Keeping Passwords Secure
As the web has evolved, so have the methods of collecting personal information. A large number of websites require visitors to register to gain access or participate. While the need for registration is understandable, tracking user names and passwords can be burdensome. Consider using software to store your passwords, in a safe accessible manner.
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Date: 2004-04-23
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Application Layer Filtering (ALF): What is it and How does it Fit into your Security Plan?
ALF, not a nickname for Alfred but an acronym for Application Layer Filtering, is one of the hottest new buzzwords in a jargon-laden security subfield: firewall technology. Firewall vendors are rushing to implement ALF into their firewall products, and/or beefing up their ALF implementations to compete with those of other vendors. But exactly what is ALF and is it a "must have" feature to look for when you buy a firewall, or just another bit of marketing hype?
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Date: 2004-04-23
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SSL: Myths and Magic
About once a week we get asked if we use SSL certificates. The answer may come as a surprise to our e-commerce friends, considering that we process hundreds of credit card transactions every month.
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Date: 2004-04-02
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