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A password is a common form of authentication and is often the only barrier between you and your personal information. There are several tools that attackers use to assist in guessing or cracking a password. By creating a complex password and keeping it confidential, you make it more difficult for hackers to gain unauthorized access to your information. Why do I need a Password? ...
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The following are some basic recommendations from LSU ITS regarding how to secure your home network. Turn On Your Firewall Firewalls can be hardware or software Hardware firewalls plug directly into your modem and can be used to protect multiple computers. These are used more frequently by businesses as opposed to those who need a solution for home use. Software firewalls...
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Most phishing scams can be avoided by sticking to these basic principles: 1. Treat ALL LINKS as if they are suspicious. (Links include Web Addresses & URLs) 2. Log in with your LSU PAWS ID at official lsu.edu...
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General Information Solid State Drives (SSDs) are quickly replacing traditional, mechanical, hard disk drives due to their higher speed, lower power consumption, lighter weight, and being more shock proof. However, traditional whole disk erasing utilities like Darik's Boot and Nuke (DBAN) do not work well with SSDs because the placement of data blocks is not as predictable as...
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Email headers: Fraudulent or Legitimate? Overview: Email is a quick and convenient method for communication, but it was never designed to be secure. When you receive a message, email clients and web services by default display information like who it is from, who it was sent to, etc. However, it is trivial for potential attackers to 'spoof' or 'forge' this information to make it...
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Imaging through System Center: PXE Booting 1. Before attempting to PXE boot, verify that network stack boot options are enabled in the BIOS. This may look different depending on the manufacturer and age of the machine. Picture below is the BIOS option for a Dell from the year 2019, where the setting is found under "System Configuration" -> "Integrated NIC" -> "Enable UEFI Network Stack" ->...
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Louisiana Database Security Breach Notification Law (Act 499 of 2005 Regular Session) The privacy and financial security of individuals are increasingly at risk due to the widespread collection of personal information. As a result, over 30 states, including Louisiana, have passed laws that require residents to be notified when their "personal information" is compromised. SB205 Act 499,...
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