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Myth vs. reality: Wireless SSIDs
Do you ever wonder sometimes how it is that some ideas just won't die? Like the thought that not broadcasting your wireless network's SSID will somehow make you more secure? This is a myth that needs to be forcibly dragged out behind the woodshed, strangled Read More...
Posted 16 October 07 12:08 by Steve Riley | 15 Comments   
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What motivates a journalist?
OK, I have to unload a burden here. I often interact with the tech press in various places throughout the world. I've had wonderful, productive meetings with many fine journalists. New Zealand and Malaysia particularly stand out in my memory. However, Read More...
Posted 18 January 06 03:52 by Steve Riley | 4 Comments   
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How to secure your wireless network
I'm now a contributing editor for TechNet Magazine . Everyone with a TechNet subscription automatically receives it; if you don't have one, you can still get the magazine free . The magazine's published three issues so far: Winter 2005 , Spring 2005 , Read More...
Posted 11 November 05 11:43 by Steve Riley | 3 Comments   
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August article: 802.1X on wired networks considered harmful
Several months ago I learned from Svyatoslav Pidgorny, Microsoft MVP for security, about a problem in 802.1X that makes it essentially useless for protecting wired networks from rogue machines. Initially I was a bit skeptical, but the attack he described Read More...
Posted 11 August 05 10:55 by Steve Riley | 16 Comments   
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