SearchSecurity: Network Security Tactics

VMware security: The administrator's ultimate resource guide

Hannah L. Drake — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:09:55 EST

In 2009, Gartner predicted that 60% of VMs would be less secure than their physical counterparts. Keep these resources on hand and avoid being part of a similar statistic.

What to do with network penetration test results

David Meier, Contributor — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:31:42 EST

It takes a lot of time and effort to plan and conduct an enterprise network penetration test, but the work doesn't stop there. Contributor David Meier explains how to conduct an analysis of pen testing results.

How to use TrueCrypt for disk encryption

Peter Giannoulis, Contributor — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:44:00 EST

Learn how to use TrueCrypt to create an ecrypted drive on a Windows PC, as well as how to create a hidden drive within a drive as an additional data protection measure.

Protecting enterprise networks from new mobile application downloads

Sandra Kay Miller, Contributor — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:59:58 EST

Thanks to the proliferation of mobile application download sites, enterprise users now have a nearly unlimited number of third-party apps installed on their handhelds. Sandra Kay Miller explains how administrators can keep their networks safe while still allowing employees to use their devices.

Maintaining security after a cloud computing implementation

Michael Cobb, Contributor — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:49:07 EST

You've just migrated your organization's applications and data in the cloud. The task of ensuring ongoing security has only just begun. Michael Cobb reviews how to work with your cloud provider.

Preparing the network for a cloud computing implementation

Michael Cobb, Contributor — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:05:38 EST

Although a cloud provider may offer specific defenses, you are ultimately responsible for the security of your data. Michael Cobb explains how to prepare when your network infrastructure extends to the cloud.

PuTTY configuration tips: How to connect to remote network systems

Peter Giannoulis, Contributor — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:38:48 EST

Peter Giannoulis reviews PuTTY and explains how to use the Windows-based program as an SSH, telnet and rlogin client.

How to provide access to Web content (while ensuring network security)

Michael Cobb, Contributor — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:15:27 EST

A reader asks expert Michael Cobb how healthcare organizations should allow Web access without compromising network security.

A guide to internal and external network security auditing

Stephen Cobb, Contributor — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:32:51 EST

Contributor Stephen Cobb reviews the baseline network audit processes that a security professional should absolutely conduct regularly.

How to keep networks secure when deploying an 802.11n upgrade

Lisa Phifer — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:18:42 EST

Before you upgrade to 802.11n, Lisa Phifer has seven questions that every network security pro should consider.