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Category Archives: Tech Zone

Technical info for IT professional and network administrators.

Troubleshooting a Blue Screen

Troubleshooting a Blue Screen

on November 11, 2011

One of the most annoying things that can happen to an administrator is when at random intervals a PC crashes and generates a so-called blue screen of death. A blue screen can be caused by a number of faults and it …

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What Principles to Consider when Optimizing Web Security

What Principles to Consider when Optimizing Web Security

on October 24, 2011

In order to optimize the organization’s web security strategy, businesses should invest in good web filtering and web monitoring software, complementing the other security solutions they may have. Web filtering does to your organization what a mosquito net does to …

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31 Things Admins Should Do to Increase Their Web Security

31 Things Admins Should Do to Increase Their Web Security

on October 17, 2011

System admins need to deal with several issues to keep the company network running smoothly; the primary one being that of ensuring web security is maintained in the best way possible. For this reason, I have gathered a list of …

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Web Reputation Can Save You from Online Threats

Web Reputation Can Save You from Online Threats

on October 7, 2011

Reputation is everything in business. A single blemish, a negative report, or a poor review of a product, could bring a company to its knees, affect sales and send a negative message to investors or consumers. Reputation and trust go …

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Microsoft Action Ends the Kelihos Botnet

Microsoft Action Ends the Kelihos Botnet

on September 28, 2011

In another victory against spammers, Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) has taken down the Kelihos botnet, which at the time the command and control servers were knocked offline, controlled some 41,000 infected hosts and was able to send 3.8 billion …

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The 43 Things Administrators Should Never Do

The 43 Things Administrators Should Never Do

on September 22, 2011

Administrators have a tough job on their hands to manage, maintain and protect the network they are responsible for. Armed with the latest tools, they do an excellent job; however, at times, often due to pressure, they make mistakes – …

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Defending Against Zero-Day Threats

Defending Against Zero-Day Threats

on September 20, 2011

Zero-day threats are attacks that use an unknown exploit/attack for which no patch or antivirus definition file exists as yet, and they are a major concern for administrators.  So what can an administrator do to prevent zero-day attacks from affecting …

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Understanding Website Categorization in GFI WebMonitor

Understanding Website Categorization in GFI WebMonitor

on September 5, 2011

GFI WebMonitor is robust web filtering, web monitoring and web security solution, that provides administrators with more than 70 categories of websites from which to choose and provide granular flexibility when applying policies. However, how many of us really understand …

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57 Tips Every Admin Should Know

57 Tips Every Admin Should Know

on August 24, 2011

The longer a person serves as a network admin, the more tips and tricks they are likely to pick up along the way. Some could be shortcuts, others might seem like magic, but all are intended to save you time …

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The Perils of Public Wireless Networks

The Perils of Public Wireless Networks

on August 9, 2011

The widespread availability and convenience of public wireless networks allows us to be online as much as possible. Wi-Fi hotspots can be found almost anywhere – in airports, in restaurants, in coffee shops, bars – unless you’re in the middle …

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