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Take these steps to protect your organization from mobile security threats

Is a Blackberry a PDAOur company Just issued Blackberries to our delivery drivers so that they have access to emailand phone. IT has inproved customer service and timely delivery of our products But are they as hackable as a PDA????It's about as secure as a 2000/XP workstation logged in and...

Tags: e-mail, handheld, mobile, mobile marketing, Mullin, Mullins, operating system, RIM BlackBerry, security, telephone, thomasmac, virus

Discussion threads 2005-04-05

How valuable are security certifications?

How valuable are security certifications?What certifications, if any, do you have? How do you feel they've enhanced your career? Which security certifications do you think are the most valuable? Share your comments about the value of security certifications, as discussed in the Nov. 19 Security Solutions newsletter.If you haven't subscribed...

Tags: certification, debate@..., security, security certification

Discussion threads 2004-11-18

IT Manager pays £35 on eBay for second-hand NAS box with bank information on over one million people

A NAS device containing private bank account and credit card information on more than one million people was sold on eBay for £35. This shameful event should serve as a warning to all IT leaders. Physical security comes first! by Bill Detwiler

Tags: Bank, NAS, Physical Security, Information Technology, eBay Inc., Mullins, Network-Attached Storage (NAS), Financial Services, Storage, Hardware, Bill Detwiler

Blog posts 2008-08-28

Additional Resources

Keep your security efforts visible with a regular report

Mike Mullins provides guidance on creating your own security report for upper management. He advises you to make sure managers know the importance of security spending by showing them a return on investment. Most organizations follow an operational budget and pay little attention to security. In fact, security...

Tags: Intrusion detection, Michael Mullins CCNA, MCP, security, Security Solutions Newsletter, Network, Mike Mullins, Michael \"Mullins CCNA, MCP\"

Technical articles 2006-04-13

Disable NetBIOS and SMB to protect public Web servers

As the connection between your internal network and the rest of the world, public Web servers always deserve an extra measure of protection. In this edition of Security Solutions, Mike Mullins tells you one way to lock down these servers. Serving data to users outside of an internal network,...

Tags: NetBIOS, Servers, TCP/IP, Web servers, NETWORKING, small and medium business, Michael Mullins CCNA, MCP, server, server message block, Web server, TCP, network, Security Solutions Newsletter, Mike Mullins, Security, Internet, Hardware, Michael \"Mullins CCNA, MCP\"

Technical articles 2006-04-27

Implement a data destruction policy to keep corporate secrets safe

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act and other legislation have made data retention a hot topic. But about the flip side of the coin—what happens when your data has finally served its purpose? Mike Mullins explains the importance of a data destruction policy and discusses steps you can take to prevent unauthorized access...

Tags: Storage, FACTA, Advertising & Promotion, Regulatory compliance, Regulations, Michael Mullins CCNA, MCP, media, Security Solutions Newsletter, Unauthorized Access, Mike Mullins, Marketing, Michael \"Mullins CCNA, MCP\"

Technical articles 2005-08-11

Guard against Sony's surreptitious rootkit

Sony BMG has made headlines after the discovery of the clandestine rootkit included on many of its CDs. What's all the commotion about? In this edition of Security Solutions, Mike Mullins delves into this contentious issue. More than nine months ago, Sony BMG began distributing select CD labels...

Tags: Sony Corp., CD, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Rootkits, Microsoft Windows, PRODUCTIVITY, Operating systems, Spyware, adware & malware, Michael Mullins CCNA, MCP, rootkit, software, computer, Security Solutions Newsletter, Microsoft Corp., Mike Mullins, Tools & Techniques, Security, Management, Michael \"Mullins CCNA, MCP\"

Technical articles 2005-12-01

Learn the pros and cons of Windows Firewall

Is Windows Firewall up to the task of securing your network? Mike Mullins has his doubts. In this edition of Security Solutions, he delves into the details of Windows Firewall and weighs its pros and cons. Windows Firewall debuted with the release of Windows XP, and Windows XP...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Firewall, Firewalls, Microsoft Windows, Network security, Operating systems, SECURITY, Michael Mullins CCNA, MCP, firewall, Security Solutions Newsletter, Mike Mullins, Networking, Software, Michael \"Mullins CCNA, MCP\"

Technical articles 2006-04-20

Understand how the EV-DO standard boosts wireless security

As wireless access becomes more available and prevalent in the mainstream, wireless technology has become a hot industry topic, and wireless security continues to be a major concern. EV-DO, a new standard for high-speed wireless broadband, is a revolutionary breakthrough in wireless transmission security and delivery. In this edition of...

Tags: CDMA, EVDO, Wi-Fi, Cellular phones, wireless security, Michael Mullins CCNA, MCP, wireless, Security Solutions Newsletter, Security, AES, Problem, Wireless Access, Mike Mullins, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Michael \"Mullins CCNA, MCP\"

Technical articles 2006-01-05

Learn what Microsoft's Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) has to offer

As the successor to Microsoft's popular Software Update Services SUS, the newly released Windows Server Update Services WSUS is the new and improved patch and update component of the Windows Server family of products. Mike Mullins takes a look at WSUS and explores what new functionality this tool brings to...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Server Update Services, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Servers, Operating systems, Michael Mullins CCNA, MCP, Security Solutions Newsletter, Mike Mullins, Software, Hardware, Michael \"Mullins CCNA, MCP\"

Technical articles 2005-07-14

Determine if SSL connections are truly secure

An HTTPS Web site may make most users feel relatively secure, but this alone doesn't guarantee secure transactions. That's why it's important to make sure your users understand how to properly evaluate a Web site's security. Mike Mullins offers some tips in this edition of Security Solutions. When users...

Tags: Web, SSL, Web site development, Channel management, Web technology, SSL/TLS, Michael Mullins CCNA, MCP, Web site, form tag, sensitive information, Security Solutions Newsletter, Data, Information, Mike Mullins, Authentication/Encryption, Security, Internet, Marketing, Michael \"Mullins CCNA, MCP\"

Technical articles 2006-03-30

Craft your own internet usage policy with this sample

Mike Mullins provides a general guideline for Internet and intranet usage and encourages you to start the new year with an emphasis on user education. The Internet is an important resource for your customers and employees. It is imperative that you inform your users about the purpose and...

Tags: Internet, E-mail, Michael Mullins CCNA, MCP, YOURCOMPANY, Security Solutions Newsletter, Asset, Security, Network, Guideline, Mike Mullins, Michael \"Mullins CCNA, MCP\"

Technical articles 2007-01-03

Learn about Vista's changes to user security

Vista's long-awaited release is getting closer, and Mike Mullins is taking the opportunity to look at some of the changes to user security controls you can expect in Microsoft's newest OS. Get the scoop in this edition of Security Solutions. As the long-awaited release of Windows Vista approaches,...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Michael Mullins CCNA, MCP, Microsoft Corp., administrator, Security Solutions Newsletter, Mike Mullins, User Mode, Security, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Michael \"Mullins CCNA, MCP\"

Technical articles 2006-09-28

Establish a patch management policy

Given the current state of security, patch management can easily become overwhelming, which is why it's a good idea to establish a patch management policy to define the necessary procedures and responsibilities. In this edition of Security Solutions, Mike Mullins offers a sample policy you can modify for your organization's...

Tags: CrossTec NetOp, XYZ Networks, Patches, NETWORKING, Michael Mullins CCNA, MCP, patch management, patch management policy, network, security, Security Solutions Newsletter, Patch, Mike Mullins, Michael \"Mullins CCNA, MCP\"

Technical articles 2006-08-24

Take this four-phase approach to a network risk assessment

Assessing your network for potential risks is part of the responsibility of providing network services—if you don't find the problems on your network, you can be sure someone else will. Mike Mullins discusses the four phases of an effective network risk assessment and offers best practices for conducting each phase....

Tags: NETWORKING, PRODUCTIVITY, Michael Mullins CCNA, MCP, network, network risk assessment, Security Solutions Newsletter, Security, Risk Assessment, Network Service, Vulnerability, Mike Mullins, Michael \"Mullins CCNA, MCP\"

Technical articles 2005-10-27

Get ready for 2007 Daylight Saving Time changes

If you operate a network in the United States, impending changes to Daylight Saving Time DST, courtesy of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, is going to affect your operations. Mike Mullins details the effects and tells you how to prepare for them. Time is critical when it comes...

Tags: Daylight Saving Time, Michael Mullins CCNA, MCP, UTC, Greenwich Mean Time, Security Solutions Newsletter, Network, Authentication, Mike Mullins, Security, Michael \"Mullins CCNA, MCP\"

Technical articles 2007-02-15

Pop-up windows: Know the difference between the good, the bad, and the annoying

Pop-up windows can often be a pain, but they sometimes indicate a more serious problem. Mike Mullins tells you how to differentiate between a pop-up that's just wasting your time and one that might be trying to tell you something. There's been a lot of publicity about pop-up windows,...

Tags: Web browsers, Spyware, Cyberthreats, adware & malware, Michael Mullins CCNA, MCP, window, Web browser, Security Solutions Newsletter, Pop-up, Mike Mullins, Construction, Security, Internet, Michael \"Mullins CCNA, MCP\"

Technical articles 2007-02-01

Is the forthcoming User Account Protection in Windows Vista a good idea?

From the time Microsoft first released Windows NT, system administrators have wrestled with managing user privileges and rights. Heeding users' cries, Microsoft will include the new User Account Protection UAP in Windows Vista to help resolve some common issues. Mike Mullins takes a look at UAP and offers his take...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., User Account Protection, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Printers, Operating systems, Michael Mullins CCNA, MCP, Least User Access, administrative access, Security Solutions Newsletter, Administrator, Network, User, Mike Mullins, Microsoft Windows NT, Networking, Security, Software, Michael \"Mullins CCNA, MCP\"

Technical articles 2005-11-10

Lock down DNS with these tips

Because DNS is integral to the architecture of an Active Directory domain, it's essential that you secure it from the start. In this edition of Security Solutions, Mike Mullins offers some tips for locking down DNS in your organization—from the installation process to maintaining security, find out how you can...

Tags: DNS, Domain names, NETWORKING, Servers, Michael Mullins CCNA, MCP, domain name, server, DNS server, Security Solutions Newsletter, Security, Client, Mike Mullins, Internet, Michael \"Mullins CCNA, MCP\"

Technical articles 2006-09-21

Test your security incident response plan

When was the last time you tested your organization's security incident response plan? All the response plans in the world -- however effective they may be -- won't do your organization any good if the plan doesn't work. Mike Mullins tells you how to put your response plan to the...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, Michael Mullins CCNA, MCP, virus, security incident response, security response plan, security, network, Security Solutions Newsletter, Plan, Response Plan, Mike Mullins, Michael \"Mullins CCNA, MCP\"

Technical articles 2007-04-05