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FIREMAN: A Toolkit for FIREwall Modeling and ANalysis
Security concerns are becoming increasingly critical in networked systems. Firewalls provide important defense for network security. However, misconfigurations in firewalls are very common and significantly weaken the desired security. This paper introduces FIREMAN, a static analysis toolkit for firewall modeling and analysis. By treating firewall configurations as specialized programs, FIREMAN...
Tags: Analysis, FIREMAN, Security Concern, Firewalls, Network Security, Security, Networking
White papers 2006-03-06
Access printers behind a firewall in Windows 2000
security concernsThis would definately solve a problem for me but does opening up IPP on my webserver create any security concerns?This is GREAT!!!How did I miss seeing this before now? This is a great mechanism for malware to infiltrate a firewall. Good work Microsnot!!!I've known for a long time that...
Tags: djohnson@..., firewall, HTTP, IP, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 2000, Nothing, printer, printing, security, windows
Discussion threads 2005-03-22
What's your biggest security concern?
When offered a choice between authentication, encryption, and e-mail in a recent Polling Place Quick Poll, respondents chose one of the three as their top security concern this year. Check out the Quick Poll results.
Tags: TechRepublic Staff, security concern, security
Technical articles 2001-02-28

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E-mail viruses are greatest security concern
Polling Place examines the results of TechProGuild's Quick Poll: Which of the following potential security threats causes you the most concern?
Tags: TechRepublic Staff, security, e-mail virus, Polling Place, e-mail
Technical articles 2002-04-22
Internet backup
How secure is backup of sensitive data to a password proteced folder in the private area of a website. The data will be encryptedWhat are the issues?WebFile StorageTwo items are of concern in this matter; the first is wether or not the content is to be "not read by others,...
Tags: BJBSR, Internet, security, web site. ftp upload, xppro
Discussion threads 2005-12-27
Mobile Security: Cause for Concern?
This paper explores the security risks surrounding mobile devices and their enabling technologies, the security available to the devices themselves, the transmission medium used by them and the networks that the devices connect to. GPRS security functionality is equivalent to the existing GSM security. Authentication and encryption setting procedures are...
Tags: QinetiQ Ltd., Mobile, GPRS, GPRS Security Functionality, Cellular Phones, Security, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology
White papers 2004-09-01
Functional programming techniques can improve software security
A key concern in software security is avoiding security flaws in a program's source code. Employing a functional programming style can help. by Chad Perrin
Tags: Software, Technique, Functional Programming, Language, Programming, Functional Programming Paradigm, Chad Perrin
Blog posts 2008-08-28
Developer Security Best Practices
The importance of strong security cannot be overvalued for any successful business. A security breach can result in significant financial loss, irreparable damage to reputation or worse. Information security should therefore be of the utmost concern when developing computer applications that handle, process, or store consumer information. This paper provides...
Tags: Developer, Payment, CyberSource Corp., Operational Accounting, Security, Finance
White papers 2007-10-01
MSDN Webcast: Implementing Security in the Development Lifecycle (Level 200)
Security should be primary concern throughout the development process. Microsoft has created the Security Development Lifecycle, a set of guidelines describing how and when to implement security best practices by adding specific and well-defined checkpoints to each stage of the typical development lifecycle. This session outlines recommended changes users can...
Tags: Microsoft Developer Network, Webcast, Microsoft Corp., Security
Webcasts
Governing for Enterprise Security
This white paper examines governance thinking, principles, and approaches and applies them to the subject of enterprise security. Its primary intent is to increase awareness and understanding of the issues, opportunities, and possible approaches related to treating security as a governance concern. In addition, this paper identifies resources for enterprise...
Tags: Enterprise Security, Carnegie-Mellon University, Security
White papers 2005-06-01
Windows Vista Security Guide: Specialized Security - Limited Functionality
The Specialized Security - Limited Functionality SSLF baseline in this guide addresses the demand to help create highly secure environments for computers running Windows Vista. Concern for security is so great in these environments that a significant loss of functionality and manageability is acceptable. The Enterprise Client EC security baseline...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Security
White papers 2006-11-08
MSDN Webcast: Implementing Security in the Development Life Cycle (Level 200)
Security should be the primary concern throughout the development process. Microsoft has created the Security Development Lifecycle, a set of guidelines that describe how and when to implement security best practices by adding specific and well-defined checkpoints to each stage of the typical development life cycle. The presenter of this...
Tags: Microsoft Developer Network, Webcast, Microsoft Corp., Security
Webcasts 2005-11-14
Web Services Security Configuration in a Service-Oriented Architecture
Security is one of the major concerns when developing mission-critical business applications and this concern motivated the Web Services Security specifications. However, the existing tools to configure the security properties of Web Services give a technology-oriented view; only assisting in choosing data to encrypt and the encryption algorithms to use....
Tags: Web, Configuration, Web Services Security, SOA, Web Services, Channel Management, Security, Enterprise Software, Software, Marketing
White papers 2005-04-05
IT Security Management Standards for Today's Businesses
The variety of standards presented during the event provides companies and organisations with several sets of guidelines for good IT security. Rather than a competitive field, these standards make up a full range of complementary references that companies can use to improve visibility, streamline IT security approaches and comply with...
Tags: IT Security, Information Technology, IT Security Management, Standards, LSEC, Quality, Security, Business Operations
White papers 2006-04-05
Knowledge-Sharing Solution Helps NGO Lower Costs, Improve Project Management
One of the world's leading humanitarian organisations, Ireland-based Concern Worldwide employs 4000 and has an expanding base of local partners. To carry out its mission, Concern must quickly process information into knowledge that it can distribute to an increasingly diverse workforce and partner base, so that critical information and funding...
Tags: Project Management, Knowledge, Microsoft Corp., Strategy, Business Structures, Management, Finance
Case studies
Adobe Flash Player 9 Security
Security is a key concern of Adobe, users, website owners, and content developers. For this reason, Adobe Flash Player 9 includes a set of security rules and controls to safeguard the user, website owner, and content developer. This white paper provides an overview of the Flash Player security model. The...
Tags: Adobe Systems Inc., Web Site Development, Security, Internet
White papers 2006-07-01
Border Security
The article discusses the border security in U.S. after the terrorist attacks of September 11th which unsettled the public's confidence in the nation's security and raised concerns about whether the institutions are up to the task of intercepting and thwarting would-be terrorists. The Department of Homeland Security has made progress...
Tags: U.S., Senator, Article, U.S. Department Of Homeland Security, Border Security, Sam Brownback, Corporate Insurance, Homeland Security, Business Security, Business Operations, Government
White papers
TechNet Webcast: Understanding SMS 2003 SP1 Security Enhancements (Level 200)
Security has become a main concern for corporations. Systems Management Server 2003 SP1 adds new features to help ensure the SMS infrastructure is secure. The presenter of this webcast discusses those changes and offers a thorough discussion of SMS 2003 security features.
Tags: Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, Webcast, Microsoft TechNet, Systems Management Server 2003 SP1, Text Messaging/SMS/MMS, Digital Media, Security, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Online Communications
Webcasts
Wireless Data Security
Wireless Wide Area Networks WAN are a popular method of wirelessly accessing data over the Internet. A major concern for many corporate users of wireless WANs is data security and how to protect data that is transmitted over these wireless networks. There are many features of these wireless networks, which...
Tags: Security, Network, Wireless Network, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking
White papers 2003-09-04
Microsoft Executive Circle Webcast: Security360 With Mike Nash: Understanding the Security Challenges of Mobile Devices
As the use of mobile devices increases in the corporate environment, so does concern about the security of these devices and their impact on the network. This webcast examines the security concerns associated with mobile devices such as Personal Digital Assistants PDAs and Smartphones. In the webcast, you will learn...
Tags: Security, Webcast, Mobile, Microsoft Corp., Mobile Device, Digital Media, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology
Webcasts
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