Saturday, April 16, 2011

Networking Articles and Tips

Networking Articles and Tips

Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)

Posted: 16 Apr 2011 04:50 AM PDT

Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) This sample configuration shows how to set up a Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) network for further tasks such as Virtual Private Network (VPN) or traffic engineering (see these Sample Configurations on the MPLS Support Page for more information).  An MPLS network is commonly a backbone network comprised of MPLS−enabled routers called Label [...]


Wireless Network Security

Posted: 16 Apr 2011 04:37 AM PDT

WIRELESS NETWORK SECURITY Much attention has been focused recently on the security aspects of existing Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11) wireless LAN systems. The rapid growth and deployment of these systems into a wide range of networks and for a wide variety of applications drives the need to support security solutions that meet the requirements of a wide [...]


VPN & QOS

Posted: 16 Apr 2011 04:28 AM PDT

The term "VPN," or Virtual Private Network, has become almost as recklessly used in the networking industry as has “QoS” (Quality of Service) to describe a broad set of problems and “solutions,” when the objectives themselves have not been properly articulated. This confusion has resulted in a situation where the popular trade press, industry pundits, [...]


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Monday, April 11, 2011

Networking Articles and Tips

Networking Articles and Tips

What is a Penetration Test ?

Posted: 11 Apr 2011 08:55 AM PDT

Penetration Test  - Much of the confusion surrounding penetration testing stems from the fact it is a relatively recent and rapidly evolving field. Additionally, many organisations will have their own internal terminology (one man’s penetration test is another’s vulnerability audit or technical risk assessment). At its simplest, a penetration-test (actually, we prefer the term security assessment) [...]


The Nuts & Bolts of Networking

Posted: 11 Apr 2011 08:55 AM PDT

Networking is a method that is used to build relationships. These relationships could be with classmates, co-workers, business partners, vendors, service providers and even family. We often attend family reunions where we meet new and distant relations. This is an excellent vehicle for networking.


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Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Networking Articles and Tips

Networking Articles and Tips

Disaster Recovery Planning & Business Impact Analysis

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 06:38 AM PST

Disaster Recovery Planning & Business Impact Analysis Increased dependency by the business over recent years on computerized information systems  Increased recognition of the impact that a serious incident could have on the business   Need to establish a formal process to be followed when a disaster occurs  An intention to lower costs or losses arising from serious incidents   Need to develop [...]


What is Disaster Recovery Plan ?

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 06:30 AM PST

Disaster Recovery Plan  or DRP is  often referred to synonymously as a business continuity plan (BCP) — is a comprehensive set of measures and procedures put into place within an organization to ensure that essential, mission critical resources and infrastructures are maintained or backed up by alternatives during various stages of a disaster.   Disaster Recovery Plan [...]


What is Disaster Recovery ?

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 06:13 AM PST

Disaster Recovery is process for resuming business after a disruptive event which can include something as catastrophic as a earthquake or as relatively small as a computer virus. Disaster recovery is the process, policies and procedures related to preparing for recovery or continuation of technology infrastructure critical to an organization after a natural or human-induced disaster. [...]


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Friday, December 24, 2010

Networking Articles and Tips

Networking Articles and Tips

Denial of Service Attacks

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 02:49 AM PST

Denial of service attacks are not new. However, the recent increase of their power and their use by organized criminal organizations make necessary to consider them as one of the major issues IT infrastructures will have to face in the next few years. Trying to defeat those attacks without understanding their technical aspects is illusory. [...]


How To Test Intrusion Prevention System

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 01:33 AM PST

Intrusion Prevention System or IPS are new technology-based products that intend to detect and block attacks before they reach the target network. As they are to be deployed inline into the internal network they must be tested. However the lack of standard methodology often lower the accuracy of tests, and several issues may be raised [...]


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