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Wireless Network Security: With Handhelds, PDAs, Laptops, and Smartphones Invading the Workplace, Is My Network Secure?

Mobile devices such as laptops, PDAs and cell phones have become essential tools for enterprise productivity, but they are in fact significantly more vulnerable to attack than desktop computers. This paper provides a broad overview of mobile devices, the networks they operate on, the security threats imposed on them, and...

Tags: Workplace, Network, Mobile Device, East Carolina University, Smartphone, Laptop Computer, Wireless Network, Wireless, PDAs, Wireless And Mobility, Wi-Fi, Handhelds, Security, Hardware

White papers 2009-01-01

Green Computing, Technology's Contribution to a Greener Planet

There is an increased urgency for protecting the environment. There are a number of ideas, initiatives, mandates, and projects in place to help sustain a greener planet. These efforts include waste recycling, alternative (water, solar, and wind) energy usage, and the production of hybrid automobiles. Such efforts have even managed...

Tags: Initiative, East Carolina University, Computing, Strategy, Management

White papers 2009-01-01

Using Honeypots to Reduce IT Security Violations

Honeypots are becoming a widely used resource in Information Technology Security to gather data on hackers and their methodology of attacking a particular organization. This paper presents a general overview of honeypot technology, some advantages and disadvantages of honeypots, history of honeypots, legal issues of honeypots, and honeypot methods used...

Tags: IT Security, Information Technology, East Carolina University, Hacker, Honeypots, Hacking, Strategy, Security, Management

White papers 2009-01-01

Denial-of-Service Attacks and Prevention

A significant security problem for computer resources is the constant attacks from outsiders, making the resources unavailable to its intended users. The motives behind the malicious attacks may vary. For example, it could be for the sake of pulling a prank or a difference in political views with the affected...

Tags: Denial Of Service, East Carolina University, Attack, Security

White papers 2009-01-01

Neil Young gives his name to a spider

Canadian rocker Neil Young made headlines this week for appearing at the JavaOne conference and for releasing his musical archive on Blu-ray discs. But he was also honored by a East Carolina University ECU professor of biology, who named a newly discovered trapdoor spider Myrmekiaphila neilyoungi after the legendary rock...

Tags: East Carolina University, Species, Myrmekiaphila, M., Neotype, Blu-Ray, Investment, Personal Technology, DVD, Home Entertainment, Finance, Roland Piquepaille

Blog posts 2008-05-09

Effectiveness of Web-Translators

Despite the vast research done and technologies built to translate from one language to another, general public is unaware of such technologies. In this paper the three types of practices common in the field of translation, namely Human Translators, Machine Translators, and Hybrid Translators are described. Furthermore, Machine Translators are...

Tags: East Carolina University, Language

White papers 2008-04-28

Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems In-Depth

A significant security problem for networked systems is hostile intruders. Intruders can range from non-authorized personnel penetrating a system's access controls for malicious intent to authorized personnel abusing his/hers privileges by exploiting and exposing a system's vulnerability. A good counter measure for this type of threat is implementing an Intrusion...

Tags: East Carolina University, Intrusion Prevention, Intrusion Detection, Security, Network Security, Hacking, Networking

White papers 2008-01-01

East Carolina University: Graduating With Unified Communications

East Carolina University uses Cisco Unified Communications to deploy multiple applications to their users improving productivity and communication across the campus.

Tags: Unified Communications, Cisco Systems Inc., East Carolina University, Collaboration

Webcasts 2007-10-17

Podcasting: Digital Communication Expanded in Higher Education

In order to reach large population of students and members in higher education, advanced forms of technologies are required. Podcasts are a more recent representation of this expanse in technology which works to the benefit of students, faculty, and staff. Growing from a transmission of data files to present video...

Tags: Education, East Carolina University, Podcasting, Podcasts, Internet

White papers 2007-04-30

Ethical Hacking: Teaching Students to Hack

One of the fastest growing areas in network security, and certainly an area that generates much discussion, is that of ethical hacking. The purpose of this paper is to examine the literature regarding how private sectors and educational institutions are addressing the growing demand for ethical hacking instruction. The paper...

Tags: East Carolina University, Hacking, Security

White papers 2006-04-17

Open Source Intrusion Detection and Prevention: Tools for Today's Corporate Market?

There are literally hundreds of reported network attacks each day. The systems are being compromised by persons trying to intrude, stop, obtain or destroy the precious data. The ability to detect intruders and monitor the network systems that one operates is not just an option. The Sarbanes Oxley Act is...

Tags: Network, Open Source, East Carolina University, Tool, Intrusion, Productivity, Networking, Security

White papers 2006-04-17

Voice Over IP and HIPAA Compliance: Why Are There No Standards Set?

The Health Information Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 - HIPAA otherwise known as the Kennedy-Kessenbaum act is a law that's primary intention is to safeguard a patient's Protected Health Information, also known as PHI. PHI is individually identifiable health information for a specific patient. This law is also designed...

Tags: VoIP, IP, Electronic Media, East Carolina University, Standards, HIPAA Compliance, PHI, EPHI, Hipaa, Regulatory Compliance, Regulations, Healthcare, Government, Human Resources, Policies And Procedures

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Nortel Network Case Study: The City of Greenville

Greenville, North Carolina is a city on the rise. Dubbed the "Gateway to Eastern North Carolina," Greenville offers first-class recreational facilities, boasts a new convention center and is home to East Carolina University and its Brody School of Medicine. The company wanted to boasts a new convention center and is...

Tags: Network, Nortel Networks Corp., Nortel Municipal Wireless Solution, Performance Management, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking, Human Resources, Workforce Management

Case studies 2007-08-06