Security

HTTP and Web Hosting Threats This is Part 9 of Securing Your WHS & Network.  This part identifies the risks and benefits of using the Internet to share public information.   Security and privacy issues related to the use of computers available for public use and web hosting of non-sensitive information are identified.  We explain how [...]

Internet Threats and the Network Router This is Part 8 of the Securing Your WHS & Network series.  In this part we address the threats and vulnerabilities that can be expected by being connected to the Internet.  We explain the role of the router, its capabilities, and its limitations.  We look at several methods that [...]

Email Threats This is Part 7 on Securing Your WHS & Network. In this section we will address: Threats and vulnerabilities that can be introduced by email messages; Identify methods used by hackers to obtain personal information or to place malicious programs on your computer; and Make recommendations as to how all email users can be [...]

Securing Your Network – Chapter 3 This is Part 6 on Securing Your WHS & Network. We have classified the threats to the network into three major categories.  Part 4 addressed threats associated with the computer user.  Part 5 addressed general network threats. This part gives an explanation of how Wireless data is encrypted and decrypted using [...]

Securing The Network – Chapter 2 This is Part 5 on Securing Your WHS & Network. Part 5 looks that the threats and vulnerabilities that are associated with the local area network (LAN).  We provide an explanation of DHCP and NAT.  We explain how an Internet connection is shared by other computers on the LAN.  [...]

Securing the Network – Chapter 1 This is Part 4 on Securing Your WHS & Network. We hope that we are providing a comprehensive explanation of computer security as it relates to your Windows Home Server and network. We introduced many terms and technologies in Parts 1 through 3 and there are many references made to [...]

This is the third part on Securing Your WHS & Network. Internet Service Provider Performance In this part we explain the different types of Internet service provider or ISP interface, service, and equipment that are normally used by home and small business networks.  We explain the different types of Internet service provided by cable, telephone, [...]

Network Topology and Security This is the second part on Securing Your WHS & Network. We understand that those who are participating in this blog have a wide disparity of technical capabilities.  We want to provide comprehensive coverage and explain the technology in an easy to read format.  Dividing this topic in to multiple parts [...]