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Creating port policies in Windows Server 2008 with Netsh
Implementing port allow and deny rules in a scripted fashion is a favorite pastime of many administrators. Using the Netsh tool allows a standard configuration to be run against a Windows Server system to configure the port rules as required. by Rick Vanover
Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Tool, Microsoft Windows Firewall, Netsh, Netsh Tool, Microsoft Windows, Firewalls, Network Security, Operating Systems, Security, Software, Networking, Rick Vanover
Blog posts 2008-07-07
ClarkConnect 4.3 release candidate 1 includes OpenVPN support
The latest release candidate of ClarkConnect supports OpenVPN, an open source SSL VPN that can be used to configure client-side, site-to-site, Wi-Fi based. and other connections. by Rick Vanover
Tags: Release Candidate, OpenVPN, IPSec, VPNs, Remote Access, Network Security, Microsoft Windows, Networking, Security, Telecommunications, Operating Systems, Software, Rick Vanover
Blog posts 2008-06-23
Windows XP Service Pack 3 provides updated WPA2 support
Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) was recently released as a critical update to Windows XP systems. This update is welcome in that there is still an investment in core updates with the popular operating system compared to Windows Vista, but it will probably be the last service pack style update with core...
Tags: WPA, Network, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Windows XP Service Pack 3, XP3, Microsoft Windows, Wi-Fi, Wireless LANs, Microsoft Windows XP, Wireless, Network Security, Networking, Operating Systems, Software, Rick Vanover
Blog posts 2008-05-11
Anonymizer is purchased by Abraxas, a security consulting firm
Anonymizer's claim to fame is being one of the first applications to promote secure and anonymous web browsing. It's a method I've recommended to road warriors who want to increase security while using public Wi-Fi hot spots. Because I've recommended the application and have mentioned it on several postings, I...
Tags: Web, Server, SSL, Anonymizer, Abraxas Corp., Ssl/Tls, Authentication/Encryption, Channel Management, Internet, Network Security, Security, Marketing, Networking, Michael Kassner
Blog posts 2008-05-06
Wi-Fi security for road warriors: On-line banking
TechRepublic members are asking some excellent questions on how to ensure secure Wi-Fi connections while traveling. As an occasional road warrior, I have garnered a great deal of respect for the serious road warriors and their ingenuity, committing their hard-earned advice to memory. In appreciation, I'd like to return the...
Tags: Bank, Web Server, Tunnel, Banking, Server, Wi-Fi, SSL, Web Browser, Wi-Fi Security, Option, Ssl/Tls, Authentication/Encryption, Network Security, Security, Networking, Michael Kassner
Blog posts 2008-05-01
McAfee Total Protection for Network is an enterprise-class network security center
I am writing to you live from the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas while attending Interop. While here, I make it a point to identify new products that are of interest to those who can not attend. First up is the McAfee Total Protection ToPS for Network product...
Tags: McAfee Inc., Security, Network, Blade, Network Security, ToPS Suite, Content Security Blade Server, Blade Servers, Utility Computing, Servers, Networking, Hardware, Rick Vanover
Blog posts 2008-04-29
Learn to use the openssl command-line program
OpenSSL is more than just an open source SSL library implementation. It can be used to create, request, sign, and revoke certificates and can also be used to perform other cryptographic operations such as creating hashes for files, testing SSL connections, and more. This week, we'll take a look at...
Tags: Password, SSL, Ssl/Tls, Authentication/Encryption, Network Security, Security, Networking, Vincent Danen
Blog posts 2008-04-28
IPSec policy configurations on Windows Server 2008 systems
Windows XP, Server 2003, and 2000 use the same basic interface for implementing IPSec policies. Windows Server 2008 does these configurations in the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security snap-in (WF.msc), which is a big change from the simple port allow rules that were used in previous versions. Windows Firewall has...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Configuration, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Firewall, Microsoft Windows, IPSec, VPNs, Firewalls, Network Security, Operating Systems, Networking, Security, Software, Rick Vanover
Blog posts 2008-04-21
What should a "Manhattan Project" for network security look like?
Security has been the focus of the past few days as the RSA security conference has been underway. The keynote speech was delivered by Michael Chertoff, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and in his speech, he stressed the need to create a "Manhattan Project" for computer security. The Secretary brought up the recent...
Tags: Network, Network Security, Training, Attack, Security, Networking, Andy Moon
Blog posts 2008-04-09
IronKey: Simple, safe, and secure surfing over Wi-Fi
Fellow TechRepublic writer Paul Mah has written a great post, "Secure your data on the go", that explains why the IronKey USB flash drive is a very secure data storage device with virtually foolproof encryption and password-protected access. I would like to discuss another equally interesting feature of IronKey that...
Tags: Web, Network, Road, IP, Server, IP Address, Wi-Fi, Web Browser, IronKey USB Flash Drive, Networking, VPNs, Wireless LANs, Network Security, Telecommunications, Security, Wireless, Michael Kassner
Blog posts 2008-03-27
Q&A: How do I get my VPN software to work with Windows Live OneCare?
Question: I have installed Windows Live OneCare but now my VPN is not working. I have to shut off the firewall in order to get it fixed. How do I get my VPN software to work? By default, Windows Live Once Care blocks VPN access. In order...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Live, Microsoft Windows Live OneCare, VPNs, Network Security, Microsoft Windows, Telecommunications, Networking, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Steven Warren
Blog posts 2008-03-25
Use OpenSSH as a secure Web proxy
Making sure your computers are secure is, in some respects, a full-time job. It gets even more complicated when you have to worry about wireless security too. An important concern for travelers who use wireless networks in their travels -- whether they are using the wireless access...
Tags: Web, Network, IP, Server, IP Address, OpenSSH, Firewalls, Network Security, Networking, Network Technology, Security, Chad Perrin
Blog posts 2008-02-17
Protect your network with the Cisco IOS Firewall
Why buy another expensive device if your router can also provide firewall functionality? Any "Firewall Feature Set" version of the Cisco IOS contains the IOS Firewall, a built-in firewall inside the Cisco router. Let's find out what the IOS Firewall can do and learn how to configure it. ...
Tags: Cisco IOS, Router, Network, IP, Cisco Systems Inc., Access Control, IOS Firewall, Firewalls, Network Security, Security, Networking, David Davis
Blog posts 2008-02-07
Yoggie's newer USB firewall
Yoggie, the company that previously launched the firewall hardware device, has announced a new version of its product. An excerpt from USB Core: After feedback from users, the new firestick pico was born. Bright orange, and no longer featuring extras such as anti-spam, intrusion detection, and...
Tags: USB, News, Content Filtering, Yoggie, Firewalls, Content Management, Network Security, Security, Networking, Enterprise Software, Software, Arun Radhakrishnan
Blog posts 2008-01-08
Airlines have to brace up network security onboard
As on-board connectivity catches on in airlines, attention has to be given to separating the critical navigational and communication functionality from the general network. An excerpt from Wired: The computer network in the Dreamliner's passenger compartment, designed to give passengers in-flight Internet access, is connected to...
Tags: Network, Revelation, Network Security, Networking, Security, Arun Radhakrishnan
Blog posts 2008-01-06
Check Point NGX CCSA/CCSE
View Available Dates and LocationsThere are more Check Point firewalls protecting networks than any other firewall on the market. Check Point's patented stateful packet inspection sets the standard for other firewall products such as Cisco PIX. With the average security breach costing companies $14 million, it is imperative to...
Tags: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., Firewalls, Network Security, Security, Networking
Training 2008-01-01
SolutionBase: Learn how NAC improves network security
A NAC solution can help you become more efficient by keeping end-user devices compliant, supplying a safe, easy way for guests to have access to your network, and giving you an audit trail of user access in your network. David Davis explains how NAC can improve your network security. ...
Tags: NAC, Security, Solution, Network, Network Security, Efficiency, Network Admission Control, Network Admission Control Solution, Networking, David Davis
Technical articles 2007-12-11
Knowing location increases 802.11 network security
Recent innovations in 802.11 technology have positioned wireless networks as a viable option to wired Ethernet networks in an enterprise setting. 802.11n and mesh networks are two of the more visible innovations providing the necessary data rate and reliability to compete with wired networks. Another technically significant...
Tags: Security, IEEE 802.11, Network, Network Security, WLAN, RFID, Location, Computer Authentication, User Authorization, ID, WLAN Controller, Wi-Fi Triangulation, Wireless LANs, LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking, Michael Kassner
Blog posts 2007-12-03
Supporting remote users with VPN
I've had only one instance of having to support a remote user, and the challenges it presents can be, at best, quite difficult, or, in the worst case, practically impossible. This is especially true when considering the fact that this particular user was almost 100 miles away from the office,...
Tags: VPN, Satellite, VPNs, Network Security, Telecommunications, Networking, Network Technology, Security, Joe Rosberg
Blog posts 2007-11-30
Shopping for the right SSL: What are the options?
When looking to use SSL certificates to secure communications, there are many different options available. Extended Validation, SGC, standard SSL, and domain-validated SSL are the options generally available from commercial SSL signing authorities. There are also the options of self-signing certificates or using one of the free SSL providers.Self-signing certificates...
Tags: Legislation, SSL Certificate, SSL, Certificate, SGC, SGC Certificate, Ssl/Tls, Authentication/Encryption, Network Security, Security, Networking, Justin Fielding
Blog posts 2007-11-27


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