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Implementing Secure Software Development Program – Part 2

Background This is the third article on Secure SDLC (S-SDLC) and the second on the implementation of Secure SDLC. So far we have covered an

February 08, 2013 General Security
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CompTIA Security+: SY0-301 Study Guide excerpt

Get Certified – Get Ahead The CompTIA Security+ SY0-301 certification validates foundation-level security knowledge and skills and is recognized by organizations around the world. As

January 29, 2013 IT Certifications

InfoSec Institute Security+ Review – From A Student’s Perspective

See what it is like to attend the InfoSec Institute CompTIA Security+ Training course: Jack Koziol Incoming search terms: infosec kelly handerhan cisa filetype ppt

January 22, 2013 IT Certifications
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Security Assessment of Blackberry Applications:

Development of mobile applications have picked up really fast in the last couple of years. Much has been written about the security assessment of iOS

January 21, 2013 Application Security
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WordPress Security for Users

Introduction We all know that WordPress is the primary CMS system used on the Internet. We also know that security in WordPress is not always

January 17, 2013 Application Security, Hacking
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Using Technology To Enhance Public Safety

This article is focused on the sport football (or soccer in the USA). Nevertheless, the same technology and security measures can be applied in virtually

January 16, 2013 General Security
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Android Security

Android is an open source mobile platform that includes an operating system, middleware and applications. Android has revolutionized the mobile world in a big way.

January 15, 2013 General Security
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Virtual Honeypots

At the beginning of this series of tutorials, I would like to note one thing: All the activities that we usually take to increase the

January 02, 2013 Forensics
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Mobile Security – Basic Challenges

“Data stored on the device is worth more than the device” Introduction The above quote might well apply to desktops and laptops as well. But

December 21, 2012 General Security
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SELinux Raises the Bar Against Intruders: An Introduction

A task of any operating system is to provide software that strongly increases its security. A lot of programs of this type have been created;

December 14, 2012 General Security
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Eight Handy Security Tools for a Novice

Here is a compilation of a few tools that we need to be aware of. The power, the performance and the capabilities of these tools

November 23, 2012 Hacking
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Blacklists and Fast Flux Domains

Blacklists and Fast Flux Domains 1. Blacklists Several web pages that maintain blacklists exist these days. These web pages maintain IP addresses and domains that

October 10, 2012 Hacking
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Security Categories

1. Introduction I’ve been a security enthusiast for years now, and currently I’m working as a security penetration tester. Over the years it has happened

September 26, 2012 General Security
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Security Automation Essentials

Security Automation Essentials: Streamlined Enterprise Security Management & Monitoring with SCAP provides IT security managers in both government agencies and private organizations with full details

September 26, 2012 General Security
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How to Use Iptables

1. Introduction First we must mention that iptables is a Linux kernel firewall, which is why we can categorize it with the picture below: The

September 21, 2012 Hacking
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Security for Small and Medium Enterprises, Part 1

Those trained and experienced in the Information Security area know all about IDS systems, biometric security, Disaster Recovery systems, and all the other expensive technologies

September 20, 2012 General Security
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Introduction to Controlling the Integrity of the File System

Do you remember my article about physical security? If so, this article can be seen as its development. If there it is more focused on

September 19, 2012 General Security
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Best Practices When Creating Passwords

I understand perfectly well that the InfoSec website has often discussed the use of good algorithms for hashing passwords. But these articles were usually very

September 17, 2012 General Security
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It Is Simple, If I Can Compromise Your Wireless Router, I Own Your Network! Period!

It is convenient, it is a necessity, and some devices give you no other option: wireless networking is all around us. We all use wireless

September 13, 2012 Hacking
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Bank Fraud & ATM Security

ATMs Fraud Trends According to the last 2011 survey (*) in 27 European countries, card skimming is still the most prevalent crime, however 61% of

September 12, 2012 General Security
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