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TCP flaws puts Web sites at risk
News Researchers testing a port scanner discover multiple flaws within the TCP stack which could create denial of service attacks under controlled circumstances.
Tags: Security, Web sites, TCP, Vulnerability, Flaw, penetration testing, podcast, DNS, denial of service, Sweden
Fujitsu Primergy RX300 S5
Reviews This is a well built and very capable 2U rack server from a respected vendor that can be configured to suit a wide variety of applications. It's particularly strong on disk capacity and PCIe expansion.
Tags: Virtual Machine, VMware Inc., Hypervisor, Server, Fujitsu Ltd., network, disk, Ethernet
Dell PowerEdge R710
Reviews Dell continues to chip away at HP's dominance of the industry-standard server market, and the 2U PowerEdge R710 is an excellent choice, although its internal storage capacity is limited.
Tags: Motherboard, SD card, Storage, Dell PowerEdge, HP Compaq ProLiant, Sun Microsystems Inc., Server, Sun Fire, disk, Dell Computer Corp.
Secure remote firewall administration via SSH
Techguide Using Web-based component to configure firewalls may not be secure. Vincent Danen highlights another way.
Tags: Open source, Firewalls, Security Management, Authentication, TCP, Linksys Inc., network, firewall configuration, SSH, Web Browser
10 iptables rules to help secure your Linux box
Techguide Mastering iptables could take a while, but if you have a few rules to cover the basic security needs, you'll be well on your way to protecting your Linux system.
Tags: Linux, Network security, Security Management, Packet, TCP, Security, Rule, SSH, IP, Linux Server
Improve Windows systems performance by enabling TCP Offload engine
Techguide Using the TCP offload engine can greatly improve performance for Windows systems. Here are some pointers to make sure your configuration is ready for TOE.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Infrastructure/architecture management, TCP, VMware Inc., operating system, Network Interface Card, Rick Vanover, Rick, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, performance
Cisco patches Security Manager flaw
News The company has released an out-of-cycle patch for a vulnerability that could enable a successful attack on Cisco security products.
Tags: Web 2.0, Web sites, Security, Security Manager, TCP, Cisco Systems Inc., Vulnerability, Database, Intrusion Prevention System, Flaw
Sans Institute warns of cookie-stealing threat
News The security body says information has been released about the CookieMonster exploit that may facilitate the stealing of cookies from encrypted browser sessions.
Tags: Security, Web sites, Web browsers, Cookie, TCP, Web Browser, SANS Institute, Training, Vulnerability, IP
Microsoft patching zero-day Windows 7 SMB hole
News Company warns customers that exploit code for the Server Message Block hole is available and suggests a workaround until a patch is ready.
Tags: Windows 7, PC security, Security, Server Message Block, Trustworthy Computing, TCP, Computer, Microsoft Corp., Windows 7, Vulnerability
Developing peer-to-peer applications with Jabber
Techguide Find out how to make use of the Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol to P2P-enable your applications.
Tags: Java, Software engineering/development, Peer to peer, TCP, Jabber, Connection, F/OSS, P2P, Password, Service Parameter
See what process is using a TCP port
Techguide Windows admins may have to track down errant processes and then match that to network traffic. Here are scripts that aid in the connectivity forensics at the port and process level.
Tags: Data Management, Server platforms, Microsoft Windows, Port, TCP, Google Inc., VNC, network tool, Figure B, Server
China Web clampdown ahead of anniversary
News Reports suggest the Chinese government has been taking more steps to censor the Internet in the run-up to celebrations of 60 years of the republic.
Tags: Web sites, Web 2.0, Business Strategies & Functions, Data Management, Relay, Security, Blue Cross Blue Shield, network, software, Business Strategies & Functions
IBM System x3650 M2
Reviews IBM remains a solid choice of server vendor, and this IBM/Lenovo server is a good rack-mount platform, albeit not quite as good as some of the competition.
Tags: IBM Corp., Intel Xeon, Hypervisor, Server, remote server, Lenovo Group Ltd., processor, Fujitsu Ltd., USB port, disk
Firewalls failing to protect banks, says security expert
News Banks are spending more than they need on technology they would not miss, according to network security pioneer Nir Zuk.
Tags: Firewalls, Malware, Security, bank, network, Firewall Technology, Server, port number, security company, security technology
Politicians should stay out of Net policing
Insight perspective The law cannot hope to keep up with the Internet, and just hampers innovation, says industry expert.
Tags: Web sites, Legal, Government, Domain Name, OSI, monitoring, network, Internet Service Provider, Internet, ISO
