Integrated Lights-Out, or iLO, is a proprietary embedded server management technology by HP (Hewlett-Packard) which provides out-of-band management facilities. HP iLO is combination of the iLO ASIC that is part of the server-board and the firmware that powers the ASIC. iLO is key to make the server operational and boot and it helps simplify server [...]
In this post, we are going to introduce you to a powerful tool in the field of network monitoring. It is better to read this blog first of all: Network Monitoring. The tool we are going to discuss is called Auvik network management and monitoring. It is a cloud-based software. Official site of the manufacturer [...]
8-Step to Secure Your Computer Whether you use your computer primarily for work tasks or personal use or both, it’s highly likely you want to keep it and its contents safe and secure. Keeping your computer secure helps you avoid malware and direct hacking attempts designed to steal your personal information. In this post, we’ll [...]
One of the most important ways to ensure that your online interactions are safe and secure is to protect your passwords. Also, the more powerful your password, the harder it is for a hacker to invade your system. A strong password: Is at least 12 characters long Is a combination of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, [...]
A brute force attack (exhaustive search) is a cryptographic hack that relies on guessing possible combinations of a targeted password until the correct password is discovered. This attack uses trial-and-error to guess login info, encryption keys, or find a hidden web page. Brute force attacks don’t employ an intellectual strategy. These attacks simply try using [...]
Authentication is the process of verifying the identity of a person or device. In fact, Authentication technology provides access control for systems by checking to see if a user's credentials match the credentials in a database of authorized users or in a data authentication server. The authentication process always runs at the start of the [...]
In recent years, issues such as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Biometric Authentication have become more common due to problems in traditional authentication methods. In fact, biometric methods can be considered a subset of MFA. In this post, we take a look at the most common methods used in biometric authentication. There are a number of [...]
Manage Identification and Authentication of People, Devices, and Services In this part of this tutorial, we'll take a look at Manage Identification and Authentication of People, Devices, and Services to help you understand the different aspects of authentication. Identity Management Implementation The core activity within identity and access management (IAM) is the management of [...]