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The Most Vulnerable Operating Systems and Applications in 2011
As a sys admin, you should try to keep abreast of all the latest and most important security updates for operating systems, applications and so long. Here is an in-depth look at some of the statistics around vulnerabilities that I …
The Ultimate Network Security Checklist
Working on your network security? Check. Want to make sure you have all your bases covered? Check. Need some help getting started? Check. How about a simple list you can follow, broken down by category, which includes some tips and …
How to Protect Your Network against DDoS Attacks
The last thing an administrator wants to deal with is a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack. Yet, together with the recent rise of hacktivism, DDoS attacks are increasingly becoming a threat that IT admins need to prepared for. Just …
ACTA and the Anti Circumvention Clause
This citation concerns you: “Each Party shall provide adequate legal protection and effective legal remedies against the circumvention of effective technological measures that are used by authors, performers or producers of phonograms in connection with exercise of their rights in …
15 Great Security Blogs to Check Out!
One of the topics we’re passionate about here at TalkTechToMe is security, and there’s no better way to keep up-to-date and aware of all that is going on than by checking in regularly with our favourite security blogs. We’ve compiled …
5 Tips for Server Patch Management
Got servers? Then you need to perform server patch management. Not annually, not once a quarter, not when you feel like getting around to it. Microsoft releases patches on a monthly basis to make it easier for IT professionals to …
Troubleshooting Information Overload
Let’s face it; most of us in IT spend entirely too much time in firefighting mode. We talk a great game about being proactive, and keeping ahead of issues; monitoring our systems for utilization and capacity so we can schedule …
Why Organizations Are Moving Email to Fax (Part 2)
In addition to the inbound communication that was covered in Part 1 of this two-part blog post, it is important to consider the need to send outbound communication through email to fax functionality. In a similar fashion to the ability …
51 Items on an Admin’s Wish List for 2012
With the New Year at the corner, it is time to start putting together our admin’s wish list for 2012. Anything goes for this list – new hardware or software for work, changes to procedures or offerings from vendors, geeky gadgets, …
Black Friday: 5 Tips to Stay Safe this Holiday Season
Many people take the day off after Thanksgiving and seize the opportunity to run down to their favorite mall or outlets and make the most of the huge discounts on many items, knocking a few presents off the list. Those …










