Initial setup of an Astaro Security Gateway v8

Today we have five Astaro videos. The featured video of the day demonstrates how to initially setup the Astaro Security Gateway v8 VMware image. We also take a look at altering the webadmin port, automatic backups, viewing licenses and creating a mail administrator role.

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Performing a Windows hotfix scan with Rapid7 NeXpose

Today we have five Rapid7 videos. The featured video of the day demonstrates how to perform a Windows hotfix scan. We also take a look at scheduling scans, viewing scan history, generating CSV reports and scanning a linux system with NeXpose.

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Browsing scan results with Nessus 4.2

Today we have two Nessus videos. The featured video of the day demonstrates how to browse your Nessus scan results with having to generate and download a report. We also take a look at generating HTML reports with Nessus 4.2.

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Sourcefire Vulnerability Report 2009/2010

Today we have five Sourcefire videos. Each video presents a vulnerability report from the Sourcefire VRT for October, November, December 2009 and January and February 2010. I have enjoyed watching the monthly release of these videos and decided to post them for everybody. Stay tuned for more next month!

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Bullguard Internet Security 9.0 Review

Here’s a review on the latest software from Bullguard Internet Security 9.0 system. This software release happens to be more than an upgrade of version 8.0 and the interface improvements and ease of use make it much more user friendly.

In one of Bullguard’s press releases they state that most people don’t really care how something works, they just want it to work.  This seems to be a fair and accurate statement and Bullguard have actually come close to achieving this with the various simplifications they’ve made to Internet Security 9.0.

Version 9.0 has a simple stylish interface with a number of icons that let you choose what you want to do.  There are nine main icons on display: Scan for viruses, Backup your data, Allow/Block programs, Contact support, Online Drive, System status, Check for updates, Your Bullguard account, and Upgrade.  Everything is clear and simple to use, so if you want to scan your pc, simply click on the icon. Want to back up your pc, click the icon for this and so on.  Overall, the software has been designed with the user in mind, and the feel is friendly and relaxed.

The key features of the software are pretty much the same as you’d expect with most internet security software setups, with a few additions.  You get:
·         Anti-virus
·         Anti-phishing
·         Spam filter
·         Instant messaging protection

Instant messaging protection which has been missing from many products is now included in the Bullguard Internet Security 9.0. Another major advantage is the 24/7 support and 5GB of backup space that’s included with the ability to create a customized scan of your system versus the traditional quick/complete scans that are offered by other products.

Overall, this software is easy to use, has a simple stylish user interface, and does everything you need it to prevent threats and secure your computer from viruses, hackers, spam and more. It’s an almost maintenance free software.

Testing my ISP bandwidth with Check Point Smartview Monitor

Today we have a Check Point video. The featured video of the day demonstrates how you can utilize Check Point’s Smartview Monitor to ensure that your ISP is providing the bandwidth that you pay for.

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Peter Giannoulis
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Web 2.0 control with Panda Internet Cloud Protection

Today we have five Panda Security videos. The featured video of the day demonstrates how to control Web 2.0 with Panda Internet Cloud Protection. We also provide videos for a feature overview, quick start guide, reporting and file control.

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Syncing RAM to disk with TippingPoint IPS

Today we have a TippingPoint video. The featured video of the day demonstrates how to force the sync of RAM to disk on a TippingPoint IPS device.

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Analzying Cisco PIX logs for malware

By: John Smith

The purpose of this post is to show people how I grabbed Syslog data from my pix allowing me to grab the URI Stem of all outgoing sessions and log them into a SQL Server.  Afterward, I will be able to run key queries to be able to troll for .exe, .dll, .tgz and any other problem extensions.  Also, I can upload the latest malware list data and cross reference it with the information in my database which will allow me to see if any of my systems are phoning home to a botnet master, malware distribution site, etc.  This is basically a take on my edgesightunderthehood.com post on monitoring APT with Edgesight.

The first order of business is to get the logs to the syslog server.  I start by creating a filter that will grab the logs.

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Creating a scan policy with Tenable Security Center 4

Today we have a Tenable Network Security video. The featured video of the day demonstrates how to create multiple scan policies using Tenable Security Center 4.

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