- Secunia PSI: The Best Software Update Tool You've Never Heard Of
- Oct 12, 2011
- If you have multiple computers in various configurations, how can you keep all these systems and packages current with security updates? Ed Tittel recommends a handy free program that polices software, watching out for anything that's out of date.
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- Secure Your Android Kindle or Nook Tablet Now!
- Oct 3, 2013
- Tablet security is becoming increasingly important. Are you ready? John Traenkenschuh demonstrates how to secure your Nook HD+ or Kindle Fire HD tablet, using a mix of security tools and settings.
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- Secure Your Android™ Phone Now!
- Feb 23, 2011
- John Traenkenschuh reviews eight simple tools and techniques you can try to secure your service, your information, and more on your Android phone.
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- Secure Your Embedded Systems Now!
- Oct 24, 2013
- John Traenkenschuh explores the somewhat hidden world of embedded computing and its emerging security issues.
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- Secure Your Facebook Account Now!
- Mar 2, 2011
- John Traenkenschuh guides you through several profile changes you can implement to protect your data on Facebook.
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- Secure Your iPad 2 Now!
- Dec 28, 2011
- Is your iPad 2 reasonably secured right out of the box? Maybe not. Security specialist John Traenkenschuh, CISSP-ISSAP, provides sensible, flexible security patterns for the iPad 2.
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- Secure Your Linux Workstation Now!
- Dec 12, 2011
- Security writer John "Tränk" Traenkenschuh, CISSP-ISSAP, explores several easy-to-use security improvements you can make to your Linux workstation, using two very popular distributions as models: Ubuntu 11.10 and Fedora 15.
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- Secure Your Mac OS X System Now!
- Nov 15, 2011
- John Traenkenschuh, gives his ideas on good security for your Mac OS X computer. Easy to configure and immediately useful, these ideas will help you secure your expensive device and very valuable information.
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- Secure Your Windows 7 System Now!
- Mar 9, 2011
- John Traenkenschuh presents three simple tasks to help you secure your Windows 7 system: create backups, consider optional security software, and control the interfaces to the system.
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- Securing Your Wi-Fi Hotspot Sessions
- Mar 30, 2010
- Eric Geier shares tips to keep your email, documents, and computer safe while using Wi-Fi hotspots.
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- Security Analysis of a Scan-to-PC Solution
- Sep 12, 2008
- Seth Fogie provides a Security Analysis of "Scan-to-PC" solutions and highlights several security issues that need to be addressed before implementation.
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- Security Blanket or Security Theater?
- Oct 13, 2011
- This chapter explains how to better identify true threats from accidents and measure your vulnerability to either.
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- Security Considerations for Remote Electronic Voting over the Internet
- Jun 22, 2001
- Many U.S. citizens think electronic voting will solve our tabulation trials. But can we guarantee an accurate result?
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- Security Considerations for Website Developers
- Aug 20, 2004
- With so many web hosts to choose from, how do you find one that stands up to your security needs? Get the lowdown on how to find a reputable site with the right operating system and user permissions, and learn how SSL and CA certificate security should factor into your decision.
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- Security Is a UI Problem
- Jul 28, 2006
- Balancing usability and security isn't an easy task, as evidenced by the number of systems with "security features" that are easy for users to turn off. David Chisnall discusses the issues on both sides of the fence.
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- Security Through Penetration Testing: Internet Penetration
- Mar 15, 2002
- The overall methodology for penetration testing includes discovering as much as possible about the target, identifying all potential avenues of attack, and attempting to compromise the network by leveraging the results of the vulnerability analysis and following as many avenues identified as time allows.
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- Security Through Penetration Testing: Wrap Up
- Mar 22, 2002
- This sample chapter describes some ways to keep current on the latest tools and techniques in security.
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- Security's "Top 10"
- Nov 16, 2001
- Want your systems and networks to be safe and secure? Ed Tittel explains how to stay on top of the constantly changing security landscape.
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- See What Your Attacker Sees with Scanning Tools
- Apr 5, 2002
- Defend against attacks by examining your systems from the viewpoint of the attacker. You can use the same tools to protect your systems that attackers use to break in to your systems. Learn how here.
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- Setting Up Web Filtering for a Network Using OpenDNS (Part 1)
- Dec 12, 2008
- Eric Geier helps you configure your router and the OpenDNS service so you’ll experience a safer, faster, smarter, and more reliable Internet.
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