Tag: Security 73 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.
CompTIA Security+ Cert Prep: Application Security Threats
By Veronica Henry ⋅ July 26, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
It is nearly impossible to find a corporate network today that doesn’t have a connection to the Internet. While this ability facilitates many business and customer processes, it also opens up networks to security threats. Web browsers are subject to a specific category of attack. Understanding how to secure these connections is an essential component [...]
How to Create a Security Policy and Configure a Firewall
By Steven Warren ⋅ May 20, 2010 ⋅ 3 comments
As network security is becoming more important than ever, having a sound understanding of common firewall configurations and best practices for creating a security policy that fits your environment are also increasing in importance. Understanding what a firewall is, how it functions and how it can be used to your advantage is a good start [...]
Top 10 Security Threats Every IT Pro Should Know
By Veronica Henry ⋅ May 6, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
Over the past decade, the number of system security threats have soared. As IT professionals scramble to stay abreast of the latest challenges in securing their environments, they must navigate an increasingly complicated playing field. New terminology has developed, further adding to the confusion. It is not uncommon for some to use words like worm [...]
How to Create a Disaster Recovery Plan
By Tracey Wilson ⋅ May 5, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
IT professionals are often concerned with creating redundancies in their infrastructure and reduction of single points of failure. But the major concern for an organization or company is disaster recovery and in many cases, business continuity. Disaster recovery is an important concept covered on the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-201) exam and an entire focus element is [...]
Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) Certification Overview
By Sean Wilkins ⋅ May 4, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
In modern networks there is a large amount of attention put on network security. In order to fill this section of the market with well trained and qualified professionals, Cisco created the Cisco Certified Security track and like most of their certification tracks includes an associate (CCNA Security), professional (CCSP) and expert certification (CCIE Security). [...]
New Training Release: CompTIA Security+ Training
By Kasia Lorenc ⋅ April 28, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments
Security has made every list of top IT skills of 2010 and opportunities for certified Security professionals are continuing to grow. In response to this demand, Train Signal has released it’s first IT Security focused course CompTIA Security+ training to help candidates prepare for the popular exam and gain hands-on security skills. Benefits of our [...]
Security Video: Steganography Demonstration
By Kasia Lorenc ⋅ April 23, 2010 ⋅ 7:21 ⋅ Post a comment
This video is a sample from our CompTIA Security+ Training by instructor Paul Gadbois. In the video Paul demonstrates how stenography works and shows you how people can use this technology to breach your security, and more importantly, what you can do to prevent this.
Social Engineering: The Cute Fuzzy Bunny That Bites
By Tracey Wilson ⋅ April 14, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
Over 70% of IT Security breaches are a result of failure on the inside of the organization or IT infrastructure to protect important data or access to critical systems. One of the ways that the bad guys gain access is through a process called Social Engineering. In my previous article on IT Security, we discussed [...]
CompTIA Security+ (Exam SY0-201) Certification Guide
By Tracey Wilson ⋅ March 24, 2010 ⋅ 9 comments
In my previous article on IT Security, we explored the key concepts of IT Security and looked at some of the more prominent IT Security Certifications available today. In continuation of my series focusing on IT Security, today’s article addresses the key objectives for passing the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-201) exam. CompTIA Security+ (SY0-201) Exam Overview [...]
IT Security: Concept and Certification Options
By Tracey Wilson ⋅ March 9, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
Information technology professionals face a constant battle to secure systems and networks from a variety of threats. IT Security, as a concept, is often synonymous with Computer Security, Information Security, Information Assurance, or Cyber Security. Each of these security concepts have slight differences in meaning, but primarily focus on the protection of information or data, [...]
Protect Your Files in Windows 7 Using BitLocker To Go – Part 2
By Mike Rodriguez ⋅ February 11, 2010 ⋅ 3 comments
BitLocker To Go is the mobile version of BitLocker Drive Encryption that allows you to do essentially the same thing as BitLocker, but on mobile drives such as External Hard Drives, Flash Drives and Thumb Drives. BitLocker To Go provides a powerful method of encrypting all of your mobile media and documents. Using BitLocker To [...]
Protect Your Files in Windows 7 Using BitLocker – Part 1
By Mike Rodriguez ⋅ February 4, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
BitLocker Drive Encryption was introduced in Windows Vista but is not as widely used as other security systems on the market. But don’t let that fool you — it is a powerful security system that should be given a second look. You can use BitLocker Drive Encryption on not only the drive that Windows is [...]
Microsoft Security Essentials: Installation and Configuration Guide
By Mike Rodriguez ⋅ December 22, 2009 ⋅ 6 comments
Microsoft Security Essentials is the newest security offering from Microsoft superceding Windows Defender. You can install Microsoft Security Essentials for free on any genuine installation of Windows XP (with Service Pack 2 or higher) Windows Vista and Windows 7. In this article, I will take you on a guided tour on how to install and [...]
Is Microsoft Security Essentials Right For You?
By Mike Rodriguez ⋅ December 16, 2009 ⋅ One comment
The new Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) helps protect your PC from spyware, rootkits, trojans, viruses, and other malicious software. But how does it compete against other free and paid security software? Today I’ll go over some of the features in Microsoft Security Essentials and give you a better idea of what exactly is being offered, [...]
The Complete CCNA Security Certification Guide
By Jason Harry ⋅ November 30, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment
In my last article, The Complete Cisco CCNA Certification Guide, I outlined the required objectives that the CCENT and CCNA exams cover, along with providing some recommended training to use while preparing for your Cisco exams. Today, I’m going to be focusing on one of the specialty certificates which you may want to get after [...]
Cisco Security: What You Need to Know About Network Attacks
By Stelios Antoniou ⋅ June 24, 2009 ⋅ One comment
I’ve already introduced you to some of the most common network attacks like the IP address sweep, port scanning, and IP spoofing. I have also recently covered the ping of death and other network attacks, including the SYN flood, UDP flood, ICMP flood and the teardrop attack. Now that we have the basic Denial of [...]
The PING of Death and Other DoS Network Attacks
By Stelios Antoniou ⋅ May 14, 2009 ⋅ 3 comments
In my last article on How to Prevent Threats and Attacks on Your Cisco Network I explained in detail the various reconnaissance techniques that an attacker can exploit. Today I will focus on what is known as Denial-of-Service (DoS) Attacks. I’m very disappointed to admit that in our days this type of attack is one [...]
How to Prevent Threats and Attacks on Your Cisco Network
By Stelios Antoniou ⋅ April 27, 2009 ⋅ One comment
Most network attacks are well documented and investigated. The behavior of these attacks and the various stages that these attacks are progressing have already being examined and clarified. In this article I’ll provide you with all the necessary details concerning the behavior and attack strategy of the most dangerous malicious attacks that could invade your [...]
April Fool’s Virus — Is Your Computer In Danger?
By Gosia Grabowska ⋅ March 31, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment
Everyone has been talking about this virus that is supposed to attack our computers on April Fool’s Day. Is it real? Well, I have seen news reports about it, read it all over the internet, and talked to people who are convinced this virus is real. Microsoft has even offered $250K for catching the creator of [...]
Sweet Friday Link Love — All About Passwords
By Kasia Lorenc ⋅ January 9, 2009 ⋅ One comment
So if you haven’t heard, my New Year’s resolution for 2009 is to start linking out to other sites and interesting articles that I stumble upon during the week. If you missed last week’s first ever Sweet Friday Link Love (which also included Train Signal’s Best of 2008) you can check it out here: Best [...]