As you know that every web application becomes vulnerable when they are exposed to the Internet. Fortunately, there are a number of best practices and coutner measures that web developers can utilize when they build their apps. This post will list some proven counter measures that enhance web apps security significantly. … [Read more...] about 63 Web Application Security Checklist for IT Security Auditors and Developers
Simple Ways to Prevent Cyberbullying -What Parents Should Know?
A study conducted by UK based charity Beatbullying showed that almost 73% of the people knew who was sending them bullying messages. If you are a parent of a teenager, remember that cyberbullying is more common among teenagers and keep reading this post in order to get a few insights on protecting your kids from the cyber neurotics. … [Read more...] about Simple Ways to Prevent Cyberbullying -What Parents Should Know?
Top 5 Network Security Courses
Fortunately, there are a number of network security courses out there that meet the current needs for security expertize. This post will discuss about the top five network security courses that are both highly sought-after and popular among the IT professionals.The following graph shows the current demand and forecast for all the five network security courses discussed in this … [Read more...] about Top 5 Network Security Courses
12 Steps to Install Exchange Server 2010
Among all Microsoft’s solution Exchange is considered a bit tough to master in. But your learning curve will be much more smoother if you follow a few simple steps described in the following paragraphs. … [Read more...] about 12 Steps to Install Exchange Server 2010
Steps to Configure Direct Access in Windows Server 2012
Direct access is the commercial name of Windows 2012 server’s remote access solution. In earlier versions of Windows, remote access offered limited features to the remote users. Windows 2012 is the first Microsoft server that makes remote access users feel like working within the corporate network. … [Read more...] about Steps to Configure Direct Access in Windows Server 2012
Data Breach Insurance Explained
What is data breach insurance? As more and more people are getting accustomed to cyber life, the more money is pouring into the Internet and internet-related business. As a result, we are witnessing more incidents of data breach incidents each year. The fact about Internet security is that no business is secure when they go online and the threat landscape is getting more … [Read more...] about Data Breach Insurance Explained
8 Open Source Web Application Security Testing Tools
Web application security testing might seems intimidating and esoteric to many web administrator, especially to the new ones. Have you ever asked yourself why so many IT professionals ignore the security aspects of the applications? We seem to have a tendency to ignore things that is unperceivable. You become concern when something breaks or any security breach occurs in our IT … [Read more...] about 8 Open Source Web Application Security Testing Tools
Android Security Issues and Prevention
This post about android security intends to give the Android users as holistic view of the phone security. Apps: since android is an open platform and anyone can write apps and publish it in Google apps, the apps itself can contain malicious which may steal data and sensitive tips from your phone. So, when installing any app, try to check if the app has any security issues. … [Read more...] about Android Security Issues and Prevention
15 Penetration Testing Tools-Open Source
In footprinting or reconnaissance phase, a penetration tester collects as much information as possible about the target machine. The primary purpose of this phase is to gather intelligence so as you can conduct an effective penetration test. At the end of his phase, you are expected to have a list of IP of your target machine that you can scan later on. … [Read more...] about 15 Penetration Testing Tools-Open Source
How to Protect Network Against Advanced Malware
Advanced malwares are extremely stealthy and attack targeted protocols and applications. In most cases, the attackers use these malwares to steal sensitive information from the governmental institutes financial institutes, especially the credit card service providers . Major Concerns about Advanced Malware: They are discovered after the attack has been taken place. So, … [Read more...] about How to Protect Network Against Advanced Malware
Is It Worth Doing Online Master Degree in Information Security?
As online degrees is getting recognised and accepted by the employers, many students prefer to take online courses. If you are from IT background and considering to take an online master degree in IT security, this post may help you determine whether taking online master degree help you achieve your goal. If you put yourself in an employer's shoes and think about recruiting an … [Read more...] about Is It Worth Doing Online Master Degree in Information Security?
