Articles by Paul Rubens
How to Securely Delete Data from Hard Drives
Don't let that old hard drive leave the building without first scrubbing it clean of all data.
Top 10 Ways to Secure a Windows File Server
Have you hardened your file servers yet? Follow these steps to make sure your sensitive files are adequately protected against unauthorized access.
Buyer's Guide to Full Disk Encryption
Don't let a lost or stolen laptop put your business at risk. Here's how to prevent a data breach by encrypting your organization's hard drives.
Decoy Documents May Soon Defend Against Data Loss
A new defense against data loss prevention: Bogus files that alert organizations to unauthorized access.
Review: McAfee Endpoint Protection Suite
In addition to its traditional malware detection capabilities, McAfee's Endpoint Protection Suite offers some useful extra components, including a firewall.
4 Steps to Securing Mobile Devices and Apps in the Workplace
Is your company prepared to manage the risks introduced by the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) trend? Here's how to review and strengthen your organization's mobile security posture.
Review: ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 Business Edition
Organizations looking for high-performance malware protection without a lot of extra bells and whistles should take a close look at the business edition in ESET's antivirus product line.
Review: Panda Cloud Office Protection
For small to midsize businesses, cloud-based endpoint security management can be a compelling alternative to running an on-premise antivirus management server.
Evaluating the Security of Sliced Data Storage in the Cloud
Can you trust your company's data to remain secure when it's sliced and dispersed to a storage cloud running on unknown hardware? The answer may surprise you.
Review: Sophos Endpoint Security
Focused solely on business customers, Sophos is made for small to midsize organizations.
How to Prevent Employees from Stealing Your Intellectual Property
It's the employee with the sticky hands that is the easiest and cheapest to thwart.
The Safe Traveler's VPN Shopping Guide
Virtual private networks will keep your data safe from prying eyes. You can do it yourself but there are also plenty of service providers just waiting to sign you up, as well.
'They' Really Are Watching You
Your friends may say you're paranoid but this time you might be right.
Review: Kaspersky Adds Cloud, Smartphones to Its Updated Offering
The first major overhaul in four years of Kaspersky's business antivirus software, Kaspersky Business Space Security, is out.
Review: Trend Micro Endpoint Security
Trend Micro claims to defend against threats both known and unknown.
Operation Shady RAT Pointing the Way
Future hackers are no doubt taking notice of the lessons learned from the five year hack that Operation Shady RAT perpetrated on some of the most sophisticated security organizations on the planet.
Linux Hardening - Quick Wins
While Linux is safe from most malware there are still some things you'll want to do to make your install bullet proof.
Review: mobilEncrypt Cloud Based Encrypted Email
For secure email on the go, this type of app from Echoworx can really save the day but there are a couple of holes to sidestep.
Ten Tips to Make Your SSL Secure
Does your SSL server have misconfigurations and known vulnerabilities that make it insecure? Follow these ten tips to avoid common SSL security mistakes.
Review: Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1
Symantec's new antivirus offering builds on advances made since SEP 11 four years ago to improve speed, performance and incorporate the cloud into its latest offering.
4 Tips on Choosing an MSP for IT Security
Considering outsourcing your organization's IT security operations to a Managed Service Provider? Here are a few things to consider when hiring an outside IT security firm.
Ensuring Data Security in the Cloud
Storing your backups in the cloud could put your entire business at risk.
Side Channel Attack Beats Skype Encryption
Side channel attacks can be devastatingly effective. Also, Google's security gamble fails; black Iranian hats; and "Hey Dude, Someone Hacked My Car" are all here.
8 Tips for Protecting Your Domain Names
You don't have to be the victim of a crime to lose control of a domain name and, potentially, a lot of money.
Simple Malware Makes the Rounds
From browser attacks to SSD security troubles – Paul Rubens’ thoughts on the month in IT security and Sony’s big PS3 security fail.
- Are Macs immune to malware?
- Can BYOD risk be managed?
- Which web browser is the most secure?
- How do I protect my Android phone?
- What are the top Android security risks?
- How do I secure my wireless network?
- How do I protect my iOS device?
- What are the top iPhone security apps?
- Are public Wi-Fi hotspots safe?
