Although the SMB protocol has been a great asset for many businesses, it is also associated with some security risks. Hackers have targeted this protocol to gain access to corporate systems and networks. It has become one of the most common attack vectors used by cyber criminals to breach corp...
Known as aresponse-request protocol, the SMB protocol is one of the most common methods used for network communications. In this model, the client sends an SMB request to the server to initiate the connection. When the server receives the request, it replies by sending an SMB ...
The SMB protocol supports two levels of security. The first is the share level. The server is protected at this level and each share has a password. The client computer or user has to enter the password to access data or files saved under the specific share. This is the only security mo...
IP stands for Internet Protocol and it is the way that computers communicate online. It assigns addresses to each computer so they can send and receive data. An IP address looks like a set of numbers separated by periods, like this: 192.168.0.1. Every device connected to the internet has ...
SMB 1.0 is the original version of the protocol, developed in the 1980s, offering basic file sharing functionality. SMB 2.0, introduced with Windows Vista, brought significant improvements, including reduced chattiness, increased speed, and enhanced scalability. SMB 3.0, released with Windows 8 and...
A DHCP attack is a type of active packet sniffing example used by attackers to gather and modify sensitive data. DHCP is a client/server protocol that assigns a computer an IP address. Along with the IP address, the DHCP server gives configuration data such as the default gateway and subnet...
VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) phone systems offer higher performance calling for large and small businesses. VoIP calls deliver more reliable call quality.
In this post, we cover what RADIUS is, how RADIUS authentication works, how much it may cost, and the benefits of Cloud-based RADIUS
SMB Multichannel is part of the implementation of the SMB 3.x protocol, which significantly improves network performance and availability for devices running Windows Server or Azure Stack HCI cluster nodes operating as file servers. SMB Multichannel allows such servers to take advantage of mult...
Definition: Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is a highly effective modern calling solution that allows you to place phone calls over a broadband internet connection rather than a traditional landline. Let's explore what VoIP is, how it works, and why any business can benefit from it. ...