7 Things Every Security Professional Should Know
After years in the information security field, here are seven things I believe every security professional should know – regardless […]
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Web Security
Web Application Firewall Shortcomings
Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) have grown in popularity as an additional layer of defense for web applications. While they provide
Privacy
Biometric passports launched in Malta
Malta has officially launched biometric passports, joining other EU member states in implementing the technology. The new passports contain an
Network Security
Using CrypTool to learn cryptography
CrypTool is a free, open-source e-learning application for cryptography and cryptanalysis. It is one of the best tools available for
Network Security
Wireless modem considerations
Wireless modems and routers have become ubiquitous in homes and small offices. However, the default configurations on most of these
Digital Forensics
Recovering passwords from RAM
A joint group of people from Princeton have recently managed to prove the fact that RAM chips, when cooled to
Network Security
Protecting your Antivirus
An interesting question came up recently: how do you protect your antivirus software from being targeted by malware? It may
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Humor: Dilbert’s CIA Triad
Scott Adams does it again. This Dilbert strip perfectly captures the tension between security and usability that every information security
VoIP Security
SIPVicious – security tools for auditing SIP devices
I just released version 0.2 of SIPVicious tool suite. As a small introduction I put up a screencast of the
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Security Certifications
Security certifications remain a hotly debated topic in the information security community. Here is a list of the most recognized