Tag Archives: computer and network security

The Best Security for Wireless Networks

Securing a wireless network isn’t a hard task. The cheat sheet is relatively small. However, the technical press continues to be flooded with articles and blogs containing technical mistakes.
Take, for example, everyone’s trusted information source, Consumer Reports Magazine. I’m a big fan of the magazine, having subscribed to the hard copy edition for years. But [...]

Protecting Your Network from Hackers, Viruses and Malicious Software

If you have a server-based network, it’s critically important to protect your server from hackers, viruses, and other malicious software. If your server is compromised, it can jeopardize the safety and security of your company’s entire network and all its data. Here are some ways you can protect your network against attack:

Your server has built-in [...]

Top 10 Network Security Mistakes

Businesses use networking to connect their employees to one another and create a productive shared work environment. However, in their haste to get the network up and running, some businesses do not take the time to make sure all security measures are in place.
Here are a few common network security mistakes:

Improper password use. Passwords are [...]