Whitepapers and Downloads

The goal of the whitepapers and downloads 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 cybersecurity concerns, ethical hacking tips, and educational training aids focused on IT security.

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. Cybersecurity has never been more important. 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 interviews Cybersecurity expert Michael Gregg, 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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Links, News, and Events

The cyber 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.

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 links are provided as a service to help in that regard.

NEWS

ESPN What the Hack! - Cyber security expert Michael Gregg,  is interviewed by ESPN on news that a French judge issued a national arrest warrant for Floyd Landis and his coach in connection with a case of computer hacking at a French doping laboratory.

CNBC There is a virus for that - Cyber security expert Michael Gregg,  explains the new threats facing iPhone users and security issues related to Apple iPhone exploits released at Black Hat.  Business users should be aware of possible security risks to sensitive data stored on smart phones and mobile devices.

KIAH News Interview on iPhone Trojan Apps - Security experts such as Michael Gregg are warning that Storm8 and Aurora Feint may be just a few of the Trojaned applications that can be downloaded for the iPhone.  Learn more about this threat targets iphone and jail broken devices.

Fox Business News TV Interview - This segment appeared on Fox News and discusses why China is a risky environment for U.S. businesses worried about hacking and loss of intellectual property.

Houston TV Interview - IE Threat - This segment appeared on Houston local news and features Michael Gregg discussing browser hijacking

Fox National News - The code that was used to hack Gmail accounts in China is now publicly available on the Internet, and security experts such as Michael Gregg are urging computer users throughout the world to be highly vigilant.

Browser Hijacking - This segment appeared on a CBS evening news show and features Michael Gregg discussing browser hijacking

Security News - Michael Gregg, cybersecurity expert and certified ethical hacker (CEH) offers tips for staying safe online this holiday shopping season. This informative segment appeared on a Houston TV morning show.

CyberMonday - Michael Gregg is interviewed by local TV affiliate KIAH Channel 39 Houston on cyber security and safe on-line shopping tips for the holidays. Take a look to learn some easy security practices for shopping on-line.

On-line Safe Shopping - Michael Gregg is interviewed by Kiplinger magazine on how to protect yourself online.  Mr. Gregg, a cybersecurity consultant for Fortune 500 companies and the federal government, stated, "the volume of attacks that target Internet users has been on the rise this year"  Learn how to protect yourself form hackers and prevent identity theft.

Cyber-Terrorism - Michael Gregg is interviewed by NPR on cyber- terrorism and on the role of ethical hacking.  Mr. Gregg stated, "Ethical hacking and penetration testing plays a critical role in helping secure this nations critical infrastructure."  The audio content can be found here. 

Hackers Target Cell Phones - Michael Gregg is interviewed by ABC news on the threats of cell phone hacking.  Mr. Gregg was quoted in the television interview as saying " cell phones are like computers were in the early 90s, before firewalls and anti-virus software. One wrong click on an incoming text or e-mail and all the information on your phone becomes instantly vulnerable."

CyberWar - Michael Gregg is interviewed for this article on Internet News on the effects of an all-out cyber war and how it would be impossible to control. Hackers could be planning to target critical infrastructure.

Phone Hacking Threat - Michael Gregg is interviewed by the New York Times on why the threat of bad guys hacking into your phone may remain minimal, it is not non-existent. 

New Cell Phone Risk - While we have had to live with botnets for quite some time Mr. Michael Gregg demonstrates what many believe is the first proof of concept cell phone botnet. Such a tool could be used to infected a users cell phone without their knowledge.  

Hacker Halted - Information on Michael Gregg's presentation at Hacker Halted. Not long ago hackers concentrated their efforts on malicious software that was designed for recognition, fame, and glory. Today's information age attack vectors have changed.

ACFEI Conference - Join Michael Gregg at the ACFEI conference as he will walk attendees through a computer attack, detailing how the criminal moves from foot printing a system to gaining complete control.

Teaching Computer Security - Michael Gregg is interviewed by the El Paso Times newspaper on Computer Hacking. "You are constantly fighting trying to keep hackers from getting into your network. We teach people how to proactively handle attacks and defeat hackers."

Security Assessment - Michael Gregg met with Jamaican official and was asked to speak to the importance of computer security and how to better secure government facilities. This interview talks more about the visit,  

Network Penetration Testing - Have you ethically hacked your business network? Michael Gregg was interviewed by SearchNetworking and answers why this is an important activity.  More than half polled had not conducted a network penetration test

Penetration Testing Training - Superior Solutions received a warm welcome in San Antonio during a recent ethical hacking training event for military personal. This article appeared in the San Antonio Express News.

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


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.


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