Storage vulnerabilities you can't afford to miss

These vulnerabilities seem almost too obvious, but they're quite pervasive in today's networks -- especially given the complexity of the information systems that network managers are responsible for today. Some are technical in nature and others I've seen are business-related, but they're certainly items you can't afford to overlook.

If you're a network manager responsible for the administration and security of your organization's critical stor

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age systems, it's time to find and fix these loopholes before they're exploited, leaving you caught in a jam. Network-based security controls aren't the answer; poor software development practices aren't going away and we all know that 'security awareness training' only goes so far. Root out these vulnerabilities in your storage systems and implement some reasonable controls at the lowest levels you can reach. It's an excellent way to layer security and batten down the hatches on the systems for which you're responsible. It's your last line of defense.

About the author:
Kevin Beaver is an independent information security consultant with Atlanta-based Principle Logic, LLC. He has more than 17 years of experience in IT and specializes in performing information security assessments. Kevin has authored five information security-related books including Hacking For Dummies,Hacking Wireless Networks For Dummies, The Practical Guide to HIPAA Privacy and Security Compliance (Auerbach).

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