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ON GUARD – Fraud Finder (Part 1)
So you think you're too smart to get taken by a con artist? Think again, because con artists take very smart people…
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DSL and Cable Modem Security
Although high speed internet access may not have reached you yet, it probably will soon. The advantages are obvious, but there's a dark side: security. I'm not going to talk about the more general aspects of securing your system here (I've done that in General Security), but only specifically about the issue of clear text passwords with telnet, pop, and ftp.
Little Box of Dreams
We are so very busy these days that we don't seem to have the time to make personal and career goals for ourselves. We have dreams and aspirations, but we don't take the time to map out a plan to make them happen. We simply accept what life throws at us and settle for the mediocre. But it doesn't need to be. We CAN change…
Cisco Launches New Knowledge Sharing Portal for Certified Customers
Cisco Systems, Inc. today announced the launch of a new community portal exclusively designed for Cisco certified individuals. The portal will provide an interactive forum for customers with valid Cisco certifications to network with Cisco subject matter experts, employees, partners, resellers and other customers as well as share and gather networking best practices.
Ten great ways to crush creativity
As economic upheaval rocks the business world it is tempting to batten the hatches, wait for the calm and pray that you'll emerge. But a more productive reaction would be to start innovating. Creativity, if used effectively, can be the ideal way to improve business operations, bolster staff morale and adapt for the future. The sad fact is that those companies that have not prepared…
Control Employees By Controlling Yourself
Dear EQ Coach: My administrative assistant is quite young (22) and often displays her emotions in an inappropriate manner when things aren't going well at home or with her family. Though I think I treat her very compassionately, and grant her a lot of flexibility, there are times that her sour, combative moods become unbearable-especially when at these times she also often arrives late to…
