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MY TAKE: A path for SMBs to achieve security maturity: start small controlling privileged accounts

The Last Watchdog

Some context about remote desktop controls: Back in 2001, when company networks were assembled around on-premises data centers, Microsoft began including RDC in all versions of Windows. The software giant’s intent was to make it more convenient and efficient for system administrators to perform Windows upkeep.

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AIIM's Information Management Training - Cost, Options, and FAQs

AIIM

AIIM training has a long history, going back to 2001 when AIIM developed the Fundamentals of ECM System Implementation course. It is targeted to individuals responsible for developing or implementing metadata models, thesauri, and taxonomies, including but not limited to records managers and IT system administrators.

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Weekly podcast: Memcached DDoS attacks, Equifax (once again) and Alexa

IT Governance

It says: “Blocking port 11211 is a starting point for defenses and will prevent systems on your network from being used as reflectors. Somewhat unsurprisingly, many Twitter users have drawn comparisons with HAL 9000 refusing to open the pod bay doors in 2001: A Space Odyssey. I’m sorry, Dave. I’m afraid I can’t do that.”.