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  • Hackers, back off!

    You don't have to be a security expert to know that sending important information via unprotected email is risky. To make sure your email isn't fair game for thieves, you need to encrypt it. Otherwise, your business secrets could be thrown to the dogs.

  • Take a peek inside this administrator's virtual toolbox

    Over the years, I've gathered a nice collection of applications, utilities, hardware, and other tools that I use on a regular basis to troubleshoot, perform routine maintenance, enforce security, measure performance, test software, and execute countless other administrator tasks. Here's a list of my favourites.

  • Managing security: Building a defence

    Reducing the threat of viruses to a corporate network is no longer a simple task. But how do you manage the multiple layers necessary, and keep them up to date?

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  • Security: Are you fully armed?

    Security is like an onion: getting to the heart of it makes people cry a lot. But in order to protect your systems, security vendors are now recommending an onion-like multilayered approach.

  • The enemy within: firewalls and backdoors

    Can your multiple-lines of defence truly protect your network from modern methods of intrusion when you've left the key under the mat?

  • Protecting our borders: IT stands guard

    Can a national ID card protect Australians against terrorist attacks? And can citizens' details be protected by Public Key Infrastructure? We look at the types of hardware and software employed to combat terrorism, and how ports and other critical infrastructure are protected.

  • Firewall FAQ

    Here are 15 frequently asked questions regarding firewalls. We've also provided some additional resources for your research. Additional reading: IPv6 gets security warning

  • Take a peek inside this administrator's virtual toolbox

    Over the years, I've gathered a nice collection of applications, utilities, hardware, and other tools that I use on a regular basis to troubleshoot, perform routine maintenance, enforce security, measure performance, test software, and execute countless other administrator tasks. Here's a list of my favourites.

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  • Reviews News: The home of small business software

    Plenty of business applications from small developers this week, and if you're a mobile communications company, or just geographically dispersed and do a lot of travel, we've got something you need, baby.

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