
I won't keep you in suspense. I'll go ahead and name them right here, at the top of my post -- the six free security tools that all IT folks should know about and use: MetaSploit, Splunk, Google (don't laugh -- it's true!), KeePass, Helix and Netwox. Now read on to learn why.

Internet Explorer 7 is designed to make browsing safer. Here's a quick rundown of some of the new security features, including Active X opt-in, the Phishing Filter, cross-domain security, enhanced privacy protection, and an international character alert.

Although Ubuntu is billed as an ultra-secure OS, you should know that even Ubuntu's default install has its flaws, like every other operating system. To combat these weaknesses, ITSecurity.com has prepared a in-depth guide to help you close your system's backdoor's and protect you from some of the common Ubuntu exploits.

Cloud computing is picking up traction with businesses, but before you jump into the cloud, you should know the unique security risks it entails

The following is a list of ten security mistakes I see all the time. They’re not just common, though — they’re also extremely basic, elementary mistakes, that anyone with a modicum of security knowledge should know better than to make.

Generally, disclosing the date of deployment is against Operational security (OPSEC) and illegal... something a potential Commander in Chief should know.

If you're an application developer or security professional there are things to watch out for with AJAX applications.

Pragmatic (very effective) and Practical (quick and easy) list of tips that all WordPress Blog admins should know.

14 tips you should know about when developing web applications with PHP and MySQL.

Some things you should know concerning your linux kernel, security , null pointers, hardening linux . . . . a good entry point to think on integrating grsecurity in the mainline kernel . . .
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