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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| NGINX | 2/10/2012 | Paul Walsh |
| Q: To Paul I am not sure are you the right person to ask but if you are not can you please tell me ... A: There is four answers to your(1) It is possible that the NGINX website is having problems like being ... | ||
| DoS attack?? | 2/9/2012 | Paul Walsh |
| Q: Paul, For the last 4 days my site's home page (livingwithbugs.com/index.html) has been seeing an ... A: It does sound like a DoS attack, but i have no way to confirm unless i see the logs. Google will not ... | ||
| wireless security | 1/23/2012 | Paul Walsh |
| Q: I have two questions. Yesterday, my brother gave permission for a delivery driver to use our works ... A: (1) What a person can achieve with the wireless password and key depends on the network setup. So ... | ||
| security in public network | 1/19/2012 | Paul Walsh |
| Q: Paul Walsh I normally use the internet at home, but because of work and study I cannot always use ... A: The answer to your question is "it depends". The best way to try and keep safe from having your ... | ||
| security in public network | 1/19/2012 | Dave Mitch |
| Q: David Mitch I normally use the internet at home, but because of work and study I cannot always use ... A: As a generic thumb-rule, I'd recommend that you avoid use of public networks for checking your ... | ||
| Security. | 1/19/2012 | John Crout |
| Q: I want to know when it comes to software testing of websites what are some of things you should ... A: A direct "answer" is below, underneath "OWASP". Please note this barely scratches the surface of ... | ||
| Digital Bullets ? | 1/13/2012 | Paul Walsh |
| Q: I was walking past one of the conference rooms yesterday and one of the navy's network security ... A: In the context of what that security specialist was saying, "digital bullets" mean where an attacker ... | ||
| norton 2011 | 12/31/2011 | Paul Walsh |
| Q: Do you know if a red x in front of network security in firewall means theres proetection? This ... A: What is the best firewall to use in my experience is VIPRE Internet Security 2012. VIPRE will work ... | ||
| NAT by ISP | 12/28/2011 | Dave Mitch |
| Q: I am preparing for CCNA. Me and my trainer have a difference of opinion over ISPs using NAT. I say ... A: The NAT you see on the internal interface of your internet dsl modem is done so as to enable ... | ||
| Anti Spam Software | 12/10/2011 | John Crout |
| Q: John Crout. I am computer science student, and I am working on my undergraduation project, which is ... A: Google is your friend. Use the Advanced search features to change the dates on returned results. ... | ||
| scam? | 12/8/2011 | John Crout |
| Q: I have put a number of items on Craig's list the last several weeks. I have had success, but I have ... A: I like the question because it seems like it can be phrased other ways, too. Like "What does an ... | ||
| norton 2011 | 12/6/2011 | John Crout |
| Q: Do you know if a red x in front of network security in firewall means theres proetection? This ... A: The "X" means you are NOT protected. I'm not sure about what you are referring to where you wrote ... | ||
| norton 2011 | 12/6/2011 | Paul Walsh |
| Q: Do you know if a red x in front of network security in firewall means theres proetection? This ... A: In general any firewall with a red X means the firewall or some part of the security package is ... | ||
| Firewall settings | 12/5/2011 | John Crout |
| Q: I was helping my father with some computer issues over the phone. He had his actiontek pk5000 ... A: The picture show a cloud for the WAN, a wire from your ISP, and the ActionTec. Inside the Actiontec ... | ||
| Firewall settings | 12/5/2011 | John Crout |
| Q: I was helping my father with some computer issues over the phone. He had his actiontek pk5000 ... A: If what was turned off is the box that houses the Access Point (wifi), nobody would have been able ... | ||
| Internet speed booster | 11/29/2011 | John Crout |
| Q: My main question is that which is the best INTERNET speed booster? And I m using Avast and Comodo ... A: "Internet" speeds can't be boosted. Speed between two points can be boosted if they are below what ... | ||
| Home network security | 11/26/2011 | John Crout |
| Q: There is a device showing up as UbeeAP under my 'network infrastructure' on my windows 7 laptop. ... A: Don't know a lot of tomato users. Sounds like I can step up with my thinking. Thanks for the info ... | ||
| Home network security | 11/25/2011 | John Crout |
| Q: There is a device showing up as UbeeAP under my 'network infrastructure' on my windows 7 laptop. ... A: (Note that Time Warner may be the most common provider but is not going to be the only one). I ... | ||
| Home network security | 11/25/2011 | John Crout |
| Q: There is a device showing up as UbeeAP under my 'network infrastructure' on my windows 7 laptop. ... A: It's another Access Point (AP), aka "Wireless Gateway". Sometimes default authentication uses ... | ||
| Network CA | 11/12/2011 | Ramon Zammit |
| Q: I have a question, the University I attend installs a certificate on student and faculty laptops to ... A: i wouldnt do anything which doesnt comform with the rules of the university. so i am afraid its not ... | ||
| mac question | 10/21/2011 | John Crout |
| Q: I am getting a certification required or "this site is untrusted" when I try to login in banks or ... A: I'm guessing you're wondering what you "should" do so this is what I've explained. The browser is ... | ||
| Computer Security | 10/18/2011 | John Crout |
| Q: I am hoping you can settle an issue that has caused a disagreement between friends. My neighbor has ... A: You've mentioned two very important matters. One pertains to securing the WiFi connection, the ... | ||
| Computer Security | 10/18/2011 | Jonathan Yaniv |
| Q: This raises an issue that has caused a disagreement between friends. My neighbor has an unsecured ... A: If you don't mind, I'd like to split this into points so I make sure I cover everything. - " My ... | ||
| Sharing Unsecured Connections | 10/15/2011 | Jonathan Yaniv |
| Q: I know several people who use others' unsecured connections in their neighborhoods to connect to the ... A: The problem is someone could be connected to that network with your neighbour not knowing and sniff ... | ||
| Sharing Unsecured Connections | 10/13/2011 | Jonathan Yaniv |
| Q: I know several people who use others' unsecured connections in their neighborhoods to connect to the ... A: Yes they can if they are logging traffic through a proxy server and have a packet sniffer on the ... | ||
| HACKERS | 10/10/2011 | John Crout |
| Q: HOW DOES A HACKER GET INTO YOUR COMPUTER AND WHAT KINDS OF THINGS CAN THEY DO TO INTERFERE WITH YOUR ... A: I'm confused by you last sentence. As written I'm inclined to say, if you stop panicking everything ... | ||
| Do hackers attack personal email accounts? | 10/9/2011 | John Crout |
| Q: I use my email address for the usual stuff (nothing business, aside from receipts from online ... A: I'd like to qualify what I wrote earlier because I work for an email host. The company needs to ... | ||
| Do hackers attack personal email accounts? | 10/6/2011 | John Crout |
| Q: I use my email address for the usual stuff (nothing business, aside from receipts from online ... A: I'm really glad to have this question because the answers people assume aren't right. Are they ... | ||
| web based email | 10/5/2011 | John Crout |
| Q: I am concerned about privacy of web based emails! I am wondering if hotmail records logins of users ... A: I think I agree with your concern. They will keep it for as long as they can benefit. They're ... | ||
| web based email | 9/26/2011 | John Crout |
| Q: I am concerned about privacy of web based emails! I am wondering if hotmail records logins of users ... A: I don't recommend doing business with a company that doesn't record (temporarily) web connections. ... | ||
| How to improve Internet speed | 9/20/2011 | John Crout |
| Q: I,m Srinivas i have a small doubt i.e., Im using Internet Wireless Broad Band Connection. In the ... A: This depends on several variables. The biggest might turn out to be whether the Operating System you ... | ||
| internet speeds | 9/15/2011 | John Crout |
| Q: 5 meg, and 9.Or it might be 1, 3, 5, or 3,5, and 7.Either way its three diferent speeds depending on ... A: Cable and phone carrier and satellite TV provide connections. Figuring out how someone is connected ... | ||
| The connection has timed out | 9/14/2011 | John Crout |
| Q: I want to open facebook via proxy but I get the following error: The connection has timed out. In ... A: "Ajax" is a buzz word for certain Javascript code. GreaseMonkey is an add-on. Go to the Mozilla ... | ||
| DNS IP ADDRESS not pinging | 9/14/2011 | John Crout |
| Q: I,m Srinivas i have a small doubt i.e., Im using Internet Wireless Broad Band Connection. In the ... A: First, let me correct what I wrote earlier -- a word is missing. Under NetBIOS over TCP/IP: If the ... | ||
| The connection has timed out | 9/12/2011 | John Crout |
| Q: I want to open facebook via proxy but I get the following error: The connection has timed out. In ... A: The problem, I think, is a timer that the proxy is not allowing your client to run. You may be able ... | ||
| Setting up Wi-Fi IP camera | 9/11/2011 | John Crout |
| Q: I need help to setup a WIFI IP camera to be able to connect it through wireless. I have a WiFi IP ... A: From your description it isn't clear which devices you are trying to connect wirelessly. You should ... | ||
| internet speeds | 9/7/2011 | John Crout |
| Q: 5 meg, and 9.Or it might be 1, 3, 5, or 3,5, and 7.Either way its three diferent speeds depending on ... A: ISPs sell their connection based on a speed, as you indicated. (Terms of agreement will clarify ... | ||
| RSS | 9/6/2011 | John Crout |
| Q: Before I download the RSS FeedDemon I would like to know if it's safe, and is it reliable? Nancy A: The question, as worded, is too broad to answer. What do you mean by "safe" and what do you mean by ... | ||
| Wireless Internet | 9/4/2011 | John Crout |
| Q: I have two laptops and I have wireless network with Talk Talk. The wirless internet worked fine on ... A: I'm not certain what you are referring to where you wrote "it", so I've made some assumptions. I'll ... | ||
| Email link is not working properly | 9/2/2011 | John Crout |
| Q: I am sending the ad URL of my products to the customer through mail. Email links of my products ... A: If the users are being directed to the login page (where they are stopped in order to log in), the ... | ||
Internet/Network Security
Answers by Expert:
John Crout
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Expertise
Security - Software.Safety and Reliability.
Experience
Securing systems since 1982.
Organizations
Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary (USCG Auxiliary)
Software Engineering Institute (SEI)
FBI's Infragard
Open Web Applications Software Project (OWASP) (2010)
Institute of Electrical and Computer Engineers (IEEE) discontinuously, since 1981
American Society for Quality (1988-1996)
Publications
RTCA/DO-178B, "Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification", (member of SC-167),
RTCA/DO-160C, "Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment", (member of SC-135)
Student Doctor Magazine
EE Times
Network World blog
Navy CIO blog
Education/Credentials
Master of Public Health (Epidemiology and Biostatistics)
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (Computer Engineering Option)
Digital Forensics Basics, Texas Engineering Extension
Secure Software, Texas Engineering Extension
Network Security, Texas Engineering Extension
Infosec Basics, Texas Engineering Extension
Information Assurance Awareness, Department of Defense
Information Systems Security, United States Coast Guard
Online safety for parents and children, Fort Collins Police Department
Spear Phishing, Defense Information Security Agency, DISA
Spear Phishing, United States Coast Guard, USCG
Meeting the Media, Testifying, Presentations, Arch Lustberg
FEMA (ICS-100, -200, -210, -700, 800)
United States Coast Guard
Defense Information Systems Agency
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
Crosby Quality Workgroup Facilitator Trainer
Crosby Quality Education System
Wisconsin University
Awards and Honors
Service awards and qualifications from USCG
Past/Present Clients
Texas Engineering Extension (division of Texas A&M), USCG Auxiliary, The Body (http://www.thebodyfortcollins.com)
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