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Secure Web Browsing Using Lightweight Portable Security

Posted by Steven Swafford on January 22, 2012

Stop for a moment and ask yourself just how safe to do feel when logging into your favorite social network site and at some point in time logging into online banking for example. I am not advocating that social networks fall short in the area of security but the reality is the internet is a dangerous place.

Today’s threats are increasing with each passing day and I would go so far to say that many individuals do not understand nor take the time to properly address security. In fact the Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon states:

  1. Many users have a tendency to click on links without considering the risks of their actions.
  2. Web page addresses can be disguised or take you to an unexpected site.
  3. Many web browsers are configured to provide increased functionality at the cost of decreased security.
  4. New security vulnerabilities may have been discovered since the software was configured and packaged by the manufacturer.
  5. Computer systems and software packages may be bundled with additional software, which increases the number of vulnerabilities that may be attacked.
  6. Third-party software may not have a mechanism for receiving security updates.
  7. Many web sites require that users enable certain features or install more software, putting the computer at additional risk.
  8. Many users do not know how to configure their web browsers securely.
  9. Many users are unwilling to enable or disable functionality as required to secure their web browser.

Each of these points demonstrate the need for a mechanism that the average person can utilize to reduce the risk across the internet. Going back to the example of online banking, what would you say if you could simply boot off a DVD into a Linux Operating system and protect you credentials? This is entirely possible with Lightweight Portable Security (LPS) which was developed by the United States Air Force.

Lightweight Portable Security

LPS differs from traditional operating systems in that it isn’t continually patched. LPS is designed to run from read-only media and without any persistent storage. Any malware that might infect a computer can only run within that session.

LPS is updated on a regular basis (at least quarterly patch and maintenance releases). Update to the latest versions to have the latest protection.

For those that are not familiar with Linux there is nothing to fear. Go grab yourself a download of Lightweight Portable Security (LPS) and see for yourself just how easy LPS is and protect yourself at the same time.

Books and Whitepapers

Discover how to protect yourself from Firesheep and other Sidejacking attacks! The release of the Firesheep Wi-Fi attack tool has increased awareness among both users and attackers of the inherent insecurity of unprotected HTTP connections. Firesheep allows an attacker connected to the local network to monitor the web sessions of other users on that network. As experts proclaimed in reaction to Firesheep, the best solution to the problem is to use TLS/SSL for all connections to web sites, including the home page. Download ” Protecting Users From Firesheep and other Sidejacking Attacks with SSL” to learn how to avoid these attacks.

The Web Security Challenge: A Competitive Guide to Selecting Secure Web Gateways. In the search for reliable, comprehensive Web security, there is a clear leader. Third-party testing confirms that only Websense Web Security Gateway meets or exceeds industry analyst criteria across nine functional areas including malware protection, data loss prevention, and Web 2.0 threat detection accuracy when tested against competitive products.

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Wallpaper Gallery Two

Posted by Steven Swafford on January 20, 2012

Well here it is Friday and after a long hard week of work what better way to slip into the weekend than sharing this month’s round of wallpapers? I hope you find these entertaining and be sure to check out the post titled Wallpaper Gallery One if you missed that collection of wallpapers.

Wallpaper Gallery One

Posted by Steven Swafford on November 22, 2011

Wallpaper (also desktop picture and desktop background) is an image used as a background of a graphical user interface on a computer screen or mobile communications device. On a computer it is usually for the desktop, while for a mobile phone it is usually the background for the ‘home’ or ‘idle’ screen. Though most devices … read on →

Free Web Security Books, Whitepapers, and Reports

Posted by Steven Swafford on November 21, 2011

The Shortcut Guide to Business Security Measures Using SSL

This guide examines current information security threats to business and describes techniques for developing a security management strategy that leverages established best practices. Designed for IT professionals and business managers, this guide provides an overview of security threats, their impact on businesses, and, perhaps most importantly, practices and technologies for controlling security risks. The first chapter begins with a discussion of cybercrime and the business resources targeted by increasingly sophisticated and organized attackers. The second chapter moves to examine how common weaknesses in business processes, such as insufficient use of SSL, leave organizations vulnerable to data breaches and compromised systems. The final two chapters address how to create a high impact security strategy and implement best practices, including multiple uses of SSL technologies, to protect your business.

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A Prescription for Privacy: What You Need To Know About Security Requirements for Electronic Health Records

Learn the measures that organizations need to start taking right now to prepare for the upcoming changes in the healthcare industry. As organizations implement EHRs–or as they ramp up their existing systems to make them more robust–concerns about patient privacy will move to the forefront. This report looks at the challenges surrounding the new world of EHR technology, including the requirements that govern protecting confidential patient data online, as well as security breaches and other risks that come with storing and accessing that information with web-based systems.

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Beginners Guide to Digital SSL Certificates

Whether you are an individual or a company, you should approach online security in the same way that you would approach physical security for your home or business. This guide will de-mystify the technology involved and give you the information you need to make the best decision when considering your online security options.

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Implementing Best Practices for Web 2.0 Security with the Websense Web Security Gateway

The way to address Web 2.0 threats that combine the best aspects of traditional security and control techniques is with new technology designed specifically to address the dynamic, real-time nature of Web 2.0. This paper describes how the Websense Web Security Gateway enables you to quickly and effectively implement a best practices approach to making Web 2.0 secure and effective.

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Mobile Device Management and Security

How to benefit business users with secure mobile access to corporate data systems and the solutions that work. The evolution of mobile networks and devices has changed the way we communicate, with people increasingly able to stay in touch through greater mobility and flexibility than ever before. This evolution is also changing the way people work. Time and money can both be saved when mobile employees have easy access to information and their corporate IT infrastructure. At the same time, the security of that information as well as the ability to manage access to it has never been more important. Learn about the fundamentals of security and device management and how you can provide secure mobile access to corporate data systems and benefit business users.

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