Tag: Security 54 posts
Security management can be a contstant concern for many companies. We periodically post security tips & tutorials for topics like firewalls, and FTP. Also, our diverse set of security training courses address the needs of Microsoft as well as VMware users with helpful videos & articles form instructors.
Rogue Access Points: Still Here and Still a Threat
By Nick Krasny ⋅ February 1, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment
Rogue access points remain a legitimate threat to business infrastructures, often times due to poor security or users unaware of wireless network security dos and don’ts. This article points out the ways in which a rogue AP can compromise a network.
IE9 Tracking Protection Lists and ActiveX Filtering
By Chris Magiet ⋅ January 5, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment
CompTIA Security Plus course instructor Lisa Szpunar shows you how to use tracking protection lists and ActiveX filtering in IE9 to help keep you protected from unwanted content in this free video lesson.
Public Key Infrastructure: An Overview of PKI
By Chris Magiet ⋅ December 29, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment
In this video from CompTIA Security+ Training, Lisa gives an overview of PKI, or Public Key Infrastructure, and how it is used as a guideline for encrypting data.
IT Security: Creating a Computer Security Incident Response Plan (CSIRP)
By Tracey Wilson ⋅ December 28, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment
A good understanding of how to create a Computer Security Incident Response Plan (CSIRP) is a must for any IT security professional. Learn about the benefits of having a good plan and how to create one.
IT Security: Creating a Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT)
By Tracey Wilson ⋅ December 28, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment
There are a number of important benefits to having an Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) in your organization. In this article we’ll explore the importance of developing an IT security response plan and the formation of a CSIRT.
New Training Release: CompTIA Security Plus Training
By Chris Magiet ⋅ December 27, 2011 ⋅ One comment
Our new CompTIA course has been updated to meet the requirements of the new SY0-301 exam, and goes above beyond with brand new lessons for each topic relating to Security Plus. Break into one of the fastest growing fields in IT with CompTIA Security Plus Training taught by TrainSignal’s own Lisa Szpunar!
WLAN Authentication and Encryption
By Sean Wilkins ⋅ November 9, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments
Wireless networks are particularly prone to threats and attacks, that’s why WLAN authentication and encryption are vital to ensure a secure networking environment. Learn about the most commonly used wireless LAN authentication and encryption methods.
Wireless Security Considerations: Common Security Threats to Wireless Networks
By Sean Wilkins ⋅ November 2, 2011 ⋅ One comment
Unlike a wired network which requires physical access to a device, a wireless network can be targeted and exploited from a distance. Learn about the basic wireless LAN security threats and how to prevent them.
Forefront TMG 2010 Tutorial: Publishing Servers
By Chris Magiet ⋅ August 11, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment
Are you using Forefront Threat Management Gateway 2010? Then make sure to check out this video where instructor Scott Lowe gives you a hands-on look at publishing servers using Forefront TMG 2010.
New Training Release: Forefront Threat Management Gateway 2010 Training
By Chris Magiet ⋅ August 10, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment
Learn how Forefront Threat Management Gateway 2010 enables security tools that protect your network infrastructure from security threats in our new training course by instructor Scott Lowe.
vSphere Security: A Tour of the vSphere vShield Suite
By Jason Nash ⋅ July 20, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment
Learn what the vShield suite offers and how you can take advantage of each component including: vShield Zones, vShield Endpoint, vShield Edge, and vShield App in your vSphere environment.
New Training Release: VMware vSphere Security Design Training
By Kasia Lorenc ⋅ July 19, 2011 ⋅ 4:29 ⋅ Post a comment
Our new VMware vSphere Security Design Training has just been released! In this exclusive video, instructor Jason Nash talks about the benefits of the course and more.
VMware vSphere Security for Unfrozen Caveman Security Architects
By Sean Clark ⋅ July 18, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment
Virtualization security has remarkably changed in the last decade. For an unfrozen caveman security architect from 2002, securing today’s virtualized cloud environments requires new training, approaches and tools.
How to Get Rid of That Annoying SSL Certificate Warning in VMware vSphere
By Kasia Lorenc ⋅ July 14, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments
Learn how to eliminate that annoying SSL certificate warning when connecting to ESXi or vCenter server from vSphere client in this demo from our new vSphere Security training.
KeePassX: Free Password Manager for Linux and Mac OS X
By Veronica Henry ⋅ April 6, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment
KeePassX is a free password manager that works on Linux and Mac OS X and allows you to store all your passwords a single database that can be accessed through one primary password. Instead of having to remember a myriad of passwords, with KeePassX you only have to remember one.
How to Set Up Safe FTP in Linux
By Veronica Henry ⋅ January 26, 2011 ⋅ 5 comments
File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is one of the oldest and most popular ways to share files between computers and servers, but it’s not very secure. The better option is Very Secure FTP daemon (VSFTPD) and today I’ll show you how to set it up.
How to Install and Use SSH (Secure Shell) in Ubuntu
By Veronica Henry ⋅ January 5, 2011 ⋅ One comment
SSH or secure shell, is a protocol that allows you to securely access one computer from another creating a secure VPN. In this article I’ll walk you through installing and using OpenSSH in Ubuntu Linux.
FireSheep: How to Protect Yourself when using Public WiFi
By Mike Rodriguez ⋅ December 15, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
What is FireSheep and why shouldn’t you browse your email while enjoying a coffee at a local shop anymore? I’ll show you how FireSheep works and how you can stay safe when using public Wi-Fi.
Using Windows 7 Firewall with Advanced Security
By Mike Rodriguez ⋅ September 29, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
Windows 7 comes bundled with it’s own software firewall that can help protect against everything that shouldn’t be going in, or out, of your machine. Simply turning on the Windows 7 Firewall can be a big help, but what if things aren’t quite working the way you want them to? For those of us who [...]
How to Configure the Windows 7 Firewall
By Mike Rodriguez ⋅ September 22, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
A firewall is an important component in computer networking. Firewalls can be software, or hardware, or a combination of both. Their main purpose is to help regulate the flow of information to and from your computer system. This can mean doing things like blocking hackers or dangerous software from accessing your computer, or stopping malicious [...]