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How do I... Make sure security logs exhibit accurate time with NTP?

It's vital that organizations take steps to synchronize the time on their network and devices, but it's even more important to make sure the logs produced by security devices reflect the accurate time. In this edition of Security Solutions, Mike Mullins explains why accurate time is so important for security...

Tags: NTP, Mike Mullins, Security

Download resources 2006-12-18

How do I... Wipe data from Cisco routers and switches before discarding them

PCs aren't the only hardware you need to worry about erasing corporate data from before donating—you should apply this best practice to any network device you're discarding, including Cisco routers and switches. Wiping the configuration of your network devices is the best way to keep a black hat from gaining...

Tags: Cisco Router, Router, Network, Network Device, Cisco Systems Inc., Mike Mullins, Routers & Switches, Networking, Network Technology

Download resources 2006-11-06

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The growing drumbeat for open source patch management

One of my favorite hobby horses here is security and patch management for open source and Linux.Often the response of those who comment is, "Linux doesn't have that problem, it's naturally secure" or "just use iptables."That's not the problem. The problem lies in communicating and closing vulnerabilities. Microsoft, and Windows-based...

Tags: patch management, open source

Blog posts 2005-11-17

Address these eight concerns in your incident response policy

Every organization should include an incident response policy as part of its overall business continuity plan. Here are the most important elements to focus on when you build your IRP. You may not think you need an incident response policy IRP. After all, you've locked down your...

Tags: Incident Response Policy, Business Security, Security, Business Operations

Download resources 2005-08-16