One of the major things you have got to think about when setting up your wireless router is the simple way to make it as hacker-proof as practical. You wouldn’t desire other folk to get access to your local network. If delicate documents are in your personal computer, you’ve got to ensure that your local [...]
Spyware is the most common form of malware, software specifically designed to harm you and your computer and to infringe your privacy rights on the Internet. Unfortunately, there are many unscrupulous people out there who constantly publish software that can harm you. This is why every computer should have spyware removal tools to make sure [...]
If one looks closely at IT managed services, one can understand that it is an area where information technology management is key. Although, some individuals do not understand the many different process which exist as part of such a system. Therefore, if one is interested in becoming involved in IT, often one has to go [...]
Do you know how much your network password on the black market costs? A new tool offered by Symantec allows to quickly carry out the appropriate calculations. Toolkit Norton Online Risk Calculator, released simultaneously with the software package Norton 2010, will determine your value on the black market, asking a few questions about the nature of [...]
A misuse intrusion is when an intruder attacks well known areas of weakness in a system. Intrusion detection software can identify misuse intrusions by recognizing the distinct pattern behavior associated with the well known areas of weaknesses. An anomaly intrusion happens when the systems behavior is not consistent with normal system usage patterns. Intrusion detection [...]
Cryptography allows information to be seen only by those authorized to see it, and hides the information from everyone else. By using cryptography, we can prove the identity of users. The system works by generating keys that are used to maintain information confidentiality and integrity. There are various types of cryptography. Transposition and substitution use [...]
Trusted Computing Base (TCB) is a term for total system security which includes hardware, software, and firmware isolating various aspects of the system based on different levels of security using the reference monitor. A Trusted Computing Base (TCB) is a model used for securing information while allowing functional access for intended users of a system. [...]
Malware is a malicious code with the intent to damage the system it is downloaded onto. Malware comes in various types. The most familiar of those are as follows: Trojan horse This is a malicious code, generally exchanged through email, which displays itself as a useful program but has a hidden agenda. One instance is [...]
Spyware is a general term for software that performs certain actions, usually without the prior consent of the appropriate manner such as advertising, collecting personal information and changing your PC settings. Spyware is often associated with programs that demonstrate advertising called advertising programs, or track personal and confidential information. Tracking In Exchange for Services This [...]
Security in the IT world is not just about locks and closed doors, there are two main types of security when it comes to technology. Physical and Logical security describe the differences between hardware and software. With physical security, such as computers and the components within, surveillance and locks must be in place to prevent [...]