Security Testing Tip: ShieldsUP

The Gibson Research Corporation is a world renown organization and has freeware tools available to help you assess your public facing security. ShieldsUp is a tool that helps you identify areas of concern on your router.

Please visit their website to test your Internet connectivity security: https://www.grc.com/intro.htm.

• NOTE: RIPEVA is not affiliated with the organization in anyway. This post is for information purposes only.

Security Fundamentals: What is access control?

Access control provides the mechanism for ensuring that only authorized personnel can access certain organizational information.

• NOTE: As the value of the information to the organization increases, more strict access control mechanisms are needed.