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Start with centralized endpoint security management when buying suites

Neil Roiter — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:12:33 EST

Single vendor centralized management of endpoint security suites, including policy creation and management, and compliance reporting is the primary consideration when choosing and buying an endpoint security suite

How to automate and apply Microsoft Windows 7 AppLocker rules

Lisa Phifer — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:11:51 EST

Microsoft Windows 7 AppLocker enables administrators to automate rules generation, but proceed slowly to get a feel for its whitelisting capabilities.

TrueCrypt: How to get started with open source disk encryption

Michael Cobb — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:10:16 EST

Michael Cobb explains why he recommends TrueCrypt as a reliable on-the-fly encryption program.

How to find and remove unused services (or secure them)

Peter Wood — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:24:48 EST

There are many ways to infect an otherwise secure server or workstation, thanks to the many vulnerable services running on a typical Windows or Unix server. Learn how to manage the patching and updating without losing your mind.

What to look for in a network security audit

Peter Wood — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:37:29 EST

What to look for in a network security audit? That's a short question with a big answer, says expert Peter Wood.

Is it enough to analyse log files, or is an IDS necessary?

Peter Wood — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:37:29 EST

The more network data you have to analyse, the better. In this expert response, Peter Wood explains what tools can provide the information you need.

How to address a spike in TCP and UDP flows

Peter Wood — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:37:29 EST

Have an unusual spike in TCP and UDP flows? Expert Peter Wood explains how to zero in on the problem.

How to write an information security policy

Neil O'Connor — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:50:31 EST

Information governance expert Neil O'Connor reviews the key considerations that must be made before framing an information security policy.

How to protect credit card data over the phone – and pass PCI DSS

Mathieu Gorge — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:50:31 EST

Mathieu Gorge explains how to protect credit card data over the phone if you're a call centre trying to meet PCI DSS compliance standards.

How to manage logs

Neil O'Connor — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:50:31 EST

Neil O'Connor reviews when you should be hanging on to your network logs.