Security Resources

Offloading IT infrastructure to a cloud computing provider can result in great cost savings and more streamlined, flexible operations. But the cloud is not a panacea, and the need to adhere to information management best practices remains. Download this Internet.com eBook to better understand the security aspect of cloud computing and help choose a provider that will keep your organization's data safe.

Many small businesses are familiar with basic building blocks of security software, such as antivirus software, firewalls, and anti-spam applications, but the vast majority of SMBs don't know how to effectively prevent identity theft, stop online theft, and protect sensitive data. Download this Internet.com eBook to learn how to protect your data and employees.

An effective strategy for enterprise information security requires the protection of servers, PCs, and networks using a variety of techniques. Download this Internet.com eBook for information on penetration testing, patch and vulnerability scanning, dealing with insider threats, securing wireless networks, password security, and a list of quick wins for enterprise security your business can implement today.

Business risk can come from within your organization or from the outside, even in the form of natural disasters and other unanticipated events. The consequences of inadequate risk management range from significant revenue loss and lost market share to damage to your brand and business reputation.

Securing an IT infrastructure can be a time-consuming task that leaves little time for the security emergencies that arise in the course of doing business. Download this Internet.com eBook for practical security advice on dealing with stolen laptops, securing wireless networks, encrypting sensitive data, keeping executives' PC secure, and more.

It makes sense to deploy some kind of encryption system to ensure that prying eyes can't decipher anything garnered from intercepted messages or stolen computers, including customer data, employee data, intellectual property, or confidential financial information. Download this Internet.com eBook for an overview of solutions that can be used to safeguard your data.

The cost of a serious security breach can be very high indeed, so most organizations devote significant resources to keeping malware and malicious hackers from getting on to the corporate network and getting access to data. Join Internet.com contributor Paul Rubens as he shows you how to conduct penetration tests and network security scans, check password security, safeguard your wireless network, and more.

An intrusion detection system (IDS) is designed to monitor all inbound and outbound network activity and identify any suspicious patterns that may indicate a network or system attack from someone attempting to break into or compromise a system. The term IDS actually covers a large variety of products that all detect intrusions. An IDS solution can come in the form of cheaper shareware or freely distributed open source programs, to a much more expensive and secure vendor software solution.

Explore today's most intriguing manifestation of advanced malware: the botnet. Download this Internet.com eBook to examine the client side, the server side, and some of the more interesting uses of the power a botnet provides.

Changing the default SSID or disabling SSID broadcasting are two of the most popular ways to help secure a wireless network, but by no means do they provide adequate security. Learn how to use encryption, VPNs, and basic laptop and PC security to keep your network and machines safe.

Businesses spend a whopping $712 per worker, per year, in the battle against spam, but there doesn't seem to be any easy answers to the problem. Download this eBook to see what your IT department can do to reduce the nuisance of spam, and for tips on how your users can help you fight the battle.