IT Security Blog

Checking the Registry Integrity of your Computer

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Ordinarily, all computers would evidently slow down owing to the number of programs installed and running and exposure over the web which injects some files for proper browsing of sites. At some point, boot-up speed of most computers as well as immediate shutdowns as performed by users may encounter some delays. These are only proper since the registry would be open to a lot of modifications from such activities.

Fixing Registries

This is why some companies have developed registry checkers and cleaners such as Registry Mechanic, to be able to determine the modifications and problems that have affected certain areas of the computer. Among the known issues would be improper deletion of shortcuts or programs without using the add/remove option on the control panel of the Windows operating system. This alone leaves a conflict that makes computers adjust to such occurrences.

Another thing is that of cookies gathered from the web. While cookies are stored in the temporary IE folder of a computer, some may tend to change some configurations on the machine and thus slow it down.

Registry cleaners are not guaranteed to speed up a computer speed at an instant. A user must also thoroughly evaluate if such modifications are okay for removal. A wrong decision may eventually make things worse, hence if a person is unsure, consulting computer experts or even the web for advice prior to action would be advisable.

Scheduling Software Patch Updates and Upgrades

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Computer Programmer

Most software tools that are used today are not perfect. Weaknesses and loopholes that may encounter system operation conflicts and problems will only be natural, especially for programs that are either not immediately compatible or are prone to breakdowns every now and then. The need for a continuous development as far as applying patches and updates towards such software, such as programming languages and operating systems like Windows and Linux, is a necessity.

This is only normal considering that chinks in the armor of anything will always be revealed at times when people least expect it. This is a continuing and ongoing trend that all software developers and administrators need to attend to, considering that as the height of demand for accurate programs are increasing, the same holds true for the need to provide features and flexibility on the programming aspect of installed systems for smooth flow of automations in most business organizations and entrepreneurial undertakings.

[tags]programmer, patch updates, systems, operating system, windows, linux [/tags]

The Deal with Linux and Windows Operating Systems

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Operatings Systems Layout

A lot of workstations and servers will always have the choice of selecting which operating system to used. Without question, Microsoft’s Windows Server Operating Systems is the first thing in mind to be used although Linux has had its share of being the best alternative operating system today.

The deal here would be efficiency and reliability. This is just the backend of most systems and the choice for which operating system to use would all depend on the programming language and database compatibility with regards to OS preference.

There has been a number of programming softwares that are developed and used today. For each one, like Sybase and Visual Basic, software developing companies have gone to the extent of even making special compatibility towards preferred OS of end-users. This serves as a basis for comparison in determining on which platform that preferred programming software would be entirely performing better. This allows flexibility for users and a wider array of possibilities for systems administrators and developers who compile useful executable programs today.

How to Implement Server Security Policies and Access

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Security Policies

More and more companies have geared towards technology as far as using it to aid their daily operations and storing transactions for records of individual transactions. Most users are given certain privileges and rights for access towards the main server that holds the programs altogether. User policies and access are defined and declared, so that each can have specific access and user restrictions to avoid any discrepancies and problems that may occur. Such would only be natural for technology relying companies, since developed and installed programs would usually be prone to modifications and debugging along the way.

It is the duty of the appointed administrator in close relation with department heads to determine the level of access to provide to the users who will be using the system. Levels are meant to define with regards to finding up to which level access will be granted to most users who will be inputting and referring data into the system. Besides, access levels and security policies are a good way to safeguard information and avoid eventual sabotage for the entire systems in unlikely situations both internally and externally.

Beware of E-mail Attachments in your E-Mail

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Malware and Spyware

Electronic mail has become the buzz of the town in recent years and while some use e-mail as a means of cheaper and faster ways of sending messages and files over the Internet, it cannot be discounted that some use e-mail as a form of exploit as well, by send unrecognized files to various recipients who in the same way may not know the harmful effects that such files would bring to their personal workstations.

While there are various means of supplying computer protection such as firewalls and anti-virus protection for single and networked computers, some harmful file just tends to get past them. That is why there are specific softwares used for specific infections, particularly the Trojan developed files that do their work unnoticed.

So the next time you get mail from someone who has an attachment with questionable file name extensions, better think twice before clicking or opening it. It may cause more pain than enjoyment in most cases.

[tags]spyware,malware,trojans,security[/tags]

Back Up Files for Added Security

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At the rate that hackers and more people are becoming wiser as far as discovering technology and its flaws today, the best way is to have ready back-up procedures for databases and important documents and spreadsheets just in case of system intrusion and crashes. While it is true that most companies are continuously developing software to be able to limit such malicious intentions, it cannot be discounted that the safest way is to have ready back-ups which can be easily restored at any time of their liking.

Archiving and Backup Files

The question is when to back-up and what to back up. For most people, backing up periodically is the common practice. But for more important documents and reference materials, archiving them as often as possible is the safest way to be sure. People should not wait for the last minute to back-up their files since with the fast pace of technology comes the fast pace development of hackers today.

[tags]backup,archiving,network security[/tags]