Articles by Paul Rubens

5 Tips for Fighting DDoS Attacks

Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks are growing in size and intensity. What can you do to fight them?

BYOD Fuels NAC Comeback

The BYOD boom is leading to a revival of network access control (NAC) technology, as more companies employ NAC to secure their networks.

6 Emerging Security Threats, and How to Fight Them

Hackers are nothing if not creative, so it's important for enterprise security pros to educate themselves about emerging security threats like these six.

Anti-Virus Isn't Enough: 7 Steps to Discourage Hackers

Anti-virus software is no longer a match for today's threats. Here's what your business needs to stay protected.

Cloud Becoming Key Element of Enterprise Security Strategies

While cloud security technology hasn't eliminated cybercrime, it has given organizations some new and effective ways of fighting it.

Virtualization Poses Security Risks in Public Cloud

Companies moving applications to a public cloud need to be aware of the risks created by using virtual machines in a shared cloud infrastructure.

How to Prevent Spear Phishing Attacks

While security software can help prevent spear phishing attacks, staff training is the best way to avoid phishing losses.

How to Prevent Security Breaches from Known Vulnerabilities

While it's bad to be targeted by a hacker using new and relatively unknown security vulnerabilities, it's awful to fall victim to well-known attacks.

Review: Malwarebytes Enterprise Edition

Malwarebytes Enterprise Edition detects and removes malware, removing all traces after a system has been infected, a capability that is likely to be especially important to small businesses.

7 IPv6 Security Risks

Not many people consider security risks associated with IPv6, the newest version of the Internet Protocol. But maybe they should.

Review: Microsoft System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection

While Microsoft System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection offers deployment and management convenience, its anti-malware engine is weak in comparison to competitors.

Review: McAfee Deep Defender

Rootkits are in the crosshairs of this innovative anti-malware technology that runs directly on the processor, underneath the operating system.

Biometric Authentication: How It Works

Passwords are potentially the weakest link in your organization's information security systems. Biometric authentication technologies promise a more secure alternative.

Review: Total Defense Anti-Virus r12

CA Technologies spinoff Total Defense offers robust management capabilities in its AV-only product. But the software lags a bit behind the competition in anti-malware sophistication.

Five Signs Your Website is the Target of an Automated Attack

Here's how to detect and fight back against hackers who are using automated tools to attack your website.

Review: Avast Endpoint Protection Suite

Multiple levels of anti-malware protection combined with a community-based threat detection network and a centralized management server make Avast a compelling alternative for business-level virus protection.

Top 3 Insecure Password Management Practices

Even good admins sometimes do bad things with passwords. Spotting these risky IT practices in your organization is a first step to a more secure password management strategy.

How to Run Your Own Certificate Authority

Your business can save money by issuing its own digital certificates for internal corporate resources such as intranets and VPNs.

Buyer's Guide to Unified Threat Management Appliances

All-in-one security appliances deliver comprehensive protection and easy manageability for small to mid-sized organizations.

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.