Archive for the ‘Network Security’ Category
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Encrypting Server Disks for Windows
Last Updated: July 21, 2020Encrypting Server Disks for Windows When you are choosing a colocation service, you will likely need to move your servers from their current locations to the colocation data center. Even though this should be simple, there are certain dangers that your servers will be facing when they are being transported. Even using quality shipping methods […]
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How to Locate IP, Gateway, Subnet, and DNS
Last Updated: June 11, 2020Those who are going to be using servers in their business network or even for personal use should always have at least a basic working knowledge of how they operate. It’s important to understand how to locate different elements of a network and system like the subnet, the DNS, IP, and Gateway. Below, we will […]
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Stop a DDoS Attack Before It Happens: How to Guide
Last Updated: July 28, 2017DDoS attacks are extremely destructive. They can take down your entire site and, worse, they’re fairly easy to deploy. To avoid becoming a victim, learn what you can do to prevent these attacks. What Is a DDoS Attack? Before we dig into the prevention guide, you should know what a DDoS attack entails. The acronym […]
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How to Trace an IP Address to Catch a Hacker
Last Updated: June 23, 2017Hacking. No word strikes fear in the hearts of executives all over the world quite the same way as that one. A successful hack can result in all kinds of damage. It can kill your company’s reputation. It could paralyze your operations. Many hacks just flat-out steal money. Whatever the case, the end result always […]
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SAS 70 Compliance Explained
Last Updated: May 26, 2017There could be all kinds of reasons you need to understand SAS 70 compliance years after it was retired. The following will quickly bring you up to speed so you’re able to do so right away. What Is SAS 70? SAS 70 refers to Statement on Auditing Standards No. 70: Service Organizations. The American Institute […]
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How to Tell if Your Server Is PCI Compliant
Last Updated: June 23, 2016PCI-DSS is a stringent list of standards that any company that stores, processes or uses credit card information is required to adhere to. It was created to help protect consumer financial information, and not complying with these rules is not an option. It is the merchant’s responsibility (yours) to always ensure that your server is […]