How to lock down USB/CD drives in Kaspersky
Hi, I am trialing Kaspersky, and can't figure out where in Kaspersky Security Centre you can block USB/CD drives for specific PCs/Laptops (groups). I would of thought it would be a policy, but unless...
View ArticleOpen Source Two Factor Authentication Recommendations
I am working with a client in the Finance arena. They have a requirement for additional authentication when a user authorizes a transaction in an application that was developed in SharePoint 2010. The...
View ArticleTwo Factor Authentication for RDP
Looking for some suggestions to use for Two Factor Authentication to a Windows 2008 Server for RDP sessions. Local gov agency so needs to be low budget if possible. Also prefer not to have a separate...
View ArticleAnyone familiar with any of these five products and willing to share?
CA ControlMinder Shared Account Manager Quest One Privileged Password Manager (now owned by Dell - but still referred to as Quest One) Hitachi ID Privileged Access Manager Lieberman Enterprise Random...
View ArticleEnrolled Meraki iPad Stolen - What to do with Public IP?
One of our trial iPads was reported lost by our staff. It went missing from our staff room and we suspect someone who works at the school has taken it. The iPad has been enrolled on the Meraki Systems...
View ArticleRange of Ubiquiti AirVision Gear?
I've seen people mention this gear several times in the community, and I was looking at them for possible use out in a manufacturing shop to ensure employees are on task (some inside, some outside)....
View Articlerouter security
I'm looking for a router that has the capability of scanning for malware. I know that the SonicWall products do this and Cisco seems to have that capability but I'm interested in any experiences that...
View Article17 laptops: How I spotted a scam and stopped a fraud
This is the 204th article in the Spotlight on IT series. If you'd be interested in writing an article on the subject of backup, security, storage, virtualization, mobile, networking, wireless, cloud...
View ArticleHow secure is LastPass password manager?
I have seriously been considering using a password manager. I have been looking at KeePass and LastPass, with the latter being cloud-based. The cloud-based part sounds both convenient and scary....
View ArticleUTM's - So many choices but which fits our needs best?
We need to replace our existing internet gateway / security solution with a new UTM. So far I've not seen a response in the community that blends our key requirements so can you offer...
View ArticleHIPPA Certification
I've read a few articles stating that it's not worth it to get an offical "HIPPA" certification. What are your thoughts on this? If not certified how do you make sure you are compliant? *marking as...
View ArticleThe IT Bible: An angry ex-tech left me a world of hurt
This is the 208th article in the Spotlight on IT series. If you'd be interested in writing an article on the subject of backup, security, storage, virtualization, mobile, networking, wireless, cloud...
View ArticleLock Computer Automatically When User Leaves Desk
I have been tasked with finding a solution that will lock a user's computer when he leaves his desk. We already have group policy configured to lock workstations after 10 minutes, and we instruct...
View ArticleBest of: Firewalls
This installment of our “Best Of” series takes a look at firewalls. Every organization needs some sort of firewall to protect their network from external access. Firewalls come in many shapes and...
View ArticleRestricted Internet Access, Allowed sites
I'm a Systems Admin for a small company and we have limited internet access for our users. I'm curious what other Admins have for a "Check List" when it comes to testing sites for security concerns?...
View ArticleAvoiding Dodgy Web Sites No Longer Works To Stay Safe
If in the past your way to stay safe on the Web was to not visit dodgy sites like gambling, porn, piracy or other "unsafe district" locations, that strategy no longer works. Google released brand new...
View ArticlePhone Scamers Manually Installing Malware
So I received a call the other day from a customer. She told me that she had a phone call from the "Windows Help Desk" and that "there have been 3000 hacks to her system." The "Help Desk Tech"...
View ArticleOur 25th Anniversary Video
Hello Spiceheads! We've been celebrating our 25th anniversary here at F-Secure, and as part of the celebration we made this video to kick-start one of our own events. One of our partners & and our...
View ArticleBest security /Antivirus for sbs 2003
I search and found some dated information, but would like a more current outlook on the situation. Looking for a server solution. Really only need server level protection as already running client...
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