Network Security

When a browser accesses an SSL-protected website, the browser automatically sends a request to the server, asking for the SSL Public Key. The browser processes this Public Key and sends a reply...

The holidays are fast approaching and more and more people are shopping online. While you are shopping online, there are identity thieves just waiting to take your information. To significantly...

You own a home business and you have taken the necessary steps to secure your computer and your LAN network. You have installed anti-virus and spyware software. Your firewall is operational. You...

My experience with children using the internet in my home ranges from 6 year olds to teenagers. I will share with you the best and cheapest methods I have found to control their access and the...

All devices connected to the Internet are assigned an IP address, a unique identification number. This number can be used to trace your location, and, with the cooperation of your Internet...

This tutorial will help you forward(Open) ports for a linksys router. Although the fundamentals learned here can be applied to any router. By forwarding ports you can have access to video game...

I assume you already know a little about Online Privacy and the basics of Cyber-Security. But there are other ways that people online can figure out who you might be, and you need to be aware. ...

Most schools and corporations are protected from visiting outside websites to help reduce spam and intruder attacks. This guide will show you how to access Facebook, MySpace and any other site...

The Sonic Wall filtering program is a firewall used by network administrators in school and work environments to prevent users from accessing certain types of Web pages. The program typically...

There are times you might want to hide your IP (Internet Protocol) address. Your IP address can reveal information about your location and ISP (Internet Service Provider) that could be used by...

Wireless routers are devices which allow an incoming Internet connection, such as that from a cable or DSL modem, to be split into a wireless signal which can be accessed by any computer in the...

Computer hackers can create havoc within your IT deployments. While many of us work tirelessly to protect our networks, sometimes holes in our security strategies develop and a hacker will exploit...

Wireless technology has made connecting hardware easier than ever. Instead of a labyrinth of cords and plugs all searching for power and connection, we now have the capability to link multiple...

This article will teach you how to resolve an IP address to a computer name.

One of the major role of a systems or network administrator is to secure the network. This can be done by using not only passwords and encryption software, but also by adding firewalls and...