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- Why DoS and DDoS attacks are the plague of the Internet
- Could DDoS be stopped?If ISPs simply denied "flooding" to go outside of their networks??ISPs now often have variable bandwidth allowances for users (DSL, cablemodem) based on the package they pay for to limit their bandwidth.Could an ISP not configure their network to allow only a limited amount of DDoS-style protocol...
- Tags: attacks, column, ddos, distributed denial of service, dos, flooding, internet, Internet Service Provider, jck, network, plague, security, yarden
- Discussion threads 2005-11-07
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- Test your knowledge of end-user security
- IT managers know that the biggest danger to a system's security comes from inside, from end-users. One of the most prevalent problems with security is that most users are completely unaware of the risks of insecurity. And this problem will not fix itself. You can do all you want to...
- Tags: knowledge, security
- Technical articles 2005-01-20
- Why Internet security has no nationality
- Yeah, but...I couln't aree with you more Mr. Yarden; there are risks inherent on today's information highway and security ranks up there with parachutes and air-bags. But a "control" mentality by Tenet and gang, however misdirected, is not the answer. Education is. I mean, look at it this way; would...
- Tags: Internet, Internet security, Ken G., security
- Discussion threads 2005-05-03
- Does more connectivity mean more vulnerability?
- Is putting Internet Protocol IP into everything electronic a dangerous use of technology? While a host of products now feature IP connectivity, Jonathan Yarden says just because a product can use IP doesn't mean it should. Get his take in this edition of Internet Security Focus. These days, so...
- Tags: Jonathan Yarden, Internet, Internet Security Focus Newsletter, Security, Vulnerability, Product, IP, Internet Security
- Technical articles 2006-03-10
- A lack of coordination is why technical support isn't working
- According to Jonathan Yarden, technical support is failing on a much greater level than most people know, and he thinks one main reason is because IT pros just aren't working together. In this edition of Internet Security Focus, find out why Jonathan Yarden argues that IT pros working together could...
- Tags: Internet Service Provider, Jonathan Yarden, Internet, Cyberthreats, Internet service providers (ISPs), SECURITY, Viruses and worms, network, virus, worm, Internet Security Focus Newsletter, Problem, Networking
- Technical articles 2006-03-17
- Debunk the myth of true Internet anonymity
- Anonymous Internet usage is an appealing concept to many people, but whether it's actually possible is a different matter. In this edition of Internet Security Focus, Jonathan Yarden discusses whether true anonymity on the Web is really feasible. There are several jokes and cartoons out there that play on...
- Tags: Jonathan Yarden, Internet, Government, PRODUCTIVITY, trace, computer, Anonymous Internet-usage, Internet Security Focus Newsletter
- Technical articles 2006-02-03
- Don't let hidden application data expose your company's secrets
- While the ability to track changes, undo mistakes, and collaborate on document creation are essential features for businesses, organizations need to understand that these features also carry the risk of exposing corporate data. Jonathan Yarden examines the dangers of hidden application data and discusses how companies can make sure their...
- Tags: Jonathan Yarden, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Word processors, Internet Security Focus Newsletter, Change, Application Data, Office Suites, Software
- Technical articles 2006-01-20
- Tech Tip: Beware of wireless network security concerns and traffic leakage
- Jonathan YardenWireless networks have many advantages overwired networks, especially when it comes to the ease ofinstallation. However, this easy implementation has resulted incountless wireless networks being installed in areas whereinformation security should have been the first concern. It's scary, but I've seen hospitals, banks, andeven government buildings...
- Tags: Jonathan Yarden, network, network security, security, WEP, wireless, wireless network
- Technical articles 2003-12-08
- Tech Tip: How do you guarantee e-mail security? Don't use e-mail
- By Jonathan YardenThe majority of my favorite security disasterstories have one thing in common: e-mail. Either it's agarden-variety e-mail worm knocking out SMTP servers, an insecureSMTP relay, an unpatched Windows machine abused as a junk e-mailproxy, or data interception using apacket sniffer. But at the top of...
- Tags: e-mail, e-mail security, Jonathan Yarden, SMTP
- Technical articles 2004-04-09
- Tech Tip: How do you guarantee e-mail security? Don't use e-mail
- By Jonathan Yarden The majority of my favorite security disasterstories have one thing in common: e-mail. Either it's agarden-variety e-mail worm knocking out SMTP servers, an insecureSMTP relay, an unpatched Windows machine abused as a junk e-mailproxy, or data interception using apacket sniffer. But at the top...
- Tags: e-mail, e-mail security, Jonathan Yarden, SMTP
- Technical articles 2004-07-30
- Is spyware clogging your firewall?
- If you're troubleshooting intermittent network connectivity, spyware could be the culprit. Jonathan Yarden tells you how to check your firewall for spyware infection. Organizations frequently ask me for assistance in diagnosing and resolving Internet problems. After a bit of detective work, I usually find that the problems...
- Tags: Web, HTTP, Websense Inc., TCP, Jonathan Yarden, TCP/IP, Web site development, Web technology, Channel management, INTERNET, NETWORKING, spyware, Checkpoint Firewall-1, firewall, Firewall-1, Wild Tangent Updater, network, Web site, Internet Security Focus Newsletter, Problem, Socket, Firewalls, Cyberthreats, Network Security, Security
- Technical articles 2005-06-17
- Why there is no global antivirus software conspiracy
- Everybody loves a good conspiracy theory, but such theories are often more entertaining than accurate. Case in point: Many believe that there's an ongoing conspiracy between virus writers and antivirus software makers, but Jonathan Yarden says the theory has no basis. Find out why he says such a conspiracy just...
- Tags: Jonathan Yarden, Cyberthreats, SECURITY, Viruses and worms, PRODUCTIVITY, virus, vulnerability, worm, antivirus software, computer, software, antivirus, Internet Security Focus Newsletter, Money
- Technical articles 2005-11-10
- Tech Tip: Hackers don't discriminate
- By Jonathan Yarden If you still think that Microsoft is the onlytarget of hackers, you're in for a surprise. Both Windowsand Linux have faced security incidents, and both are reasonablyserious. On Microsoft's end, software piratesdistributed Longhorn, Microsoft's latest version of the Windowsoperating system, which the software giant...
- Tags: hacker, Jonathan Yarden, Linux, only target
- Technical articles 2004-07-30
- Why DoS and DDoS attacks are the plague of the Internet
- DoS and DDoS attacks are not a new threat—they've been terrorizing the Internet for years. But after all these years, we're still no closer to learning how to deal with this problem. Jonathan Yarden weighs in on the threat of DoS and DDoS attacks. Several years ago, I worked...
- Tags: DOS, Jonathan Yarden, Internet, SECURITY, distributed denial of service, denial of service, Internet Security Focus Newsletter
- Technical articles 2005-11-04
- Tech Tip: Recent events show hackers don't discriminate
- By Jonathan YardenIf you still think that Microsoft is the onlytarget of hackers, you're in for a surprise. Recently, both Windowsand Linux faced security incidents, and both are reasonablyserious. On Microsoft's end, software piratesdistributed Longhorn, Microsoft's latest version of the Windowsoperating system, which the software giant doesn't...
- Tags: hacker, Linux, only target, Jonathan Yarden
- Technical articles 2004-04-09
- Don't leave information on old hard drives
- Organizations replace computers for all kinds of reasons, and they often donate or sell the old hardware. However, many fail to effectively erase the data on the old hard drives. Jonathan Yarden examines this growing threat to data security, and he offers tips for making sure you safely get rid...
- Tags: Jonathan Yarden, hard drive, old hard drive, computer, Internet Security Focus Newsletter
- Technical articles 2006-01-27
- Is open source software more secure?
- Security writer Jonathan Yarden examines some security issues surrounding commercial software and open source alternatives. Want more advice for locking down your network? Stay on top of the latest security issues and industry trends by automatically signing up for our free Internet Security Focus newsletter, delivered each...
- Tags: Tools & Techniques, Jonathan Yarden, software, open-source software, security, commercial software company, software company, Internet Security Focus Newsletter, Software Marketing, Open Source, Management
- Technical articles 2005-05-04
- Tech Tip: Why companies must share the responsibility of security
- By Jonathan YardenI recently read yet another press releasecriticizing the IT industry, specifically the software industry.This time, the report came from Business Roundtable, an organizationcomposed of the chief executives of the largest U.S. corporations,who are collectively responsible for 10 million employees and $3.7trillion in revenues. In other...
- Tags: information security, Jonathan Yarden, security, software
- Technical articles 2004-08-20
- Why some companies are skittish about Windows XP Service Pack 2
- Jonathan Yarden offers his view of the Windows XP Service Pack 2. With all the hoopla surrounding its release, was it practically irrelevant? Want more advice for locking down your network? Stay on top of the latest security issues and industry trends by automatically signing up for our free...
- Tags: Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows, Internet, Microsoft Windows XP, Jonathan Yarden, Internet security, Internet Security Focus Newsletter, Security, Microsoft Corp., Operating Systems, Software
- Technical articles 2005-02-02
- Tech Tip: Consider security before outsourcing business functions
- By Jonathan YardenWhen it comes to operation costs, human laboris the most significant expense for any company. It has long been acommon practice for companies across the globe to look for--andfind--cheaper goods and services in other countries. It's a fact of life that successful companiesminimize cost to...
- Tags: security, outsource, Jonathan Yarden, outsourcing
- Technical articles 2003-12-08
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