May 2008 - Posts

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Published 31 May 8 10:21 PM | Essential Computer Security

Recently I took issue on my About.com Internet / Network Security site with a ’study’ published by a security software vendor which alleged that Microsoft’s Windows Vista operating system has weaker security than Windows 2000. The study...

Filed under: microsoft, News and Info, About.com, FUD, FUD Watch, Bill Brenner

The Little Black Book of Computer Security - 2nd Edition

Published 23 May 8 8:33 AM | Essential Computer Security

Joel Dubin is a peer of mine who I consider a friend and who I respect as a computer security professional. I found his Little Black Book of Computer Security to be a good resource for network and security administrators. The pamphlet-sized book does...

Filed under: News and Info, Joel Dubin, Little Black Book of Computer Security, quote

My Two Cents on the Portwell UTM Appliance

Published 23 May 8 8:22 AM | Essential Computer Security

Portwell has an appliance which incorporates various security functions. Portwell does not sell directly to consumers, but other organizations can buy their appliance, customize it, and rebrand it. In a recent article in Processor Magazine, I was quoted...

Filed under: News and Info, quote, UTM, SMB, Processor Magazine