Interested in finding out more about the role of Security Administrator for computer networks?

Yahoo! jobs made brief mention of this role in an article on top jobs, and I’m curious what all is involved in the Security Administrator role. I’ll be doing some google searches for this, but I’m just curious to hear from anyone who might already be in the role about what all is involved in [...]


Nigeria : Protecting Networks is Just a ‘Game’ – AllAfrica.com

However, protecting our computers and networks from hacking and viruses poses a great challenge to smooth surfing. How can an organisation detect the onset of an attack on its computer network, giving it time to respond quickly and block any intrusion or …


Flying Drone Can Crack Wi-Fi Networks, Snoop On Cell Phones (Andy Greenberg/The Firewall)

Andy Greenberg / The Firewall:Flying Drone Can Crack Wi-Fi Networks, Snoop On Cell Phones  —  Mike Tassey posing with the Wireless Aerial Surveillance Platform, WASP.  —  How do one ex-Air Force official and one former airplane hobby shop owner, both of whom happen to have decades of experience as network security contractors …


Computer networks at risk, says expert – Saudi Gazette

11.2 million users of the Internet in Saudi Arabia About 540 million computer viruses were sent to Saudi Arabia in the second quarter of 2010 alone Saudi Arabia ranks number 10 in electronic attacks worldwide 22.6% of organizations in Saudi Arabia have …


Hackers Fight Rivals, FBI to Control Hijacked-Computer Networks – Bloomberg

Just after 3 a.m. on May 26, Karim Hijazi, the chief executive of Unveillance , a cyber-security firm, received an e-mail from hackers calling themselves LulzSec. They demanded he help them take over some networks of hijacked computers that other criminals …


Securing VoIP Networks: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Countermeasures

Product DescriptionIn Securing VoIP Networks, two leading experts systematically review the security risks and vulnerabilities associated with VoIP networks and offer proven, detailed recommendations for securing them. Drawing on case studies from their own fieldwork, the authors address VoIP security from the perspective of real-world network implementers, managers, and security specialists. The authors identify key [...]


‘Digital ants’ seek viruses to protect computer networks – PhysOrg

The power grid is probably more vulnerable to cyber attacks than security experts would like to … for instance, inserting a virus or computer worm into a low security site, such as in your home’s smart grid, to gain access to more secure systems up …


On wireless networks and security – Hindu

Department of Computer Science and Engineering of Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, conducted a workshop on ‘Wireless networks and security’ recently. K. Muneeswaran, Head, CSE Department, welcomed the gathering. P. Yogesh of Anna University …


Microsoft Warns Of Phishing Rise On Social Networks – eWeek Europe

There are increasing numbers of computer nastiness such as scareware and fake antivirus lurking on social networking websites, Microsoft has warned in a recent report. It found that botnets continue to be the backbone of cyber-crime, with four of the top …


Virtual Private Networks, 2nd Edition

ISBN13: 9781565925298 Condition: New Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold! Product DescriptionHistorically, only large companies could afford secure networks, which they created from expensive leased lines. Smaller folks had to make do with the relatively untrusted Internet. Nowadays, even large companies [...]