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- Windows Vista's Security Center stands to gain some real substance
- A partial packageOne should not have to purchase additional software to use a software package. However, one should be able to modify, upgrade componets, use replacement componets if one chooses to do so. Vista should be a complete, usable system out of the box. Upgradeable, but complete.
- Tags: Center, ggallman, hardware, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, os security, Security Center, vista's security
- Discussion threads 2005-12-12
Additional Resources
- z/OS UNIX Security Fundamentals
- This paper introduces the z/OS UNIX security model and implementation to IBM MVS knowledgeable and security-minded users. It does not address in detail all the wealth of specific security features available in z/OS UNIX, but rather the base principles of operation and the mechanisms implementation with setup recommendations. The paper...
- Tags: IBM z/OS, Unix, IBM Corp., Operating Systems, Utility Computing, Servers, Security, Software, Hardware
- White papers 2007-02-01
- Gates touts Microsoft's supercomputing move
- there goes security.I sure hope they fix their security issues first or that's the start of headaches for the industry, if they go with Microsoft.Loss of securityJust perhaps they might build up an OS that does not rely on backwards compatiblity? E.G their Data Server OS which apparantly is...
- Tags: Gates Touts Microsoft, hectorjleslie@..., Microsoft Corp., operating system, programming, security, security and cluster servers, supercomputing
- Discussion threads 2005-11-21
- OS Security and crashes
- I feel that in 2005 it is unexceptable for an OS to crash. Anyone familiar with i5/OS will tell you that it just doesn't happen. The OS should be responsible for the system stability not a user or even an application.Our company is just releasing an enterprise Biometric security authentication...
- Tags: Operating systems, operating system
- Discussion threads 2005-07-21
- WebSphere Application Server on z/OS and Security Integration
- This paper addresses the need for information in the area of integrating security between WebSphere Application Server on z/OS and the outside world. In most cases, multiple security registries exist within a company with a different scheme of identities. This is even more likely in companies using z/OS. There are...
- Tags: Security, IBM WebSphere, Application Server, IBM z/OS, Identity, IBM WebSphere Application Server, Integration, Utility Computing, Operating Systems, Application Servers, Servers, Middleware, Enterprise Software, Software, Hardware
- White papers 2006-06-01
- The New Apple of Malware's Eye: Is Mac OS X the Next Windows?
- Apple has been perceived as a platform and technology that is "Virus free" and "Immune" to security flaws - particularly those that have plagued Microsoft over the past 20 years. But as Apple's Macintosh OS X operating system Mac OS gains ground in the market and Apple's consumer technologies, such...
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, Malware, Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Desktops, Operating Systems, Viruses And Worms, Security, Software, Hardware
- White papers 2006-05-01
- Mac OS X in hackers' crosshairs, report says
- This Mac user confident but concernedHackers have got to start targeting Macs sometime. I have long been confident about mine, because I could see that out of the box it has some reasonably tight security restrictions: a lot of servers are turned off, in particular. The root account...
- Tags: Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Macintosh, AWolfe_II, security
- Discussion threads 2005-03-23
- Taking on rootkits with hardware
- article root[Edited by: admin on Dec 13, 2005 11:02 AM]Intel's cleaning Microsoft's messI'm for anything to improve security on any platform, but let's face it -- only Windows is so porous it needs _still_more_ hardware-level security than what Intel already has.The fact is that Intel is creating a secure adjunct...
- Tags: AWolfe_II, hardware, intel, Intel Corp., operating system, rootkit, security, windows
- Discussion threads 2005-12-13
- Security Benefits From OS Virtualization: Real or Virtual?
- Operating System OS virtualization allows businesses and individuals alike to use their available computer hardware resources much more efficiently and flexibly. This technology has become indispensable for many professional software developers and testers, allowing quick configuration of reference OS images that can be used in different contexts, often executing on...
- Tags: Security, Operating System, Computer Hardware, Computer, NetIDSys, Operating System Virtualization, Productivity, Operating Systems, Virtualization, Software, Hardware
- White papers 2007-01-24
- Apple Mac OS X patch plugs 31 vulnerabilities
- Repairing several vulnerabilities in one security updateApple Computer recently released a security update for Mac OS X to repair 31 vulnerabilities. Apple's Security Update 2006-007 includes fixes for a zero-day Wi-Fi hijack flaw and flaws in third
- Tags: news, macintosh, flaws, vulnerabilities, security, Sonja Thompson, Apple Computer Inc., security update, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows, flaw, operating system
- Discussion threads 2006-11-29
- z/OS IP Network Security: Capacity Planning for zIIP Assisted IPSec
- IBM previewed that beginning with z/OS V1R8, the IBM System z9 Integrated Information Processor zIIP can be used to handle much of the CPU-intensive processing involved in the IPSec AH Authentication Header and ESP Encapsulating Security Payload protocols. This further positions IBM System z as a cost-effective server in environments...
- Tags: IBM z/OS, IBM Corp., IPSec, VPNs, Utility Computing, Network Security, Operating Systems, Networking, Servers, Security, Software, Hardware
- White papers 2007-07-29
- Network Security Software
- There is a boot cd somewhere that will boot your computer to a Linux OS so you can check network and wireless security. I have used it in the pass and it works great, but I have since lost it or miss placed it. The linux OS has alot...
- Tags: Operating systems, Tools & Techniques, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, NETWORKING, raharr@..., Linux, network, software, network security
- Discussion threads 2007-11-03
- Practical Security Using Solaris Containers in the Solaris 10 OS - Part I
- In the first paper of this two-part series, the author would like to highlight the Solaris 10 security model using containers and zones, combined with tools and technologies that are available by default in the Solaris 10 OS. The author shows how these can provide customers with an enhanced ability...
- Tags: Sun Solaris 10, Operating System, Author, Sun Solaris, UNIX, Operating Systems, Servers, Security, Software, Hardware
- White papers 2005-09-01
- Symantec AntiVirus: The Foundation of a More Secure OS
- After January 30, 2007 all new PC's have Windows Vista installed. While Vista's new security features are a great step, the first flaws in the newest OS have already been detected. If the organization is ready to move to Vista, or is adopting a wait and see attitude, Symantec has...
- Tags: Symantec Corp., Symantec AntiVirus, Antivirus, Operating System, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Security, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software
- Webcasts
- If you have tried IE7 ... do you really think it's more secure?
- The perceived security of IE7 (among those who are honestly trying it out) is the subject of a new TechRepublic discussion thread. Earlier this week I talked about IE7 security in relation to Windows Vista in this audiocast. I think IE7 is undoubtedly more secure by default. However, my concern is...
- Tags: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Security, Jason Hiner
- Blog posts 2006-04-28
- Security Best Practices for Mac OS X v10.4: Sample Test
- The Security Best Practices for Mac OS X v10.4 Exam (Prometric exam no. 9L0-612) is a computer-based test offered at Authorized Prometric Testing Centers. The exam is an elective specialization within the Apple Certified System Administrator ACSA certification track. This Sample Test presents ten test questions similar in style and...
- Tags: Security, Apple Macintosh, Exam, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Operating Systems, Desktops, Software, Hardware
- White papers 2005-12-12
- Can't set security in folder properties
- I want to set security of a folder, however when I go to properties of this folder, there is no "Security" tag in it. I can only see "General", "Sharing", "Web Sharing" and "Customize" inside folder properties. This folder is in an external harddisk. Do anyone know how I can...
- Tags: security, NTFS
- Q&A 2005-02-09
- TechRepublic Pro Podcast: Novell's continuing Linux march, Zotob, Mac OS X security
- In this installment of the TechProGuild Podcast, Commentator Michael Jackman covers Novell's continuing move to Linux, impacts from the Zotob and RBot worms, and security updates for Mac OS X, as well as other IT News.
- Tags: Security, Novell Inc., Apple Macintosh, Zotob Worm, Apple Mac OS X, Podcasts, Apple Mac OS, Linux, Operating Systems, Software, Internet
- Download resources 2005-08-22
- Enabling Web Services to Use Hardware Encryption With WebSphere Application Server for z/OS Version 6.0.2
- WebSphere Application Server supports the use of several cryptographic functions in conjunction with Web services. It implements the Web services security (WS-Security) version 1.0 standard, including digital signature, encryption and security tokens. It supports transport layer security, HTTP basic authentication and message level security. The IBM mainframe hardware can execute...
- Tags: Web, IBM WebSphere, Application Server, Web Service, IBM z/OS, Encryption, IBM WebSphere Application Server, Application Servers, Middleware, Enterprise Software, Servers, Security, Software, Hardware
- White papers 2007-07-26
- Apple Security Update (or OS X 10.3.9 client) (dmg)
- Security Update 2007-007 is recommended for all users and improves the security of the following components bzip2, CFNetwork, Core Audio, cscope, gnuzip, Kerberos. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
- Tags: Apple Inc., Kerberos, Apple Mac OS X, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Apple Mac OS
- Software downloads 2007-10-26
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