Wildfire

(Fri Dec 16th, 2005, by Bob Osgoodby)

No, we're not talking about the wildfires in the western part of the U.S., or not even something that can harm your computer. Some times you will get an E-mail with a virus warning like the one that recently circulated on the web about the "A Card fo...

An Independent Perspective on implementation of Access Control

(Wed Dec 14th, 2005, by Gordon Herrald)

b>An Independent Perspective on implementation of Access Control Systems Access Control Systems can have a major impact on the security and daily functioning of an organization. This article outlines fundamental issues to be taken into consideration...

Internet Security

(Sat Dec 10th, 2005, by Richard Lowe)

A vital part of any security scheme is backup. No matter how tight your security is, you always have the chance that a virus or hacker or even your 5 year old kid is going to slip through your defenses and damage your system and your vital data files...

Sins of The Internet

(Fri Dec 9th, 2005, by Richard Lowe)

One of the most frustrating events you can experience as a webmaster or writer is finding your work has been copied without your permission. I'm sure that just about every writer and every webmaster has been horrified to find his own work somewhere e...

Is Your Company Cognizant of the Mail Room Threat...?

(Mon Dec 5th, 2005, by Felix P. Nater)

1) Security Consultant's Perspective... Regardless of your type of business, size or location, the threat of workplace violence and terrorism is all around us these days. It could involve you, your employees and your business at any time. Protective...

Is your Computer Infected with Spyware?

(Mon Nov 28th, 2005, by Amin Sadak)

Is your computer running slower than it should be? Do you find that de-fragmentation and extra memory doesn't help? Do you think it could be a virus? What do you do in situations like these? I suppose you'd run your antivirus software. But what happe...

Information Security for SMEs

(Mon Nov 28th, 2005, by Thom Leggett)

This article explores computer security, aiming to give businesses an insight into why they must be proactive in protecting their systems. There are many aspects to security on the Internet and a lot has been made recently of the security of e-commer...

Strong Passwords

(Sat Nov 26th, 2005, by Lew Newlin)

Strong passwords are your first step in securing your systems. If a password can be easily guessed or compromised using a simple dictionary attack, your systems will be vulnerable to hackers, worms, Trojans, and viruses. Trojan, virus, and worm aut...

Does SSL protect you, or is it a condom that is open at both

(Fri Nov 25th, 2005, by ArticSoft)

For the last five or so years, SSL has been paraded as the technology that secures the Internet. All you have to do is look and see the padlock on the bottom of the screen and you can be sure it’s safe. Is it true? SSL is a technology for providing a...

Protect Yourself from Cell Phone Bugs

(Thu Nov 24th, 2005, by Kingston Y. amadan)

Do you have conversations over the phone that you do not want others to hear? If so, then it may be necessary to protect yourself from cell phone bugs. Cell phone bugs are just as high tech as many other bugs, and can pose even more of a threat, sinc...