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DDoS Attack Metrics for 2013 [Infographic]

July 29, 2013 by Paul Salmon

Getting yourself informed on DDoS attack trends from quarter to quarter through the year is a vital part in understanding and preventing these attacks on your data and security. Only through obtaining accurate facts and figures will you able to get yourself properly learned and well-prepared in the event you need protection. Take a look at this infographic to get a clear and coherent review, through stats and figures, of DDoS attacks from the first quarter of 2013, compared to the second quarter.

In merely a single quarter, DDoS attacks have grown not only in size, but power and duration as well. This infographic will give a break down on the comparison of total DDoS attacks, DDoS attack modes, and average duration, bandwidth, and packets-per-second. From the first quarter to the second, the percentage of total DDoS attacks has went up a full 20 percent, while average duration has increased 10 percent. Get detailed info on all aspects of DDoS attacks from the first to second quarter, through this infographic.

FAQ: Securing Your Wireless Network

June 5, 2013 by Paul Salmon

Ever since I have been writing posts about securing home wireless routers, I have been asked many questions about such security. Many of the questions were the same, such as what happens if you forget your router’s password, while others have been about how best to secure a wireless router.

Since I have received quite a few questions over the years, I decided to gather the questions in a post and then add my answers to those questions. Of course, if you have additional questions you can continue to send them to me, or write them in the comments section of this post.

Why Your Wireless Network May Not Be As Secure As You Think

February 26, 2016May 30, 2013 by Paul Salmon

I have written several posts on securing a wireless router. I have even written posts that provide step-by-step detail on how to secure specific models of wireless routers. While you should enable WPA2 and use a strong passphrase, that may not be enough to keep your wireless network protected by unauthorized users. In many routers manufactured today, there is a known issue related to a technology that has been pushed by the wireless industry to make setting up and securing a wireless network easier.

Need to Hide Your IP Address? VPNs Can Help

May 28, 2013March 26, 2013 by Guest Blogger

In this age of the Internet, many people are trying to find ways to keep themselves protected online, by hiding their IP address, for various reasons. Some may just want the privacy aspect of being anonymous, while others may want to access specific services without being monitored. Privacy has always been at the forefront of technology, and with the Internet, privacy has become a big issue.

There are many reasons why you might want to hide your IP address when accessing the internet. Some of the most common include:

How Virtual Private Networks Can Protect Your Mobile Device

December 3, 2012 by Amy

Needing a safe way to communicate through the World Wide Web has never been more crucial. You no longer need a computer to log on. Your handheld mobile device can fit in your pocket and go pretty much everywhere with you, which means you’re that much more vulnerable to hackers since you’re spending more time on these networks. There are several ways to safeguard yourself, however, and here’s a good one to read up on: VPNs.

The Possibilities of VPN

October 1, 2012August 29, 2012 by Guest Blogger

The initials VPN stand for Virtual Private Networks. VPN’s are a safe means of communication through the internet and are able to link internet sites from all over the world. It can work on any data service standard. A VPN provider, a private user or company can manage a VPN and the main users of this technology are huge corporations and institutions.

Why Network Cabling Your Home Can Beat Wireless

August 15, 2013April 26, 2012 by Guest Blogger

It seems that with every time a new technology comes along, everyone needs to have it and traditional methods get sunned no matter how useful they still are. Although wireless networks are handy for a number of reasons, such as connecting phones and easy access anywhere, there are many advantages of network cabling, hence why schools and businesses still rely on it. Not only is it good in these sectors but it can be of use for your home networks and connections too!

How Small Businesses Should Secure Their Networks

August 15, 2013April 11, 2012 by Paul Salmon

Computing systems are an integral part of any volume of business. Most of the day to day activities are dependent on computers. Hence, these systems should be protected from both offline and online attacks. Your business requires a comprehensive policy on security.

You should know what kind of technologies should be deployed to boost productivity. You should not compromise on security while being lured by productivity. Let us find more about how small businesses can protect their systems and networks from various threats.