Problem solve

Problem solve

Get help with specific problems with your technologies, process and projects.

• What are the alternatives to RC4 and symmetric cryptography systems?

  In this SearchSecurity.com Q&A, network security expert Mike Chapple explains how RC4 encryption stacks up against public key cryptography. Continue Reading

• Digital forensics tool Helix 'does no harm'

  Forensics isn't just for the scientists. This month, contributor Scott Sidel recommends Helix, a digital forensics tool that can do some important detective work on your system. Continue Reading

• How can header information track down an email spoofer?

  Spammers can use spoofed headers to hide the true origin of unwanted email. In this SearchSecurity.com Q&A, application security expert Michael Cobb explains how to trust where a message is coming from. Continue Reading

• What is an Nmap Maimon scan?

  Systems are often designed to hide out on a network. In this SearchSecurity.com Q&A, network security expert Mike Chapple explains how Nmap Maimon scans can get a response out of them. Continue Reading

• How do a DMZ and VPN work together?

  In this SearchSecurity.com Q&A, network security expert Mike Chapple explains the three distinct network zones in a typical firewall scenario and reveals how the DMZ and VPN, in particular, co-exist. Continue Reading

• How to verify 140-2 (FIPS 140-2) compliance

  In this SearchSecurity.com Q&A, identity management and access control expert, Joel Dubin, discuses several ways to verify that Federal Information Processing Standard 140-2 is being enforced.Continue Reading

• How can attackers exploit RSS software flaws?

  RSS syndication feeds are a convenient way to get your news, blogs or other favorite content, but these popular tools are often left exposed. In this SearchSecurity.com Q&A, Ed Skoudis explains how malicious hackers can attack RSS software and ...Continue Reading

• How can hackers bypass proxy servers?

  Hackers are bypassing proxy servers all the time and doing so for a variety of reasons. In this SearchSecurity.com expert Q&A, Ed Skoudis points out the holes in your protective filtering tools.Continue Reading

• What's the harm in removing the RFID chip in credit cards?

  If you're concerned that a credit card's RFID chip is putting your personal data at risk, why not just drill the darn thing out? Not so fast, says Joel Dubin. In this SearchSecurity.com Q&A, the identity management and access control expert ...Continue Reading

• Can a TCP connection be made without an open port?

  A company may claim it has an "application" that allows computers to communicate without opening any ports, but network security expert Mike Chapple reveals whether you should believe the hype or not. Read more in this SearchSecurity.com Q&A.Continue Reading

• Will biometric authentication replace the password?

  Some security observers say user IDs and passwords are obsolete and can be easily cracked, but that doesn't mean you should fire up biometric authentication projects just yet. In this SearchSecurity.com Q&A, identity management and access control ...Continue Reading

• Can single sign-on (SSO) provide authentication for remote logons?

  If you're accessing multiple applications through a remote Citrix server, you have two options. Identity management and access control expert Joel Dubin explains both in this SearchSecurity.com Q&A.Continue Reading

• Will two different operating systems cause administrative problems?

  Using two different operating systems can often boost a company's security, but there are practical limitations to the enterprise practice. In this expert Q&A, Michael Cobb reveals how separate platforms can lead to deployment issues and higher ...Continue Reading

• Steps in the information security program life cycle

  This article from our series on information security governance describes the essential steps to take when developing a security program life cycle.Continue Reading

• How to safely issue passwords to new users

  In this Ask the Expert Q&A, our identity management and access control expert Joel Dubin offers tips on safe password distribution, and reviews the common mistakes that help desks and system administrators make when issuing new passwords.Continue Reading

• How does 'arbitrary code' exploit a device?

  Continue Reading

• The difference between a two-tier and a three-tier firewall

  Continue Reading