The World of Technology Prefers a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) by James Croydon
In the world of technology people prefer being a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer or MCSE. It is opted as a better option than Ph.D. itself. MCSE enhances the position in an organization along with quick rise in the salary. MCSE is a certification which increases one's confidence and... It also gives an overview to implement and maintain IP addressing, name resolution, network security, routing and remote access and network infrastructure. ... MCSE professionals are also able to implement, manage and troubleshoot security policies.

Wireless USB Vs. Bluetooth by Preston Wily
USB is currently the industry standard If you spend any amount of time on a computer chances are that you have used a USB device, such as a mouse or a keyboard. There are currently more than 2 billion USB devices in use around the world. Cables can be a mess When USB first became popular... Another obvious difference between Bluetooth and Wireless USB is security - Bluetooth devices are highly susceptible to signal-hijacking wheras the security standard for WUSB is very strict and should result in a much more secure connection - this is very important for any application which may...

Important - Severe Windows Security Flaw: What You Can Do Right Now To Secure Your Data by Olga Farber Becker
On 28 of December a severe Windows security flaw, WMF Flaw, was detected, in all Windows versions from Win98 to WinXP, no fixing patch exists yet. Using it, anyone can do any malicious action with your computer, steal or even erase your data. This article will help you understand what it is and... http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/912840.mspx BlogAutoPublisher support expert comments on the situation, advising a cure: "The vulnerability is in the Microsoft Windows Graphics Rendering Engine, that is why the exploit affects Windows versions from Win98 to WinXP.

Data Backup Solution: Why You Need a Backup Plan in Place – Part 1 by Joe Duchesne
Is a data backup solution part of your computer plans? Do you have a way to protect yourself if something goes wrong with your computer or data? Computers are a useful part of our lives but we don't always protect ourselves from their loss be it fire, theft or hardware failure. ... Hard drives are the devices in your computer that store the information on your computer. ... Do you keep sensitive information on your computer that you would be upset if you lost it? ... If I told you that I was going to format your hard drive right now and you will lose all of the information on your...

Maintaining Your Existing Anti-virus Software For Optimal Internet Security by Suzane Naranjo
When you take steps to have good Internet security, you are doing maintenance to prevent infection, such as viruses, spyware, and adware. The following maintenance steps can be taken by anyone who uses a PC running Windows XP or an earlier Windows operating system. ... A firewall is a piece of software or hardware that monitors what information leaves and enters a computer. ... If you are running Windows XP, or any other version of Windows, it must be updated regularly for security reasons. ... ZoneAlarm charges $4 per minute for technical support.

We Know Why You Haven’t Decided Yet To Purchase A Security Product! by Liuba Ceban
There are many people, who heared about the security tools, available for data protection. But it is not an easy issue to understand to those who are not software literate. In this article we will look at this issue in order to understand that. With the growth of information technologies,... There are also people who think that it is too far for them to make a decision on purchasing existing security products, because they do not have any special knowledge in security. ... These products can protect any type of data for any kind of people, who are interested in protection of their...

NCSA Study Shows Many Computers Lack Antivirus Protection by Eva Gibson
Even with the scads of information available, even with the numerous antivirus options available to consumers, and even though internet users are inundated with offers for antivirus and anti spyware programs, it seems that some people prefer to take their chances when it comes to infecting their... Though worms and Trojans are not technically viruses, they often fall into the subcategory of "virus." A worm is a piece of software that replicates itself via security holes in networks, infecting vulnerable machines by copying itself and spreading to any other connected, unprotected computer.

How A Personal Firewall Helps To Protect Your Home Computer From Hackers by Richard Rogers
There are two types of firewall available to the home computer user. A hardware firewall is a device which sits between your computer and the internet. At home for example it could reside on a broadband router which is used to share your internet connection with a number of computers. ... The test checks a number of well-know and vulnerable ports on your computer and then provides some useful additional information to help improve your security while online. ... Hackers gain access to your computer through open ports that are used by your computer to communicate with the internet.

Wireless Network Security: How to Use Kismet by Eric Meyer
Kismet is a wireless network detector / sniffer which can give you a vast amount of information about wireless networks. Wireless network security flaws are well documented but often very hard for the common person to understand. I will be showing you how to use kismet with out even having to... Auditor is not only a great tool for testing wireless network security with kismet but it also has many other computer security tools on it as well. ... This Kismet window will show detailed information about the wireless network.

Obtainable Projects for Information Technology Consultants by Joshua Feinberg
There are many jobs for information technology consultants available today, and the field can be extremely lucrative. Many projects, some that do not involve computer work are out there for information technology consultants that consider their specific strengths and find projects that fit their... Security is another computer job in high demand for information technology consultants, and a business with a computer network has complex needs in this area related to virus protection and monitoring unauthorized network use.