OS Fingerprinting with ICMP

Operating System (OS) fingerprinting is the process of learning what operating system is running on a device. This can be used by the curious network administrator when they see a new device on the network. Most likely, however, OS fingerprinting is done by an unwarranted party on your network. Just as a bank robber may examine the outside of a bank and watch the comings…

Watch Your Tone: What Does Your Writing Say About Your Business?

A large part of marketing your business is the way that you talk to people. Whether through your web site, in your brochures, e-newsletters, marketing collateral or trade show displays, the way that you phrase your messages sets the tone for the verbal conversations that follow.

How To Identify a Profitable Affiliate Program

You see them everywhere... affiliate programs. They're a dime a dozen now days. With so many companies launching affiliate programs, how can you tell which ones might actually help you make money?

Making the Most of MCSE Electives For Windows NT and Windows 2000

Because Microsoft is retiring so many of its NT 4.0 related MCSE exams on December 31, 2000, life has gotten interesting for MCSEs who may be part of the way through the certification process. It also raises interesting questions about what electives people who are just finishing up their Windows NT 4.0 MCSEs should take, to get the best advantage of their choices when the…