Archive for Security
0907263-1 IE8 and Internet Security 2009
Posted by: | CommentsOriginally broadcast July 23, 2009. Sandi Hardmeier returns after a long hiatus to discuss Internet Explorer 8 and other Internet security topics with Eriq. Listen to learn about how IE8 can help protect from online threats, help keep some online browsing “hidden” from other users, and general guidelines for avoiding the most current schemes to attack workstations from seemingly legitimate web sites. Part 1 of 2.
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090618 Web Filtering
Posted by: | CommentsOriginally broadcast June 18, 2009. Eriq takes a look at the reasons why businesses large and small are starting to look at controlling access to the Internet (specifically the web) for intellectual property control, spyware prevention, productivity killers, and so on. Eriq discusses the pros and cons of several different types of filtering solutions with the focus on successful implementation in the small business space. Part 1 of 1.
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090423-01 Green Computing versus Security
Posted by: | CommentsOriginally broadcast April 23, 2009. Eriq is joined by Tucker Communications head guru Ed Tucker to look at how small businesses can “go green” without compromising security. Part 1 of 1.
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090416 Conficker and Scareware
Posted by: | CommentsOriginally broadcast April 16, 2009. Happy day after Tax Day! Eriq takes a look at the non-event that was the Conficker worm and how the media hyped up the event to disastrous proportions. Eriq also talks about the dangers inherent in such a non-event and other types of attacks related to “scareware.” Part 1 of 1.
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090205 Lock Down Those Desktops!
Posted by: | CommentsOriginally broadcast February 5, 2009. Eriq takes another look at desktop security as a preventative measure to thwart the latest round of malware threats. Desktop level anti-virus and anti-malware are still part of the solution, but Eriq takes a deeper look at the pros and cons of desktop security as it applies to the business decision maker. Part 1 of 1.
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081218 Security Silver Bullets
Posted by: | CommentsOriginally broadcast December 18, 2008. In the last episode of the year, Eriq talks about computer and network security protection and the importance of keeping tools and methods current. Part 1 of 1.
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081002-02 October’s Malware Show
Posted by: | CommentsOriginally broadcast October 2, 2008. Eriq takes a look at one of the more recent, and problematic, malware attacks – the Win Antivirus variants, discussing ways to identify the threat before you get infected and how to clean up from an infestation. Part 2 of 2.
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081002-01 October’s Malware Show
Posted by: | CommentsOriginally broadcast October 2, 2008. Eriq takes a look at one of the more recent, and problematic, malware attacks – the Win Antivirus variants, discussing ways to identify the threat before you get infected and how to clean up from an infestation. Part 1 of 2.
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080814 Security Updating (again)
Posted by: | CommentsOriginally Broadcast August 14, 2008. Eriq discusses the SQL security udpates that Microsoft released in July and the impact it had on the software and the way security software udpates can impact production systems. Part 1 of 1.
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080807 DNSFlaws and Fixes
Posted by: | CommentsOriginally broadcast August 7, 2008. Eriq discusses the recent release of several operating system updates for DNS services due to potential problems with global DNS services. Eriq covers what DNS is and does, basic information about the flaws, and the reason it’s important to install any DNS-related security updates. Part 1 of 1.
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