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- Protocol Solutions Press Release
People who are responsible for managing and protecting their company’s infrastructure and computer networks no longer have to spend significant time worrying about security issues. Protocol Solutions, which recently disclosed an undetected vulnerability in Dreamweaver 8.0.2 Flash Player, offers services to companies and business that need protection.
Wed, 30 Jan 2008 01:41:43 GMT - Privacy in Ireland Gone Next Month?
How many hours do you spend on the Internet each day? You check your e-mail and read the news. You access personal information and search for information on various topics. You communicate with your friends and engage in discussions on everything from pop culture to politics. Now, take that number and multiple by it by 1095. That’s how many days there are in three years, and three years is how long the Irish government wants your Internet traffic data stored. The approximately 3.3 million people of Ireland with Internet access will be directly affected should this law be passed.... COMMENT: This law is intended to be passed on the 15th Febuary 2008.
Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:05:03 GMT - Penetration Testing
A penetration test is a popular method of analyzing the security of a computer system or network by simulating an attack by a malicious cracker. In this process, an active analysis of the system for any weaknesses, technical flaws or vulnerabilities is done by experts. The idea is to assume the viewpoint of crackers and exploit the security vulnerabilities. At Protocol Solution we offer complete reports on the vulnerabilities discovered including damage assessment and means to control it.
Tue, 29 Jan 2008 02:11:19 GMT - Ethical Hacking
An Ethical Hacker is an expert hired by a company to attempt to attack their network and computer system the same way a hacker would. Ethical Hackers use the same techniques and tactics as those used by illegal hackers to breach corporate security systems. The end result is the company’s ability to prevent an intrusion before it ever occurs. A company can’t know if their security system is solid unless they test it..
Tue, 29 Jan 2008 02:11:19 GMT - How to conduct a Penetration Test
A penetration test is an assessment of your network’s security, including potential vulnerabilities and how they could be exploited. Businesses and individuals perform penetration tests in order to pinpoint and correct potential ways an individual could gain access to their network. Penetration testing is similar to ethical hacking in that a trusted individual is given permission to attack a network using the same methods as those employed by an illegal hacker.
Tue, 29 Jan 2008 02:11:19 GMT - Penetration Testing: Which Standard to Use
When it comes to penetration testing, there is no “one size fits all” approach. Every network is different, and every company has its own specific security goals. Lots of questions need to be answered in advance of performing the penetration test. For instance, where will the testing take place? The testing can be done either onsite, offsite, or some combination of the two. How much notice, if any, will the IT staff be given? You can determine whether or not your IT staff will be involved in or notified of the penetration testing. One important question you must answer is which standard of penetration testing to use...
Tue, 29 Jan 2008 02:11:19 GMT - Network security Basics
A network is two or more computers linked together in order to share data. From a security standpoint, the problem with networks is that unauthorized individuals might also be able to access that data. Network security is a term that encompasses your overall system for keeping your network as impenetrable as possible, be it hardware, software, or company policies....
Tue, 29 Jan 2008 02:11:19 GMT - BS 7799 Standards
BS 7799 is a set of security polices and standard procedures. This standard refers specifically to Information Security Standards. It was formally approved in 2000 and was developed by BSI British Standards....
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