Active Directory (AD) is a battle-tested software many company administrators use as a standard remedy for concerns about outsider access to data. But within AD, there are many types of security protocols to choose from. What if I don’t want to enable email access to my users, but instead I want my users to securely … Read moreHow to Create a Security Group in Active Directory
Keeping your network safe from intrusion is one of the most vital parts of system and network administration and security. If your network is penetrated by a malicious attacker, it can lead to massive losses for your company, including potential downtime, data breaches, and loss of customer trust. An intrusion detection system (IDS) is a … Read moreWhat Is an Intrusion Detection System? Latest Types and Tools
It can be hard to keep on top of all the software on your computer, especially if every time you open a program it tells you it needs updating. Luckily, you can install a software updater to manage this process for you. The importance of software updaters is twofold: first, they make sure you’re using … Read more2019 Best Software Updater
Whether you’re running an instance of open-source MySQL or Microsoft SQL Server, you need to be certain you have robust, high-quality security measures in place. This is extremely important for preventing malicious access to your database, particularly if sensitive or personal data is stored on your servers. In this article, I cover the essential SQL … Read moreSQL Server Security Best Practices for 2019
The Domain Name System (DNS) vies with the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) for the title of “Achilles heel of the internet.” If you want to take down large swathes of the internet in a single event, DNS and/or BGP are how you’d go about it. Over the past few decades, there have been innumerable security … Read moreThe Worst DNS Attacks
A security log keeps a digital record of all your server activity and can provide an IT security admin a centralized view to better log and track who has made what changes, as well as if there are any issues with the data. A security log can be crucial to your company. For some, a … Read moreSecurity Logging Best Practices for Retention and Monitoring
Websites and applications all need to interact with their users, which means users must have some way to input data, whether it’s a text box on a website or a form within an application. When this kind of input data is directly turned into a SQL query, the program or website allowing the input can … Read moreWhat Is SQL Injection? Tips to Prevent SQL Injections in 2019
DNS, the old standby of name resolution protocols, has been with us for a long time and will be for a long time to come. But like any “old standby” protocol, DNS has some imperfections. Like many early internet protocols, DNS was designed with an almost total lack of security. Finding an IP address via … Read moreDNS Over HTTPS: Why, How, When, and What Is It, Exactly?
SIEM solutions are a crucial part of log management and comprehensive security. For businesses looking to add to or upgrade their solutions, here is the best SIEM tools list for 2019. Security information and event management, or SIEM, provides insights into a corporate IT environment through functions like log management and security information management. Just … Read more10 Best SIEM Tools in 2019
Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks are increasingly becoming a problem for global companies that have a significant portion of their business online. Knowing how to stop a DDoS attack is vitally important, especially considering that it can cost a business significantly in lost revenue. This might mean employing protection tools — my personal pick is Security … Read moreHow to Stop, Prevent, and Protect Yourself from a DDoS Attack in 2019