Links

Organizations must protect their most valuable, digital assets in an intelligent, measurable way. This is why Superior Solutions, Inc. security experts offer intelligent strategies that simplify security while fortifying the organization.  The following tools and links are provided as a service to help in that regard.

TOOLS

Hacking Tools - Looking for the best security tools? Check out this great list complied by insecure.org. Anyone in the security field would be well advised to go over the list and investigate tools they are unfamiliar with.

Linux Hacking CDs - This page is here to provide a comprehensive, easy-to-search list of all available bootable Linux-based Live CDs. Many different configurations are available including some for hacking, forensics, firewall, and security. 


CERTIFICATION LINKS

CompTIA - CompTIA certification programs including Security +, are the recognized industry standards for foundational-level information technology IT skills.

ASIS - As the emphasis on protecting people, property, and information increases, it has strengthened the demand for professional managers. To meet these needs, the ASIS International administers the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification program.

EC-Council - EC-Council offers a portfolio of e-Business certifications including ethical hacking (CEH) and forensics for professionals seeking specialized knowledge and advancement in career opportunities.

ISC2 - A global, not-for-profit organization dedicated to Maintaining a Common Body of Knowledge for Information Security [IS] and certifying industry professionals and practitioners in an international IS standard administering training and certification examinations. 


Information Systems Audit and Control Association - ISACA offers two well-known security certifications: Certified Information Security Auditor "CISA" and the the Certified Information Security Manager "CISM" certification. Testing is performed twice a year.

Check Point Certification Program - The Check Point Certified Professional (CPS) program enables you to gain security expertise with Check Point products. Those planning on self study should order the CPTS-DOC-VPN-01-S-NGFP3 and CPTS-DOC-VPN-02-S-NGFP3 courseware.

Security Certified Program - The Security Certified Program offers two levels of certifications: The Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP) program which is about defense and the Security Certified Network Architect (SCNA) program which is about trust. Both programs require the completion of two exams.

SECURITY INFORMATION SITES

ICAT - The ICAT Metabase is a searchable index of computer vulnerabilities. ICAT links users into a variety of publicly available vulnerability databases and patch sites, thus, enabling users to find and fix the vulnerabilities existing on their systems.

Security Forest- A great site for vulnerability research.  Security Forest is an exploitation framework similar to Metasploit. 

TechTarget - Targeted media for IT networking and security professionals.

LINK PARTNERS

Digital Integrity Solutions - Our Indiana  based Security Solutions & Vulnerability Assessment Partner. 

www.hakin9.org - Produces a magazine about hacking and IT security, covering techniques of breaking into computer systems, defenses and protection methods.

All About Projectors - Need the ability to make a great presentation. If so you will need a great projector. 

Training-Classes.com - Nationwide list of training schools and providers. 

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Downloads and Whitepapers

The IT security experts at Superior Solutions, Inc. are frequently featured in leading publications, magazines and at industry events. They focus on topics spanning the security landscape. The goal of downloads and whitepapers offered here is to help you better manage and mitigate the digital security risks inherent in doing business today. Download any of the articles, tools, or PowerPoint slides below to learn more about a range of security concerns, market trends, and educational training aids.

IT SECURITY WHITEPAPERS

Preventing Identity Theft - Businesses are increasingly  information. This can be especially burdening on small and medium-sized businesses because of their size and manpower. If they fail to handle this information properly, they may be just one click away from disaster. Hackers may target your organization's databases to harvest username, credit card numbers, and more!

Security Basics - It's a given that IT security is a critical component in today's business world. However, it's still hard for small and medium-sized businesses to apply the manpower and money needed to accomplish the job effectively. There is a list of the Top 10 items you should check out before starting your security project.

Choosing a Server Upgrade - When the support runs out on your aging servers, you'll need to decide what to upgrade to. Our experts explain three options for upgrading servers in small and medium-sized companies.

CISSP Author Interview- The CISSP Certification has continued to grow. GoCertify interviewed the author of the new CISSP Exam Cram to hear his thoughts and comments about this respected certification.

Assessing for Security Success - It's no secret that many small and medium-sized businesses can't afford to hire full-time IT security professionals. How should they determine their most critical assets? A vulnerability assessment is an important part of the security process. Our experts explain one possible approach. 

War Driving - Who's Browsing Your Network? - Sales of wireless networking equipment is on the rise. More organizations are adopting it each day. Even though the overall awareness of security has never been higher, individuals seem to have no problem setting up unsecured wireless networks. These networks are vulnerable to hacking attacks.

Packet Filtering and ICMP - Gaining the skills to decode packet level communication can help in troubleshooting network problems, improve performance, and protect against cyber-attack.

The Security + Certification - Security+ certification requires you to pass a single exam costing $199. Although there's only one test, it covers a very wide range of security knowledge. If you are working toward the SCNA or CISSP exam, this would be a good first step.

TCP/IP Addressing and Subnetting - Networking requires you have a thorough understanding of how an IP address is built from binary and octets, what a subnet mask is, and what default gateway is used for. This IP Subnetting tutorial and practice questions will help you gain those needed skills.

The CEH Certification - The Certified Ethical Hacker program has seen increased attention. As such, we have put together a free practice test for those studying for the 312-50 CEH exam.

RFID Trends — What to Expect in 2005 - Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags are extremely small electronic devices that are comprised of a microchip and antenna. These devices send out small amounts of information when activated. Retailers are excited about this technology as it gives them the ability to forget about barcode scanning.

DOWNLOADS

Protecting Laptop Computers - Surveys show that laptops are one of the most frequently stolen pieces of corporate equipment. These PowerPoint slides examine some ways that organizations can better protect these critical assets.

Understanding Classful Addressing - These slides will help you better understand the classful and subnetting process.

Sequence Number Prediction - Trying to better understand TCP and the sequence number process? If so, check out these slides as they will introduce the TCP sequence process and discuss some tools that are used for hijacking.

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