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10 things to look for in an antivirus application
This article is also available as a PDF download.Antivirus programs are no longer a best practice; they're arequirement. If a system has a power supply and runs Windows, it must have afirst-rate antivirus application current with the latest signatures. Don't makeit easier for attacker to compromise the systems you're supposed...
Tags: Antivirus software, Security applications/tools
Technical articles 2007-03-22
Windows Defender in Vista offers built-in spyware protection
This article is also available as a PDF download.Spyware is acknowledged by most IT professionals as one ofthe biggest problems facing both consumer and business computer users. Spywareis a type of malicious software that is installed usually without the knowledgeor permission of the user and then collects information from the...
Tags: Deb Shinder, Defender, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, Security applications/tools, spyware, Spyware/adware, Windows Defender, Windows Vista
Technical articles 2007-01-18
10 things you should look for in a desktop firewall
This article is also available as a PDF download.A desktop firewallis part of your first line of defense for implementing solid security and ensuringcompliance. And there's no shortage of options--just take a look at the 50+ products discussed onthe Firewallguide.com reviews page. As you decide on the best technology foryour...
Tags: desktop, desktop firewall, Desktops, firewall, Firewalls, Microsoft Windows, Rick Vanover, Security applications/tools
Technical articles 2006-11-28

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Synthetic Data Generation Capabilties for Testing Data Mining Tools
Due to commercial success of data mining tools, there has been much attention to extracting hidden information from large databases to predict security problems and terrorist threats. The security applications are somewhat more complicated than commercial applications due to lack of sufficient specific knowledge on what to look for and...
Tags: Tool, Data Mining, Business Intelligence, Marketing Research, Databases, Security, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Marketing
White papers 2006-06-01
Tools for securing your wireless LAN
Download this free chapter from Tony Howlett's book, "Open Source Security Tools: A Practical Guide to Security Applications". In it you'll learn wireless LAN terminology, the 802.11 protocols, and how to use various tools to assess the security of your wireless installation. Tools covered include NetStumbler, StumbVerter, and...
Tags: WLAN, Tool, LANs, Wireless LANs, Productivity, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking
Software downloads 2004-09-29
MSDN Webcast: Creating Customizable Applications Using Visual Studio 2005 Tools for Applications (Level 200)
This webcast explains how Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Tools for Applications delivers an advanced environment for application customization built on the Microsoft .NET Framework. By developing the applications with Visual Studio Tools for Applications, one can give the customers the ability to extend the capabilities of the applications using Microsoft...
Tags: Microsoft Developer Network, Microsoft Visual Studio, Webcast, Microsoft Visual Studio 2005, Microsoft Corp., Tool, Microsoft Development Tools, Productivity, Development Tools, Software Development, Software/Web Development
Webcasts
PC Security Explorer (exe)
PC Security Explorer 2 highly improves your computer's security. You get powerful tool that monitors loaded programs and Internet traffic, and also cleans your computer up from security threats and make backup of your documents. "Computer Control" section provides four applications. "Internet Security" section provides seven applications. "Additional Tools" section...
Tags: PC, Section, Computer, Productivity, Internet, Security
Software downloads 2006-12-08
Use network sniffers to defend your network against intrusion
Even properly secured and hardened systems that have been tested for security vulnerabilities will eventually come under attack or experience other security issues. Fortunately, tools are available some even for free that can help you respond appropriately to network security challenges. Learn to use open-source network sniffers to...
Tags: Network, Prentice Hall Inc., Intrusion, Chapter Coverage, Networking, Security
Book chapters 2007-10-11
TechNet Webcast: 2008 Defense in Depth Security Series (Part 7 of 8): If You Build It (Securely), They Won't Come (Level 200)
This webcast steps into the dark underground of AppDev and discusses methods for securing applications that run inside the infrastructure. Do the developers have the time and tools required to build their applications securely, or is security merely an afterthought? What tools are available to assist them? The presenter provides...
Tags: Security, Webcast, Microsoft Corp., Tool, Microsoft TechNet, Productivity
Webcasts 2008-01-16
Investigate attacks against your network with these open-source forensic tools
Even if you do everything right to secure your network, including implement security measures properly and maintain them vigilantly, no network is 100% secure. So, what do you do if, in spite of all your preparations, your network or systems get compromised? You need to pick up the pieces, figure...
Tags: Network, Prentice Hall Inc., Tool, Attack, Chapter Coverage, Productivity, Open Source, Networking, Security
Book chapters 2007-10-11
From Languages to Systems: Understanding Practical Application Development in Security-Typed Languages
Security-typed languages are an evolving tool for implementing systems with provable security guarantees. However, to date, these tools have only been used to build simple "Toy" programs. This paper explores the process and machinery of building provably secure applications using security-typed languages. This paper details the design and use of...
Tags: Application Development, Language, Tool, Productivity, Security
White papers 2006-04-01
Vulnerability Assessment: The Right Tools to Protect Your Critical Data
Vulnerability Assessment VA has become one of the hottest fields within the computer security market. VA tools are designed to detect and report on security holes within various software applications, allowing organizations to take corrective actions before a devastating attack occurs. Due to the reduction in "time to exploit" once...
Tags: Vulnerability Assessment, Tool, Vulnerability Assessment Tool, Security
White papers 2007-10-18
Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of your data with these encryption tools
The days of totally private networks are long gone. Today, there is no way to avoid sending your business data outside of your network. Nor would you want to; sharing information with business partners and customers in the outside world is the biggest advantage of a global Internet....
Tags: Network, Prentice Hall Inc., Tool, Chapter Coverage, Internet, Open Source, Security
Book chapters 2007-10-11
Secure your wireless LAN with these tools and techniques
When you deploy a wireless LAN, your new security perimeter becomes literally the air around you. Security threats go up considerably, wireless attackers or eavesdroppers can come from any direction, and anyone with a $50 card can potentially listen in on your network wire without ever setting foot on your...
Tags: Technique, Security, WLAN, Prentice Hall Inc., Tool, Chapter Coverage, Wi-Fi, Wireless, LANs, Wireless LANs, Networking
Book chapters 2007-10-11
Leveraging Security in the Native Platform Using Java SE 6 Technology
The Java Platform, Standard Edition Java SE provides application developers with a large set of security APIs, tools, and implementations of commonly used security algorithms, mechanisms, and protocols. These security APIs span a wide range of areas, including cryptography, public key infrastructure, secure communication, authentication, and access control. In addition,...
Tags: Java, Programming Languages, Security, Software Development, Software/Web Development
White papers 2006-10-01
Design Guidelines for IT Security Management Tools
One of the most important factors that impact usability of security systems within an organization are security tools. This paper reports preliminary results of their survey about design guidelines for IT security management tools. The paper gathered guidelines and recommendations related to IT security management tool from available literature as...
Tags: IT Security, Guideline, Information Technology, IT Security Management, Tool, Security
White papers 2008-06-23
MSDN Webcast: How to Integrate Visual Studio Tools for Applications 2.0 (Level 200)
The presenter of this webcast will perform a sample integration of Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications version 2.0. The focus is on providing an end-to-end walk-through of the integration process, leveraging Summit Software's integration expertise and utilizing the tools available to assist with a successful integration of Visual Studio...
Tags: Microsoft Developer Network, Microsoft Visual Studio, Webcast, Tool, Integration, Productivity, Microsoft Development Tools, Development Tools, Software Development, Software/Web Development
Webcasts 2008-01-23
What security tools are in your arsenal?
With the increasing demands of today’s network security, more and more network professionals are looking for ways to quickly locate and fix holes in their security matrix. Network security is not just about implementing a firewall and then leaving it alone. You should be auditing, reviewing logs, running scans, and...
Tags: network, network security, security, security tool, tool
Blog posts 2006-05-11
Composite Applications and the Application Management Life Cycle
With the advent of composite applications, organizations must take a new look at the tools that are being used by their IT operations and development teams. Their traditional systems management tools are not suited to ensure the availability or performance of composite applications, which are becoming increasingly important to the...
Tags: Application, Application Management, Systems Management, It Services
White papers 2005-06-01
The Benefits of Using Oracle9iAS
The Oracle9i Application Server (Oracle9iAS) provides a comprehensive, standard, and extensible set of security services for deploying business applications on the web, including single sign-on SSO, directory, and Java security services. These services allow users to integrate custom business logic and third party products with Oracle web applications and tools...
Tags: Security, Oracle Corp., Benefit, Oracle9i Application Server, Application Servers, Middleware, Enterprise Software, Software
Webcasts
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