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The security risks and ways to decrease vulnerabilities in a 802.11b wireless environment

<font size="3"><b>Introduction</b></font><br></br><br> This document explains topics relating to wireless networks. The main topics discussed include, what type of vulnerabilities exist today in 802.11 networks and ways that you can help ...

Written by: Richard Johnson and added on May 6, 2011

DMZ Lab Security Policy

Defines standards for all networks and equipment deployed in labs located in the "Demilitarized Zone" or external network segments.

Document added on Jan. 10, 2011

Automating Windows Patch Mngt: Part II

In this segment of the Windows Patch Management series, you&#39;ll learn what happens on the client computers when SUS is active, how to monitor the client&#39;s patching activities, and how ...

Document added on Feb. 11, 2011

SQL Injection and Oracle, Part Two

This is the second part of a two-part article that will examine SQL injection attacks against Oracle databases. The first installment offered an overview of SQL injection and looked at ...

Written by: Pete Finnigan and added on April 29, 2011

Designing a Secure Local Area Network

In order to design and build a well-secured network, many factors must be taken into consideration, such as the topology and placement of hosts within the network, the selection of ...

Document added on June 23, 2011

Security Applications for Cisco NetFlow Data

Good network security requires good network monitoring. Network monitoring provides baseline information about normal network behavior and can alert staff to potential problems. During or after a security incident, the ...

Document added on May 16, 2011

When Security Counts: Securing a Test Server with a VPN Connection

A virtual private network (VPN) is a logical link that connects shared or public networks. In this case study, a router-to-router VPN connection securely connects classroom computers to an isolated ...

Written by: Patricia Hulsey and added on April 16, 2011

Achieving Defense-in-Depth with Internal Firewalls

A single firewall at the Internet gateway is no longer sufficient. Currently there is a trend toward more and more outside access to the enterprise network by employees, partners, customers, ...

Written by: Unknown and added on March 25, 2011

Code Red and the Internet Today

While most Internet users are used by now to spam, banner ads, slow connections, viruses and other annoyances that come with the use of the Internet, few are prepared for ...

Document added on Jan. 13, 2011

Securing a Windows Snort Sensor for Hostile Environments

Snort is an open-source Network Intrusion Detection System (NIDS). Originally written for UNIX, it has since been ported to the Windows platform. While Snort undoubtedly runs faster and with less ...

Document added on April 28, 2011