Archive for April, 2009

Ethical Hacker: On the Good Side of Hacking

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009
IT (Information Technology) security is so important nowadays that companies hire ethical hackers to help them test the strength of their IT Security. Such consensual hacking activity is done by contract between an Ethical Hacker and an organization, which without the contract would have the particular hacking activity be deemed illegal in the United States & in many other countries. This hacking phenomenon is called ethical hacking. The best of such ethical hackers have probably obtained certification from EC-Council like Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Security Analyst (ECSA), or Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI).

How does ethical hacking help companies? By having a reputable ethical hacker attempt to infiltrate a company’s IT system, the company will be able to improve the security of the system by fixing the security weaknesses identified by the ethical hacker. This process may include the ethical hacker successfully breaching the company’s IT system’s existing security measures. Consequently, this ensures that dangerous hackers will find it more difficult or even impossible to do their evil deeds on the improved IT system. This practice of hiring an ethical hacker is beneficial to many companies, reflected by a recent study that shows salaries in the IT security space continue to rise despite the current global economic downturn.

To further progress in this career as an ethical hacker, one may want to receive training from EC-Council; a leader in IT Security training. Courses offered are Security Fundamentals, Ethical Hacking, Penetration Testing, Computer Forensics, Disaster Recovery, & Secure Programming; covering topics like Google Hacking, Enumeration, the Hacking Cycles, & much more! Also check out the list of upcoming iClass events in each of EC-Council’s training modalities. IT professionals can attend EC-Council courses online with instructor-led training through iClass. The profession of ethical hackers proves to show the public today that not all hackers are criminals as how popular media had led them to believe in the past.

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Babel Yak Russian Lesson 1 Video

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009
This video is the first of thirty free Russian language videos provided by Babel Yak. Their method for learning Russian language is one of the best. It would be better for the viewer to have prior basic knowledge of Russian Cyrillic alphabets & Russian numbers before attempting any Russian language exercises.

Try to say whichever word of the sentences that you can recall. Pretty soon, after ample practice & watching the videos over & over again, you will be familiar with the Russian words & easier understand to communicate with Russian speakers.

The Russian translated words that you will learn in this language video:

1) Miss, excuse me.
2) Do you understand English?
3) I do not understand English.

Asus’s Optical Drive & Fingerprint Reader Netbook

Saturday, April 18th, 2009
Asus, the world’s popular netbook manufacturer has got another netbook version up its sleeve or more accurately, in the closet. The Eee PC 1004DN comes equipped with an optical Drive & biometric fingerprint reader, an absolute rarity for any current netbook. How they managed to squeeze the new features in a 10” netbook is certainly a step forward. Note that the specifications are still among the best of current netbooks. There is no confirmation from Asus about the availability & price for the Eee PC 1004DN. There is a possibility that this version will be further updated with a touch screen & offered with Windows 7 but it is mere speculation on my part.

Some features of the Eee PC 1004DN netbook:

• Intel Atom N280 (1.66GHz) processor
• 10-inch 1024×600 screen
• chicklet keyboard
• six-cell battery
• Intel GN40 chipset with GMA 4500M graphics
• 2GB of RAM
• 120GB hard drive
• Bluetooth
• 802.11n
• 1.3 megapixel webcam
• ExpressCard slot