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- Computer Security
- The protection of data, networks and computing power. The protection of data information security is the most important. The protection of networks is important to prevent loss of...
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- Changes to British law will affect computer security industry
- Changes to British law will affect computer security industrySo much for Linux security[i]In this section “article” includes any program or data held in electronic form.[/i]Looks to me like the person who finds a flaw is in deep grief unless he makes sure to never commit it to electronic form, including...
- Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, SECURITY, OPEN SOURCE, computer security industry, British Law, computer security, industry, computer
- Discussion threads 2008-04-01
- Changes to British law will affect computer security industry
- Ivan Ristic pictured to the right posted a story today on his blog that highlights some changes that are to go into effect in England sometime this year. The changes to the Computer Misuse Act CMA would appear to put security researchers and consultants in the UK at risk of being considered criminals. Ristic mentions the key...
- Tags: Computer Security, Commission, Industry, Hacker, Tool, Computer, Ristic, Guidance, Productivity, Security, Nathan McFeters
- Blog posts 2008-04-01
- Run Monitor Computer Security Suite (msi)
- Run Monitor will scan your system continuously searching for new, modified, or missing entries used in the startup of a Windows Operating System. Run Monitor also provides access to toolbars, plug-ins, and external sources used to infect your system with virus and spy ware helping to let you know the...
- Tags: Computer Security, Monitor, Multiple Technologies, Monitors & Displays, Security, Hardware, Components
- Software downloads 2008-02-20
- Intrusion Detection Systems and a View to Its Forensic Applications
- Traditional computer security has often emphasised prevention, and to a lesser degree, the detection of system security violations. However, it is recognised that the forensic aspect to the overall model of computer security is equally as important. The area of computer forensics lends itself heavily to the response of a...
- Tags: Computer Security, University Of Melbourne, Intrusion Detection System, Forensic Application, Computer, Productivity, Intrusion Detection, Network Security, Security, Viruses And Worms, Networking
- White papers 2008-01-01
- Technika (xpi)
- Technika was developed for the computer security professionals to automate common exploitative task from the browser. It acts like a standard OS shell scripting environment. You can script everything from the currently viewed page just like Greasemonkey. You can autorun bookmarklets and perform safe operations on the currently viewed resource....
- Tags: Computer Security, Environment, Computer, Productivity, Viruses And Worms, Security
- Software downloads 2007-12-17
- 'Lust, Caution' spawns viruses
- 'Lust, Caution' spawns virusesNo problemJust don't use Windows.Malware authors don't know how to target anything else.RE: 'Lust, Caution' spawns virusesNo problemJust take caution when downloading any file and with Windows built-in security this isn't much of a threat at all.RE: 'Lust, Caution' spawns virusesI'm assuming this is targeted at Windows...
- Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Digital music, Digital media, computer security, Lust, virus, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2007-11-19
- Poll: Americans wrong about computer security
- Poll: Americans wrong about computer securityThe most important question never asked in poll.How many were actually infected? While they were being scanned, why not include this demographic? Also they did not show a correlation between infection and non-updated definitions or automatic scanning. People could also do manual scans and be...
- Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Viruses and worms, security, MacAfee, computer security, computer
- Discussion threads 2007-10-02
- Learn how the iPod will change the face of computer security
- Apple probably didn't intend it, but the iPod may prove to be an important stepping-stone to solving security problems that have faced computer scientists for more than 30 years. By making controversial DRM technology socially acceptable, the iPod has paved the way for another big step: the integration...
- Tags: Computer Security, Apple iPod, informIT, Computer, Productivity, Digital Music, Digital Media, Security, Viruses And Worms, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics
- Download resources 2007-09-20
- Use visualization software to analyze your network traffic and identify security vulnerabilities
- Security Data Visualization creates graphical windows into the world of computer security data, revealing fascinating and useful insights into networking, cryptography, and file structures. In this chapter download from the book, use various visualization techniques to analyze the complex and unpredictable, live Internet traffic collected from a home...
- Tags: Computer Security, Software, Network, Security Data Visualization, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Productivity, Security, Networking, Internet
- Book chapters 2007-07-26
- University Enhances Computer Security, Simplifies Licensing, Optimizes IT Talent
- Ball State University decided to resolve challenges surrounding its inconsistent client computing environment through a campuswide deployment of the Windows Vista operating system. With this deployment, the university anticipates fewer compatibility problems, a 50 percent reduction in the time required to upgrade computer labs, a 25 percent reduction in help-desk...
- Tags: Computer Security, Security, Information Technology, University, Computer, Help Desk, Productivity, Call Centers, It Operations
- Case studies 2007-03-23
- Master the principles of computer security
- Computer security may seem complicated, but in truth the theory behind computer security is relatively simple. Hacking methods fall into just a few categories, and solutions to computer security problems are actually rather straightforward. In this sample chapter from Network Security Foundations: Technology Fundamentals for IT Success,...
- Tags: Computer Security, Sybex, Network Security, Computer, Productivity, Security, Viruses And Worms
- Book chapters 2007-03-07
- Mandiant First Response (exe)
- Mandiant First Response is a free software solution for incident responders that provides an efficient toolkit for collecting and analyzing critical data following a suspected computer security event. MFR provides the ability to remotely collect the volatile data that allows organizations to perform precision strike responses when an incident occurs....
- Tags: Computer Security, Computer, Mandiant, Mandiant First Response, MFR, Productivity, Viruses And Worms, Security
- Software downloads 2006-12-17
- Home Computer Security Awareness
- Home computer security is often a neglected area of security. In the Fall of 2004, with funding from the ACM CREU Collaborative Research Experience for Undergraduates in Science and Engineering program, a project on home computer security was started. The goal of the project was to enhance the public's understanding...
- Tags: Computer Security, Home PC, Home Computer Security, Desktops, Security, Viruses And Worms, Hardware
- White papers 2006-10-13
- MaxCrypt Security Suite Standard (exe)
- MaxCrypt Security Suite is the premiere solution for computer security. It has been specifically designed to help you secure your sensitive information. MaxCrypt Security Suite contains three applications to help you secure your data: MaxCrypt, MaxConceal, and MaxDelete. Its features include effortless encryption, advanced file hiding, and secure file deletion.
- Tags: Computer Security, Deletion, MaxCrypt Security Suite, Productivity, Security, Viruses And Worms
- Software downloads 2006-08-24
- Measuring Computer Security
- Metricon 1.0 took place in Vancouver earlier this month. I wasn't able to be there in person, but I've been reviewing the material that the conference produced. The premise of the conference is pretty simple: we need better metrics for computer security. Andrew...
- Tags: Andrew Jaquith, Tim Geer
- Blog posts 2006-08-18
- Practical Principles for Computer Security
- Practical security balances the cost of protection and the risk of loss, which is the cost of recovering from a loss times its probability. Usually the probability is fairly small because the risk of punishment is high enough, and therefore the risk of loss is also small. When the risk...
- Tags: Computer Security, Cost, Risk, Computer, Strategy, Security, Management
- White papers 2006-08-01
- Protect sensitive communications and data with these simple and affordable encryption techniques
- Computer Security Basics, Second Edition offers a complete introduction to computer security for anyone involved with computer security, including security administrators, system administrators, developers, and IT managers. This sample chapter from the book focuses on encryption, an increasingly popular, accessible, and affordable method of protecting both communications and sensitive...
- Tags: Computer Security, Technique, Chapter, O'Reilly Media Inc., Computer, Productivity, Viruses And Worms, Security
- Book chapters 2006-07-18
- Computer Security Basics: Encryption
- Encryption is an ancient form of information protection that dates back 4,000 years. Encryption has taken on new significance in the modern computer age. It's a particularly effective way to protect sensitive information - for example, passwords - that's stored in a computer system, as well as information that's being...
- Tags: Computer Security, Microwave, O'Reilly Media Inc., Encryption, Computer, Productivity, Security
- Book chapters 2006-06-01
- Novel Evaluation Framework of Intrusion Detection Systems With Respect to Security Policies
- Intrusion Detection System is an integral component of the computer security infrastructure. It is usually put in place to detect computer security policy violations. While its role is important, its effectiveness is not easily measurable. This paper proposes a framework for assessing how well a rule-based Intrusion Detection System is...
- Tags: Computer Security, Intrusion Detection System, Computer, Graduate Center, Intrusion Detection, Productivity, Security, Viruses And Worms, Network Security, Networking
- White papers 2006-04-27
- Educate your end users with this list of security products everyone should own
- This sample chapter, taken from Absolute Beginner's Guide to Security, Spam, Spyware & Viruses, discusses common computer security products on the market. This sample chapter, taken from Absolute Beginner's Guide to Security, Spam, Spyware & Viruses, offers a roundup of some of the most common computer security...
- Tags: Computer Security, Chapter, Security, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms
- Book chapters 2006-04-14
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