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- Software [In]security: Cargo Cult Computer Security
- Jan 28, 2010
- Gary McGraw argues that the time is right to turn to real science to combat the "Cargo Cult" mentality of the software security field.
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- Chained Exploits: How Hackers Combine Attacks to Hack You
- Jan 27, 2010
- Security expert Andrew Whitaker explains the hacker mentality and points out how hackers combine multiple exploits to achieve their goals.
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- Understanding the New A+ Security Objectives
- Jan 6, 2010
- Mark Edward Soper provides a useful overview of the new Security objectives in both of the A+ Certification exams.
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- System Protection with SMF
- Dec 22, 2009
- This chapter shows you how to configure four programs—NFS, IP filter, FTP, and the Apache2 Web server — as SMF services.
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- Software [In]security: You Really Need a Software Security Group
- Dec 21, 2009
- Gary McGraw explains why having a software security group is necessary for a software security initiative.
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- Top 4 Software Development Protection Techniques and How to Defeat Them
- Dec 7, 2009
- Knowing weaknesses in different protection methods can help you choose the best techniques to safeguard your intellectual property.
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- Exploiting phpMyadmin: How to Get root in 15 Easy Steps
- Nov 20, 2009
- Security expert Seth Fogie provides you with a real-world illustration of a how a simple overlooked account can lead to root access.
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- Software [In]security: BSIMM Europe
- Nov 10, 2009
- Security expert Gary McGraw and team introduce BSIMM Europe and compare some of its initial results to the original BSIMM data.
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- Software [In]security: Startup Lessons
- Oct 22, 2009
- Gary McGraw discusses the seven lessons he's learned through his startup years at Cigital.
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- Vanish: Email that Disappears After Sending - A Review
- Oct 1, 2009
- Technology expert A. Lizard offers a how-to on Vanish, software the makes your files disappear forever.
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- Software [In]security: BSIMM Begin
- Sep 24, 2009
- Gary McGraw introduces BSIMM Begin, a Web-based study focused on 40 of the 110 activities covered in the full Building Security In Maturity Model.
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- Locking Down a Shared or Public PC with SteadyState
- Aug 28, 2009
- Eric Geier helps you discover how the free Microsoft SteadyState utility can help secure and manage a multiuser PC.
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- Software [In]security: Attack Categories and History Prediction
- Aug 25, 2009
- Software security expert Gary McGraw describes how to divide attacks into four categories — and predict the attacks of tomorrow.
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- What Is Surreptitious Software?
- Aug 11, 2009
- Christian Collberg and Jasvir Nagra discuss the basic techniques used to protect secrets stored in software.
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- Proactive Intrusion Prevention and Response via Attack Graphs
- Jul 27, 2009
- This chapter describes the latest advances in an innovative proactive approach to network security called Topological Vulnerability Analysis.
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- Tips to Secure Your Small Business Wi-Fi Network
- Jul 21, 2009
- Eric Geier presents twelve critical tips to consider when securing a small business wireless network.
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- Software [In]security: Moving U.S. Cybersecurity Beyond Cyberplatitudes
- Jul 16, 2009
- Gary McGraw discusses how the current U.S. administration needs to make some important progress on cybersecurity rather than simply offering more platitudes.
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- Tips to Secure Your Home Wi-Fi Network
- Jul 10, 2009
- Eric Geier points out important steps beyond encryption to secure your home Wi-Fi network.
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- Why IT Pros Need to Learn About IPv6 Security Now: An Interview with Scott Hogg and Eric Vyncke
- Jul 4, 2009
- Linda Leung talks with Scott Hogg and Eric Vyncke about IPv6 transition and security issues.
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- Network Security Inside and Out: An Interview with Arvind Durai and Ray Blair
- Jul 1, 2009
- Arvind Durai and Ray Blair talk about the current landscape for enterprise security.
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