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Lavon Peters

Lavon Peters is managing editor for Windows IT Pro, SQL Server Pro, Dev Pro, and SharePoint Pro. She has worked as a technical editor since 1994.
Email: lavon.peters@penton.com

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Review: The Samsung Galaxy S II's Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Feature

By Lavon Peters, 04/12/2012

The Galaxy S II's mobile Wi-Fi capability makes it a smart choice for techies and non-techies alike.

Buyer's Guide: Two-Factor Authentication

By Lavon Peters, 06/15/2010

Using multiple identification factors increases the security of your systems and prevents unauthorized users from gaining access to sensitive information.

Buyer's Guide: Windows Password Reset Products

By Lavon Peters, 03/22/2010

Incredibly, 25 percent of Help desk calls are to reset users’ passwords. Get a self-service product, and turn this task over to your users.

Kerio WinRoute Firewall 6.7.1

By Lavon Peters, 11/11/2009

An updated firewall solution for SMBs.

New Data Breach Rule for Healthcare Companies

By Lavon Peters, 09/29/2009

A useful law is unwittingly diluted by bureaucratic whitewashing.

Antivirus Appliances for Windows Networks

By Lavon Peters, 08/03/2009

The benefits of antivirus appliances over software and hosted services are cost, performance, and ease of use. Determine whether one of these appliances is right for your ...

Buyer's Guide: Windows Server Intrusion Detection Products

By Lavon Peters, 06/17/2009

Compare software and services that will protect your network from intruders, so that you can be sure to get the features you need.

Microsoft Security Patches for April

By Lavon Peters, 04/15/2009

Microsoft released its latest list of security bulletins, with five of the eight vulnerabilities rated as critical, two as important, and one as moderate.

5 Tips to Ensure Safe Passwords

By Lavon Peters, 04/09/2009

Create and maintain secure passwords with tips from Large Software, as well as resources from Windows IT Pro.

New Worm Named Neeris Mimics Conficker

By Lavon Peters, 04/06/2009

Microsoft is warning that a new version of the Neeris worm is now actively targeting the same security vulnerabilities as Conficker.

I'm InTouch SecurePC Prevents Lost Data on Stolen Laptops

By Lavon Peters, 02/16/2009

Lost and stolen laptops pose a huge security threat. To mitigate this risk, Remote Access Software developed the I'm InTouch secure access platform.

SQL Injection Attacks on the Rise

By Lavon Peters, 02/10/2009

Last year saw a 10-fold increase in SQL injection attacks.

Top 10 Security Stories of 2008

By Lavon Peters, 01/14/2009

Here are 2008's top security stories, including related Windows IT Pro resources.

Improve Your Desktop Backup and Security

By Lavon Peters, 01/05/2009

Symantec recently released a beta version of Norton 360 3.0.

Internet Explorer Patch now Available

By Lavon Peters, 12/19/2008

In case you haven't already switched from Internet Explorer to Firefox or Google Chrome, the Microsoft IE patch is available at the company’s website.

Lumension Survey Notes Top Threats

By Lavon Peters, 12/16/2008

Major concerns include cybercrime, outsourcing, mobility, virtualization, and cloud computing.

Microsoft and EMC Collaborate to Protect Data

By Lavon Peters, 12/11/2008

Microsoft is partnering with EMC's RSA security division to help prevent enterprise data loss and protect sensitive information.

Barracuda Also Jumps at SonicWALL Failure

By Lavon Peters, 12/05/2008

Barracuda counters Astaro's offer on SonicWALL appliance trade-in.

New IT Automation Tools

By Lavon Peters, 12/04/2008

Two new versions of Kaseya’s Kaseya Endpoint Security (KES) and Backup and Disaster Recovery (BU-DR) modules are now available.

Astaro Responds to SonicWALL Failure

By Lavon Peters, 12/04/2008

One security appliance vendor takes advantage of another’s failure.



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