We keep on talking about how important it is to build on security for our computer and our network but we fail to realize that it will ultimately lie on how responsible the assigned user will be when it comes to safeguarding his username and password as far as access to the computer or network is concerned. Apparently, there is always a human error in these cases and if we look at some news briefs, we will notice that majority of hacking or intrusion issues originate at the hands of one person.
This is not actually saying that an assigned user has the ability to control or have companies at the tip of his fingers. Remember, one act of illegal practice can be a cause for legal action. In fact, it is easier to uphold the law on such a person to safeguard the interest of a company. So either way, no person in his right mind would want to bear the burden of being sued and taken to court for something that was bestowed upon him with complete trust.
Hacking is one thing but divulging is another. This is a practice that should be corrected in most cases. People fail to realize the importance of their participation in a network. No matter how great a security barrier is against any outside intruders, security protection includes making sure that the trusted employee is indeed a reliable one. In short, cleaning up the bad vibes and potential threats start internally rather than external.
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Categories: IT Security Basics, Network Security, Security Policies
If you think a website has problems as far as security issues is concerned then better check out the domain names as well. Why these domain name service providers are the least things that can create problems to network security issues, apparently there are flaws that many would find interesting to hear about.
A large number of network security professionals have been gathered in Las Vegas for the annual Black Hat computer security conference and among the main topics to be discussed include the most anticipated presentation of IO’s Dan Kaminsky regarding flaws in the Domain Name Service software.
The flaw was reportedly discovered quite some time ago but was kept under wraps. So now, the participants over at the Black Hat computer security conference will learn first hand about the details of this flaw.
As a professional, you would think that these issues didn’t even cover domain name handling. But apparently in the world of technology, nothing is excluded. You just never know what to expect and if you value computer and network security, it would be best to cover all aspects starting from your software all the way down to the least expected components of your IT infrastructure. You just never know what could possibly be contracted and it may become a big issue in the long run.
The most anticipated presentation at the show, however, will be IOActive’s Dan Kaminsky when he unveils details of the flaw he discovered in Domain Name Service software. The flaw had been kept under wraps in an attempt to proactively convince major network suppliers and operators to patch the flaw before information about it was made public. Unfortunately, the flaw was leaked to the public on a blog site, and the race was on to patch servers before hackers could exploit the vulnerability.
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Categories: Network Security, News, Operating Systems
Hackers, code breakers and some people who want to try out their best interest in the line of penetrating the supposedly well-secured network infrastructures that large business empires have on the web will always be the target of people who want to prove a point on their capacity to override such challenging securities.
To programmers and people who are up to date with technology, such an outlook can be fulfilling to their curious personality aspect but could also be asking for trouble. Breaching security walls is like intruding in high voltage areas where people would never experience a normal life once again once they are caught.
Hackers and code breaking individuals have made it a point to try their hand in determining up to which content they can call themselves geeks or nerds in technology and breaking a password or security id is something that is definitely up for them to consider. But hopefully, they would know the consequences for such as privacy of their lives may eventually become intruded in the future as well.
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Categories: IT Security Basics, Network Security, Physical Security, Privacy & Anonymity, Real-World Issues, Security Policies, Tips
