Tuesday, April 7, 2009

[TechRepublic] Five phases of successful network penetration

April 07, 2009

Master the five phases of a successful network penetration

IT DojoUnderstanding how an enemy can penetrate your defenses is critical to effectively protecting your network. In this video, Bill Detwiler discusses the five phases of successful network penetration and covers ways to defend against each type of attack.

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ESET's NOD32 Antivirus 4 eliminates many of the headaches associated with virus and spyware protection. The award-winning application delivers proven security, uses few system resources in the process and even boasts competitive pricing.

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In this gallery, ZDNet's Ed Bott gives you a quick look at the tools he finds useful for syncing up Windows hardware. You can also see Ed's original post with download details.

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The TCP offload engine (TOE) allows for higher performance on systems where a large amount of network traffic will take place. Basically, TOE-supporting systems shifts the processing requirements on the network transport to the interface. This can make a significant difference on systems where near line speed traffic occurs.

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Samsung's NC20 stands out from the crowd in two very important ways. First, it's one of only a handful of 12-inch Netbooks (the best-known example being Dell's Vista-addled Mini 12); secondly, it's the first laptop we've tested with Via's Nano CPU, intended as an alternative to Intel's popular Atom processor.

Cisco's TelePresence 1300 Series is a viable cost-cutting option
Many businesses are turning to video conferencing as an effective way to reduce travel costs. If your organization is in the market for a teleconference system, Jay Rollins suggests taking a look at Cisco's new TelePresence suites.

Eight ways IT consultants can succeed in a turbulent economy
Committing to client satisfaction, marketing creatively, and guarding expenses are among the best methods any IT consultant can employ to succeed. Find out what you need to do to succeed in a down economy.

10 free security tools that actually work
Plenty of solid products are available to help you protect your system -- and some of them don't cost a dime. Here's a list of some of the most popular and effective free tools for defending yourself against a variety of threats.

Product Spotlight: ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4
ESET's NOD32 Antivirus 4 eliminates many of the headaches associated with virus and spyware protection. The award-winning application delivers proven security, uses few system resources in the process, and even boasts competitive pricing.


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