Malware and hackers present a real danger to your computer system and the security of your business itself, so you shouldn't skimp on providing adequate network and computer protection. Firewalls and ...

Do you feel secure when you open your laptop? But do you know what makes using your PC and browsing the internet so safe? Today, we’ll talk about a firewall – a basic but important part of any ...

Question: What does a firewall do and is it something I need to get? Answer: In the early days of the internet, we often connected through a dial-up modem or some other form of direct connection. When ...

Why waste money on an enterprise firewall when you can build your own from old PC parts?

If you are considering high-speed Internet access such as a cable modem or digital subscriber line, you should also get serious about protecting the information on your computer by looking at a ...

A firewall is merely the first line of defense for any system’s security. As such, one should not rely solely on its ability to stop all the potential threats floating on the Internet. All sorts of ...

So far, in my previous articles on Nmap, we've looked at how the scanner can be used to map and audit a network, as well as track down noncompliant devices and services. But hackers can also use Nmap ...

An excerpt from Chapter 9 - Network Infrastructure in "Hacking for Dummies, 2nd edition" written by Kevin Beaver and published by Wiley Publishing. As part of your ethical hacking, you can test your ...

My lightbulbs do not need internet access and they never should ...

Q: I use Steve Gibson’s ShieldsUP! Web site (www.grc.com/default.htm) to test for Internet visibility and always find I am in complete “stealth mode” on all ...