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 Issue
November 2005
In this issue of our Security Watch Newsletter, we bring you the latest
security alerts, plus we look at how to securely use wireless networking using
encryption, how auditing can improve the security of your systems, a guide to
what the small business should be monitoring, how to trust your administrators,
and the security benefits of Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack 2.
About BH Consulting
BH Consulting was founded in answer to demands for an independent consulting
firm to assist clients gain a competitive edge by achieving IT Operational
excellence in deploying, managing and securing their IT infrastructure. With
over 20 year’s experience, we provide you with access to in-depth expertise,
experience and technical know-how. Backed with our quality processes and
commitment to deliver, BH Consulting provides clients with quality solutions at
cost effective rates.
NEWS
Based on feedback from some of our readers we have included news
items that me be of interest to you.
Irish National IT Security Awareness day is November 17th.
http://www.makeitsecure.ie
Ernst & Young’s 8th annual Global Information Security Survey Shows Increased
regulatory compliance makes information security a boardroom issue.
http://www.ey.com/global/content.nsf/Ireland/Press-Releases-GISS-05
Three London based eBay scammers convicted.
http://news.zdnet.co.uk/0,39020330,39234745,00.htm
Interview with infamous ex-hacker Kevin Mitnick.
http://insight.zdnet.co.uk/0,39020415,39235710,00.htm
EU readies itself for .eu sunrise.
http://news.zdnet.co.uk/internet/ecommerce/0,39020372,39228248,00.htm
IT staff given retirement wake-up call.
http://news.zdnet.co.uk/business/0,39020645,39233178,00.htm
BH Consulting website update
We strive at BH Consulting to provide information that
is relevant and useful in securing and running your business. To this end we
have updated our range of whitepapers and the following are now available for
free download from our
website;
MALWARE THREAT WATCH
Current Threat Level - Normal
Risk Synopsis:Trojans are presently the predominant malware threat. Trojan
malware is a threat that allows hackers to get into and carry out dangerous
actions in affected workstations, such as capturing...
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here for more details.
Get more information on the latest updates on current threats at our
website;
FEATURES
Using Wireless Networking Safely
Yes, the Internet can be a dangerous place, with viruses, worms and SpyWare
lurking behind every URL and waiting to pounce on your PC every time you check
email. But that's nothing compared to what can happen with a wireless
hook-up.... Click
here for more details.
Auditing Your Systems Can Improve Security
Microsoft released nine security bulletins in October as part of its regular
patch release schedule. One of the bulletins includes a vulnerability in
Microsoft Distributed Transaction Coordinator (MSDTC). The... Click
here for more details.
Essential Network Monitoring for the SMB
The old adage An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
holds true today in the realm of network monitoring. Monitoring your servers,
the applications that run on them, and your network devices can alert you to
problems and give you a... Click
here for more details.
Do you trust your administrators?
That seemingly innocent question creates a serious dilemma in the
minds of a lot of people. While we all know what we’d like the answer to be, the
disappointing fact is that, increasingly, the true answer is the... Click
here for more details.
Exchange Server 2003 SP2 Improves Security
Microsoft released Service Pack 2 for Exchange Server 2003. The service pack
includes a number of new... Click
here for more details.
Free Security Scan
In partnership with Qualys, BH Consulting
are offering a for a free Network Security Scan so you can check how healthy
your network is. To find out more about what this service can do for you, visit
our free Network Security Scan.
Alternatively contact
us
or visit our website to get more details on our
risk assessment service.
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