Anyone mandate signed usage agreements at work?
Hello, IT/corporate policy question for all you guru's (and anyone who is willing to give 2cents). I've recently kiped a copy of an acceptable usage agreement off of spiceworks (can't remember who...
View ArticleBattle IT Security Challenge! Configuring Multi-layer Security
In the security challenge the IT Pros--Grant, Trevor and Sean configure multi-layer security using the Sonicwall TZ215. They had 8 tasks to complete within 20 minutes. Some of these tasks were:...
View ArticleSelling Application Whitelisting to Management and User base - suggestions?
Hello- I am the lone IT person in a small but growing (~100 user) electronics / software design and manufacturing company. Most of the staff are fresh out of college, or at least within 7 years of...
View ArticleSpectorSoft offering Free 20-day Trial for their Server Manager
Hi SpiceHeads, Wanted to let everyone know that SpectorSoft is offering a free 20-day trial for their highly rated Server Manager. The Server Manager centralizes and automates monitoring,...
View ArticlePortscans from buisness partners
Our IDS system was showing a lot of port scans and attempted brute force log ins from one of our business partners IP addresses. The owner of this company and I went rounds when he asked for root...
View ArticleInventory control barcode system What do you use?
What company/ hardware and software are you using for your inventory management system. We need to be able to create, print and scan barcodes on things like PCs, monitors, and maybe even mice and...
View ArticleI cannot start windows firewall
Hello, I have installed spiceworks a couple days ago and now I cannot start my windows firewall and defender. I use Windows 8 pro and I use antivirus. Should I uninstall spiceworks? Could it be up to...
View ArticleWatch out if you're trying to DL the latest Java update, site could be a fake!
All too often, cyber attacks are crimes of opportunity. This was exactly the case when late last week, hackers created a fake website to fool users into downloading a virus instead of the latest...
View ArticleSecurity fail
Please help denounce and raise awareness about this severe backdoor compromising lots of TRENDNet IP cam users, share this with IT security experts and opinion leaders. follow us on twitter...
View ArticleEndpoint Monitoring and Security
This is a tough one. I have been tasked with finding a solution to a problem that I don't think has one. I was asked how to make sure that people are deleting files from their desktop computers when...
View ArticleHappy Data Protection/Privacy Day
Today is Data Protection Day in Europe and Data Privacy Day on the other side of the pond. Is one official day enough to get people to pay attention to how they are storing and sending information?
View ArticleSecurity Options Grayed Out!?!?!?
Not sure what is going on, scenario is as follows \\server ^^ \\server\FOLDER1 <--- ( I have full control over this folder and domain admins own the folder, and yes I can change everything in the...
View ArticleWhen eyeprint or fingerprint will replace the old password?
Password is reasonable but the security software startup Eye Verify thinks it would be more secure to just look into the phone’s camera lens to identify you. We agree. When do you think that this will...
View Articlebio identification fingerprint device and software management
I have been unable to secure suitable bio fingerprint identification device for Windows 8 and 7 that would include password management.software We have used the quote system within spice works. I am...
View ArticleRecommendations for single user lock down
Hi guys, My boss wants me to knock up a shared user account for use in our meeting rooms. It will be logged in to a full Citrix dektop via a wyse terminal. He wants to keep the users happy by putting...
View Articlelooking for best captive portal tool for office
Dear All, couple of weeks back I have asked the community for steps to secure wireless connectivity, one of the key step was deploying captive portal. since then I am searching on internet for a good...
View ArticleHow safe is "ShareFile by CITRIX" to secure files for my banking organization ?
I work for a small community bank. And it has been suggested to possibly implement "ShareFile by Citrix" to our website for our customers to be able to send tax returns as well as financial...
View Articleadministrator password
i always use my administrator parol when i use client computer. how i can do it with USB. when i connect USB administrator parol will open in this computer
View ArticleCompromise between security and user memory on passwords
As IT people, we tend to get a little crazy over passwords, but for good reason. We seem to require stronger and stronger passwords that need to be changed more and more frequently. How many of us...
View ArticleGFI Languard 2012 - the most craptacular piece of s...ecurity software?
Hello, Any GFI Languard users out there? Just wondering is it me or is Languard 2012 the worst piece of software I have come upon on recent years. I have previously used the Languard 9.6 and it was a...
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