OpenSec » Email http://www.opensec.org IT Security Information... Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:27:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2016 en hourly 1 Zscaler Adds E-mail to Security Service http://www.opensec.org/information-security/zscaler-adds-e-mail-to-security-service http://www.opensec.org/information-security/zscaler-adds-e-mail-to-security-service#comments Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:06:02 +0000 Admin http://www.opensec.org/information-security/zscaler-adds-e-mail-to-security-service View down the main street from the Grand Hotel, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas Island, Virgin Islands (LOC)
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Delano, Jack,, 1914-, photographer.

View down the main street from the Grand Hotel, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas Island, Virgin Islands

1941 Dec.

1 transparency : color.

Notes:
 Title from FSA or OWI agency caption.
Transfer from U.S. Office of War Information, 1944.

Subjects:
 Streets
United States–Virgin Islands of the United States–Charlotte Amalie

Format: Transparencies–Color

Rights Info: No known restrictions on publication.

Repository: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA, hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print

Part Of: Farm Security Administration – Office of War Information Collection 11671-27 (DLC) 93845501

General information about the FSA/OWI Color Photographs is available at hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.fsac

Persistent URL: hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/fsac.1a33939

Call Number: LC-USF35-590

Zscaler Adds E-mail to Security Service
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Worldwide Wireless E-Mail Users to Reach 1 Billion by Year-End 2014
Standardization, interoperability and growing competition from e-mail servers and services are accelerating the commoditization of wireless e-mail, according to Gartner. Vendors are responding by pursuing differentiation in the areas of collaboration, applications and the cloud.
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]]> http://www.opensec.org/wireless-security/worldwide-wireless-e-mail-users-to-reach-1-billion-by-year-end-2014/feed 0 Red Condor Email Security Appliance Receives Network Products Guide Reader Trust Award for Best in Anti-Spam Solution http://www.opensec.org/network-security/red-condor-email-security-appliance-receives-network-products-guide-reader-trust-award-for-best-in-anti-spam-solution http://www.opensec.org/network-security/red-condor-email-security-appliance-receives-network-products-guide-reader-trust-award-for-best-in-anti-spam-solution#comments Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:31:01 +0000 Admin http://www.opensec.org/network-security/red-condor-email-security-appliance-receives-network-products-guide-reader-trust-award-for-best-in-anti-spam-solution Red Condor Email Security Appliance Receives Network Products Guide Reader Trust Award for Best in Anti-Spam Solution
Rohnert Park, Calif. – June 22, 2010 – Red Condor, a leading provider of fully managed email security solutions , today announced that the editors of Network Products Guide have awarded the Red Condor Message Assurance Gateway (MAG) email security appliance the 2010 Best Products and Services Award.
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Network Security: A Beginner’s Guide, Second Edition (Beginner’s Guide)

There is no sorcery to implementing proper information security, and the concepts that are included in this fully updated second edition are not rocket science. Build a concrete foundation in network security by using this hands-on guide. Examine the threats and vulnerabilities of your organization and manage them appropriately. Includes new chapters on firewalls, wireless security, and desktop protection. Plus, plenty of up-to-date information on biometrics, Windows.NET Server, state laws, the

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]]> http://www.opensec.org/network-security/red-condor-email-security-appliance-receives-network-products-guide-reader-trust-award-for-best-in-anti-spam-solution/feed 0 Exchange Email Hosting Has the Best Physical Security http://www.opensec.org/physical-security/exchange-email-hosting-has-the-best-physical-security http://www.opensec.org/physical-security/exchange-email-hosting-has-the-best-physical-security#comments Wed, 23 Jun 2010 09:18:02 +0000 Admin http://www.opensec.org/physical-security/exchange-email-hosting-has-the-best-physical-security physical security
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Exchange Email Hosting Has the Best Physical Security

There many things that make exchange email hosting exactly the kind of application that you’ll need when you’re starting a business on the Internet. This is the system that was designed to be the exclusive domain of big business at first but has now found its way down to both small and medium sized concerns.

And as part of a complete package that includes SharePoint Hosting, this is the route that business is looking toward to improve both the flow and security associated with Internet-based business. Exchange email hosting works on several different levels that includes:

* The best that you’ll find in mobile email services. The top notch places like exchangemymail.com are well aware of the fact that a large part of how business works in the new Internet model centers around the hand held devices that are popular today like the BlackBerry. This is the program that’s fully integrated with the Hosted Microsoft Exchange Service so that business can become even more mobile and that messages and files can be transferred to the points that you need quickly and easily.

* The best that you’ll find in physical security as well. The bottom line is security for any Internet based business and that’s the reason that you need to be sure that the exchange email hosting that you’re using is at peak performance. Remember that you need to be sure that it’s a Tier 3 Datacenter. That way, you’ll be sure to get all the standards that you would expect in redundancy, security and disaster tolerance.

* Virtual Private Servers. The best of the firms that are dealing with your exchange email hosting needs are the ones that are always looking to stay ahead of the curve. And that’s what you’ll be getting here with the latest innovation in virtual private servers. This will match the dedicated server’s control with a traditional shared hosting account’s affordability. Remember that it’s best to watch the progress of the latest in the industry and match that with the company that you feel can match your business needs.

When you’re in the market for the very best in exchange email hosting, there are several things that you need to look for to make sure that you get the best product for the price. You need to understand that innovation is the mark of a great firm as well.

Ernie Moon is one of the innovators behind exchange email hosting and to that end he’s considered an expert in the field of SharePoint Hosting as well.

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Internet security comes built-in to some browsers, but also includes personal firewalls and software for anti-viruses, anti-adware and anti-spyware. Learn how Internet security keeps computers and information safe with acomputer specialist in this free video tutorial on Internet security. Expert: Chris Cook Contact: www.SecurityAwareness.com Bio: Chris Cook has been CEO of Security Awareness Inc. for more than nine years. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
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Proventia Network GX5108C internet Security System
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]]> http://www.opensec.org/internet-security/basic-internet-e-mail-skills-how-does-internet-security-work-2/feed 1 Should I Use Outdoor Wireless Security Camera Systems to Protect My Home? http://www.opensec.org/wireless-security/should-i-use-outdoor-wireless-security-camera-systems-to-protect-my-home http://www.opensec.org/wireless-security/should-i-use-outdoor-wireless-security-camera-systems-to-protect-my-home#comments Sat, 03 Apr 2010 17:14:41 +0000 Admin http://www.opensec.org/wireless-security/should-i-use-outdoor-wireless-security-camera-systems-to-protect-my-home
Leonard Rigsby asked:




Wireless cameras allow you to monitor your home from virtually anywhere. In fact some cameras allow images to be transferred to an internet address and alerts you though email if a problem arises. An outdoor wireless security camera is the best choice if your home is already built. It saves you time and trouble from having to tear up your home’s infrastructure.

I will talk about two types of outdoor wireless security camera systems. They are digital and closed circuit TV (CCTV) Digital records imagers directly on itself. These images can later be enhanced to improve the pictures. CCTV needs a device to record.

Most use either VCR or DVR. The advantage of the CCTV is that it allows these images to be sent to a web address. This web page will then monitor the images and send out an email to the owner if problems arise.

Installing an outdoor wireless security camera is relatively easy. First you need to decide what area to monitor. It is wise to choose an area of the house that is the hardest to see. This area should be properly lit or image will be poor. Next mount the camera in that area, adjusting the camera to receive the best view. The camera now needs to be plugged into a 12 VDC.

Lastly plug in the camera to the monitor and recording device you will be using. If you plan to use more than one camera you will need to install switches. This device allows the camera to travel back and forth between cameras.

Before you purchase, compare some home security reviews on cameras to check out things like signal, resolution, and camera lighting. Before you buy you should also make sure that the camera you choose has the following features: Automatic dialing, motion detectors, and monitoring systems. The automatic dialing system dials the proper authorities if problems arise.

The monitoring system tells you if the camera is experiencing technical difficulty. The motion detector monitors the area and sends a signal to the camera if something is detected. Once the camera picks up the signal it will begin recording.

As many home security reviews will tell you, an outdoor wireless security camera allows you to monitor your exterior of your home from almost anywhere. It can record suspicious activity which will make it easier to catch the intruder. It even calls the proper authorities if problems do occur. This piece of equipment is well worth $99 if you consider the peace of mind it will give you and your family.

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This video by Lenny Zeltser, explores today’s emerging Internet security threats to help organizations fine-tune their defenses. He examines attack patterns that have included the use of email as a gateway for fraud, the mighty power of network bots, the fertile ecosystem for web-based attacks, and the increased precision of modern attacks. The presentation presents lots of real-world examples of cyber attacks, and discusses the financial incentives behind the malicious activities that occur on the Internet. About the speaker: Lenny Zeltser leads a security consulting team at Savvis. He is also a board of directors member at SANS Technology Institute, a SANS faculty member, and an incident handler at the SANS Internet Storm Center. Lenny frequently speaks on information security and related business topics at conferences and private events, writes articles, and has co-authored several books. You can view the full video @ werew01f.blogspot.com

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www.ibm.com Workstations used to be tied to a mainframe. Now they’re conversing with a cloud. Through cloud computing, people are able to access, to share and to collaborate over information securely. “MAN: What is Cloud Computing? ibmer: A cloud is a workload optimized, service management platform enabling ibmer: new consumption and delivery models. KID: Its what? MANAGER: My cloud does email. CONSUMER: Lowers my energy bill. KID: Shares pictures. BIZWOMAN: We collaborate on our cloud. DEVELOPER: I develop software in my cloud. CEO: II want a cloud that understands risk. DOC: compares patient histories CONSUMER: predicts traffic patterns. CEO: My cloud is DEVELOPER: Everywhere. MANAGER: My cloud is secure. DEVELOPER: Simple. KID: Powerful. CONSUMER: Flexible. ibmer: Thats what were working on. ibmer: Im an ibmer. ibmer: Lets build a smarter planet.”

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Berry X asked:


What would you change in my Resume?

Experienced Management Professional

John Doe
200 No Where road
No City, NY 00000
Phone: 000-000-0000
Email: taiboy972@aol.com

Work Experience

United States Army (Correctional Specialist) 8/2004-8/2008

Positions included Correctional Counselor, Correctional Escort, Assistant to Property & Funds, Cell Block Guard, Dinning Facility Guard, Access Booth Operator, Tower Guard, Work Detail Supervisor, Recreation Guard, protection details for dignitaries at public events and, detailed administrative work. During period of service I was selected for positions of increased responsibility and high visibility frequently. Honorable Discharge

Sherwood Enterprises (Vice President of Design) 8/2000-7/2004

Accomplishments were sales increased by 252% by improving the product design along with research & development practices and, reducing labor cost by 144%. Main duties were over seeing the research & development department and influencing the development process.

Skills and Ability

Research & Development Interviewing
Managing groups of people Righting Memos
Tracking Complaint’s and Requests Making Official Purchases
Cost cutting Marketing
Microsoft Office, Open Office and, Abi Word. Computer Security
Physical Security Planning Access Database
Multi Line Phones Administration
Forms Public Speaking

Education

Washington University (Masters of planning and urban design)
Purdue University (Bachelors of Engineering)
Sinclair Community College (Criminal Justice)
Military Police School Diploma
High School Diploma

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Kelvin Nikkel asked:




Have you had your share of challenges of internet security? It has gotten so that NO ONE is safe from virus attacks! Even the head honcho, Microsoft, has been hit a few times!

It wasn’t long ago when the only way you could get a virus was if someone gave you a copy of a program or application on a floppy disk and that is what was infected. And because of the slow spread of physically handing disks around and the fact that most people who used computers were adept in how to use them, viruses were quite easily quarantined and eradicated. People knew about the viruses that were out there and made sure that they scanned each disk before they opened any files or activated any programs.

Now-a-days though, it seems that very few people in comparison have this knowledge and most are very impatient. They just want to put the disk in the computer and run it without doing any security checks. Even when they download things off the internet, they should by rights do a scan for viruses, trojans or any other nasties BEFORE starting up or opening the download. Even if it is just a picture!

Viruses now can infiltrate your computer as easily as just visiting a website and can be passed through the entire internet via the addresses in your address book without you even knowing about it!

As technology advances, the challenges of internet security increase. New types of viruses can now pass from computers to mobile devices, making this an ever increasing threat. Also with more and more people using their computers for online shopping and online banking, there is an even greater threat of personal information being compromised.

Protecting Your Computer

Lucky for us, Antivirus software has kept pace with the virus threats being released daily. Antivirus software has become an essential component to the challenges of internet security and your piece of mind. A good antivirus software package is designed to protect you against viruses that can access your computer through email, web browsers, file servers and copied disks. Also, these new antivirus are updatable and are centralized to aid in configuration and manual or automatic scanning any time you want or need.

A computer user should remain diligent and follow a few simple steps to protect against the threat of a virus:

1.    Evaluate your current computer security system.

Because of the way that new viruses have been programmed to attack your computer, it has become necessary that we fight back with more than just one way of protection. Our antivirus must have more than one way of stopping these viruses from slipping past our defenses. Your antivirus should have some or all of the following:

antivirus, firewall, content filtering, and intrusion detection

2.    Only install antivirus software created by a well-known company.  

Due to the fact that there are constantly new viruses being released to raise havoc on the internet, you want to make sure that you have an antivirus from a company that has been around for a while. You need to have the ability for your antivirus to update regularly and if you get one from a new company or a company that is not that well known, then you risk that when you need to get that update, they might not be there!

3.    Make it a habit to always scan all new programs or files no matter from where they come from.

4.    When opening Word, Excel or binary documents from unknown sources, be careful! Scan them before opening!

5.    Perform regular backups in case your system is corrupted.  It may be the only way to recover your data if infected.

Following these 5 simple steps are a start to making your computer a safer place for your information.

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