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John M. Sopp

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Expertise

I specialize in vulnerability management including Systems and Network Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability remediation/Patch Management, and Vulnerability Monitoring. I am also versed in Windows Workstation and Server Operating systems, endpoint protection technologies, risk assessment, and developing security guidelines and metrics.

Experience in the area

I have worked in the IT security field and in IT at various levels from "help desk" and incident response roles, to security administration and engineering since around 2002.

Education/Credentials

Bachelor of Science, Computer Security Bachelor of Science, Computer Science GIAC GPEN Certified NSTISSI/CNSS 4011 Certified NSTISSI/CNSS 4012 Certified

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Lyn04/22/12101010John, your willingness to go outside the .....
T03/09/121010Thanks your help was greatly appreciated!!
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Oliver02/20/12101010Great.. thank you :)
jay02/20/12101010thanks

Recent Answers from John M. Sopp

2012-05-01 remote assistance:

Great news: There are many tools that can help you accomplish this. Here are links to 3 of the top tools. Some even have free trials so you can pick which you like best!  https://secure.logmeinrescue.com/welcome/remotesupport/?gclid=CPmT_Lqc6q8CFUOo4AodBmzs1Q&wt

2012-04-20 Travel internet security:

Looks like TravPak is similar to service you would get from your cell service provider, although it seems to be much slower than what your cell service can give you or what you're used to with your telstra

2012-04-09 Travel internet security:

Lyn,  You have good reason for concern. Public "Free" WiFi isn't usually free of anything. In the world of security, always assume that someone can hack you(because they can). You're asking the right questions-

2012-02-20 Security question with modem:

Oliver,  At the very bare, a home network usually consists of  "something that connects to the internet" aka a modem, and "something that shares the internet connection with your devices" aka, a router

2012-01-19 security in public network:

Tips:  1. keep your laptop updated. Download all windows updates, or apple updates or whatever you have.  2. next download all software updates: office, adobe, sun java to name a few  [Google and install

 

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