar with Nessus? Share your comments about using Nessus to scan for security holes, as discussed in the Feb. 25 Security Solutions newsletter.If you haven't subscribed to our free...
- Tags: Does Nessus, Nessus, tool, debate@..., security
- Discussion threads 2005-02-24
- Why single sign-on technologies still aren't a good idea
- Why single sign-on technologies still aren't a good ideaWhat's your take on single sign-on technologies? Do you agree with Jonathan Yarden that they present security risks? Are you a Microsoft Passport user? Share your comments about the risks vs. the rewards of single sign-on technologies, as discussed in the Feb....
- Tags: debate@..., Microsoft Corp., password, security, single sign-on, single sign-on technology, SSO
- Discussion threads 2005-02-18
- Why you shouldn't rely only on remote availability
- Do you agree with Mike Talon that organizations shouldn't rely solely on remote availability solutions? What other reasons can you offer why this isn't a good idea? Share your comments about the risks of relying on remote-only solutions, as discussed in the Feb. 22 Disaster Recovery newsletter.If you haven't subscribed...
- Tags: debate@..., Disaster Recovery newsletter, it management, remote availability
- Discussion threads 2005-02-18
- Xen lures big-name endorsements
- A critical mass of corporate computing powers has endorsed the open source Xen project. Xen lets multiple operating systems run on the same computer, a feature that's useful for extracting as much work as possible from a single system. The technology is common among high-end servers today, but on mainstream...
- Tags: Xen
- Discussion threads 2005-02-18
- Choose the best penetration testing method
- Has your organization conducted penetration testing on its network? How did you approach the testing? What types of testing have you conducted, and what success did you have? Share your comments about performing penetration testing on your company's network, as discussed in the Feb. 18 Security Solutions newsletter.If you haven't...
- Tags: Security Solutions newsletter, Security Solutions, debate@..., security
- Discussion threads 2005-02-17
- Why IT can't go it alone when it comes to DR
- Why IT can't go it alone when it comes to DRWhich departments are responsible for business continuity planning in your organization? Do you agree with Mike Talon that the IT department shouldn't be solely responsible? What other departments do you think should be involved? Share your comments about involving other...
- Tags: disaster recovery, information technology
- Discussion threads 2005-02-14
- Be aware of this wireless Internet access vulnerability
- How much does your organization depend on wireless technology? How much of a threat does the "evil twin" issue present to your organization? Does your company's security policy address employees' use of public hot spots for work-related activities? Share your comments about the security risks of wireless Internet access, as...
- Tags: debate@..., network, security, WEP, WEP Encryption, wireless, wireless Internet
- Discussion threads 2005-02-04
- Create an IPSec tunnel to a remote Windows server
- Do you use IPSec to secure your organization's WAN connections to servers? What do you think about creating an IPSec tunnel directly to a remote Windows server? Would this be a viable security solution for your organization? Share your comments about configuring IPSec between a Windows server and an external...
- Tags: debate@..., IPSec, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server, security, Security Solutions newsletter, server
- Discussion threads 2005-02-03
- Dealing with disaster when the building is the business
- Does your organization's disaster recovery plan address off-site data protection? If not, why? Do you agree with Mike Talon that even companies whose location is their business should consider off-site data protection? Share your comments about adequately preparing for a disaster when your building is your business, as discussed in...
- Tags: data protection, debate@..., disaster recovery, it management, Mike Talon, off-site data protection, venue
- Discussion threads 2005-01-31
- Don't let hidden data expose company secrets
- Does your organization use Microsoft Word for document creation and collaboration? Are you aware of the hidden application data that others could access? What steps have you taken to protect your company's private data? Share your comments about protecting your corporate data, as discussed in the Jan. 31 Internet Security...
- Tags: debate@..., HIPAA, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Word, security
- Discussion threads 2005-01-28
- Lock down network device access
- Do you agree with Mike Mullins that organizations need to apply the same rules for accessing network devices as they do for user access to files? How do you authenticate administrators that configure your routers and switches? Share your comments about locking down network device access, as discussed in the...
- Tags: debate@..., network, network device, security, Security Solutions newsletter
- Discussion threads 2005-01-27
