Access Control
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Netgear ReadyNAS NVX
Reviews The ReadyNAS NVX is a highly capable network storage appliance that will work equally well in a small or medium-sized business or at home. It supports a wide range of protocols and is easy to manage.
Tags: Unit, Apple iTunes, Power Supply, Access Control, Apple Macintosh, User Account, NAS, Web interface, Microsoft Windows, Agence France-Presse
Printer makers mum on new security standard
News New security standards for devices such as printers, copiers and multifunction systems have emerged, but details on hardware compliance are scant.
Tags: Storage, Standard, Security, Device, Risk, Singapore, Access Control, Standards, Environment, e-mail
S'pore looking to improve online security
News Monetary Authority of Singapore exploring new guidelines to enhance security for online transactions and credit card payments, says Visa exec.
Tags: Authentication and encryption, Security applications/tools, Security Management, Authentication, Security, credit card payment, bank, Authentication and encryption, Noka, Payment Structure
In remembrance: DRMs
Blogs Last week, I was at a WIPO-organized forum on copyright and related rights in Singapore. Several persons spoke about...
Three control elements in role-based access design
Techguide Each access control element plays an important role and must be assessed when evaluating multifactor authentication and single sign-on solutions.
Tags: Security Management, Risk Management, Authentication and encryption, Authentication, Security, Biometrics, Single Sign-on, Role, Identity, Identity Verification
Conficker infected critical hospital equipment, expert says
News Hundreds of PCs and medical devices at hospitals in the U.S. were found to be infected with the Conficker worm recently, a security expert says.
Tags: Viruses and worms, Access Control, removable storage, computer, SCADA, Hospital, Worker, Marcus Sachs, network, Microsoft Windows
Highly predictive blacklists: What, how, and caveats
Techguide General blacklisting is not always efficient--SRI International and the SANS Institute have developed highly predictive blacklists. Find out more in this article.
Tags: Network security, Data security, Security applications/tools, Security Management, Highly Predictive Blacklist, Security, SANS Institute, IP, Blacklist, Access Control
10 tips for secure computer disposal
Techguide If you're in charge of IT resources at an organization with more than a handful of computer users, you might need this advice for secure equipment disposal.
Tags: PC security, Data security, Security Management, Infrastructure/architecture management, Data, Security, Storage, Access Control, computer, Server
McAfee releases NAC product suite
News The security vendor McAfee has brought out a network access control unification offering.
Tags: Security, Network security, IDS (Intrusion Detection Systems), Security Management, Access Control, Intrusion Prevention System, compliance, software, McAfee Inc., network security
What to check when employees depart
Techguide Employment transition is an often overlooked danger to company security. Pay proper attention to protecting against compromises when someone exits.
Tags: Data security, Risk Management, Employee, Data, Security, Policy, Access Control, Password, Account, Strong Password
Google Mini gets a feature boost
News The search appliance has had file system access control, source biasing and date biasing added, as well as support for six more languages.
Tags: Web services, Web sites, Google Mini, Search Appliance, Google Inc., File System, Access Control, Server, product manager, Search Result
Researchers devise way to deny denial-of-service attacks
News Engineers at Auburn University in Alabama have developed a filter that could protect government, commercial and educational servers from being attacked.
Tags: Network security, Business security, IDS (Intrusion Detection Systems), Authentication, Computer, network, Filter Value, Cloud Computing, distributed denial of service, Server
APAC firms pass on remote admin via phones
News Businesses in Asia have yet to warm to using mobile phones to perform systems administration tasks remotely, according to industry observers.
Tags: Mobile/Wireless, Mobile platforms, Mobile applications, Infrastructure/architecture management, Network administration/implementation, Wipro Technologies, GUI, Infrastructure Management, Asia, Administrator
Worm surge exploits Microsoft vulnerability
News A surge in worm activity for a patched Microsoft flaw means IT professionals need to apply the update, says F-Secure.
Tags: Viruses and worms, Business applications, Servers, Microsoft Corp., Malware, Security, F-Secure Corp., Worm, IT Security, Vulnerability
Windows Server worm can spread via USB
News The worm called Downadup that is attacking business systems also propagates via USB, says F-Secure.
Tags: Viruses and worms, Antivirus software, F-Secure Corp., Worm, USB, polymorphism, Computer, Server, Microsoft Windows Server, CERT
