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May 17, 2013
by Steven Swafford
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Hacking 101: Footprinting Using Nothing But A Web Browser

Welcome to this article which is to introduce the idea of foot-printing when it comes to hacking. What foot-printing really means is the act of information gathering and this can be either active or passive or even and combination of both. In order to determine the vulnerabilities of a given target you must first understand the target. To this end the information you can compile over the internet can yield tremendous results and this is known as passive foot-printing. Remember to keep good notes on the information that you are able to find. These notes will come in handy later …

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May 12, 2013
by Steven Swafford
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Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit Explained

What does the MAP toolkit do? The Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit 8.0 is an inventory, assessment, and reporting tool that helps you assess your current IT infrastructure and determine the right Microsoft technologies for your IT needs. The MAP toolkit uses Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), SMS Provider, and other technologies to collect data in your environment and inventories computer hardware, software, and operating systems in small or large IT environments without installing any agent software on the target computers. The download is free, but it has a laundry list of prerequisites: .Net …

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March 3, 2013
by Steven Swafford
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The Future of Cybersecurity Technology and Policy

Only when a comprehensive understanding of the cyber threat is taken into consideration can organizations utilize process, tools, and technologies to find, correct, and combat those who launch a cyber-attack. This paper takes a look at the past, present, and future in order to present a concept that works. The idea here is a partnership with both private and public sectors in a type of responsibility where everyone works together to achieve the goal of cyber defense. This includes tools, technologies, methodology, and a common sense approach to the problem. The days of standing alone have failed and it is …

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December 8, 2012
by Steven Swafford
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Business Contingency Operations

The idea of a Business Contingency Plan (BCP) is the act of preparation and adapting to any contingency either manmade or natural. Examples include hurricanes, earthquakes, sabotage, and even war. Upon beginning the BCP questions much be answered and these questions include subjects of what is a disaster, what are available options, how much can be endured, and what is the cost connected with the BCP. Arguably most important is the fact of exercising the BCP in order to understand if the plan results in the expected outcome. In addition, it is imperative that this plan not become stagnate. In …

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November 28, 2012
by Steven Swafford
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Establishing A Digital Forensics Lab

Digital forensics (sometimes known as digital forensic science) is a branch of forensic science encompassing the recovery and investigation of material found in digital devices, often in relation to computer crime. The term digital forensics was originally used as a synonym for computer forensics but has expanded to cover investigation of all devices capable of storing digital data. With roots in the personal computing revolution of the late 1970s and early ’80s, the discipline evolved in a haphazard manner during the 1990s, and it was not until the early 21st century that national policies emerged.  Digital forensics investigations have a …

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October 17, 2012
by Steven Swafford
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Free Security Magazines, White Papers, and Downloads Of October 2012

Takes One to Know One: Think Like a Hacker for Better Security Awareness 52% of businesses experienced more malware infections as a result of employees on social media. Security awareness is mostly about common sense, and thinking like the hackers to understand what security weaknesses they look for. But like other security precautions, it’s easy to let down your guard. Security awareness education can arm your staff with the skills to practice safe Internet usage – to reduce malware and other cyber threats. In this paper, find out: Best ways to deliver a security awareness program What you should teach …

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October 10, 2012
by Steven Swafford
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Damaging Corporate Computer Crime

One of the countless cyber threats today to corporations is organized crime. The reality is organized crime no longer marches into a business and demands so called “protection money” or executes a “smash and grab”; rather these groups are sophisticated and leverage technology heavily for criminal activities. Also it is important to note that when you consider this type of threat, you must also understand that it could possibly include the insider threat. I am always amazed when I speak with others about security that do not fully comprehend threats from “trusted” sources which included employees that more often than …

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Free Word Art Gallery

May 6, 2012 by Steven Swafford

If you’re looking for a way to convey a message with words by simply using a graphic then you may find this gallery exactly what you are seeking. All of these images are free for use in any way that you see fit with no strings attached.

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