Mike Chapple

Mike Chapple is an IT professional and assistant professor of computer applications at the University of Notre Dame. He is a frequent contributor to BizTech magazine, SearchSecurity and About.com as well as the author of over a dozen books including the CISSP Study Guide, Information Security Illuminated and SQL Server 2008 for Dummies.

Articles by Mike Chapple

Windows 8 Is Worth Trying for the Security Features Alone
Windows To Go and a secure boot process make the operating system attractive for IT workers.
The Three Elements of Defense Against Denial-of-Service Attacks
Businesses can protect their data and their networks by focusing on these core areas of their network.
How Security Containers Protect Mobile Data
Containerization separates the business and personal use of smartphones and tablets.
Smartphones Are the New Multifactor Tokens in IT Security
Mobile devices can do more than just tweet, text and take pictures, they can also keep data safe.
How IT Workers Can Encrypt and Secure Emails
Even though email technology is more than three decades old, many companies are still figuring out how to best secure it.

Security

Review: Belkin Advanced Secu... |
This tool can prevent KVM toggling from being a source of network vulnerabilities.
Honeywords: Password Securit... |
Researchers are proposing a new method of spiking the password punch as a way to identify...
How Many Vulnerabilities Doe... |
The potential for damaging data breaches lurks in nearly every corner for SMBs.

Storage

EMC World 2013: Software-Def... |
Storage virtualization is a key element of providing on-demand, flexible cloud services.
How Steve Wozniak Explains V... |
Fusion-io's chief scientist breaks virtualization down into terms everyone can understand.
Product Review: Quantum NDX-... |
Device does double duty for storage and backup.

Infrastructure Optimization

Why More Software Is Headed... |
Many of your favorite software suites are trading in their shiny discs for cloud-based...
Cisco Live 2013: Brush Up wi... |
Get up to speed on convergence, wireless networking, collaboration and more ahead of the...
EMC World 2013: Software-Def... |
Storage virtualization is a key element of providing on-demand, flexible cloud services.

Networking

How to Secure Optimized Netw... |
WAN optimization and security aren’t always complementary. These tips can help you deal...
Cisco Live 2013: Brush Up wi... |
Get up to speed on convergence, wireless networking, collaboration and more ahead of the...
Do Virtual Meetings Boost Pr... |
New study finds that face-to-face meetings don’t always work in workers’ favor.

Mobile & Wireless

Consumr App Powers Informed... |
Reviews and ratings for products on the shelf are only a barcode scan away.
Faster In-Flight Wi-Fi: Com... |
The FCC is working on regulation to free up more Internet bandwidth for air travelers.
CTIA: Wireless Network Data... |
The invisible bytes that zip through the air continue to multiply at rapid rates.

Hardware & Software

Consumr App Powers Informed... |
Reviews and ratings for products on the shelf are only a barcode scan away.
Review: Belkin Advanced Secu... |
This tool can prevent KVM toggling from being a source of network vulnerabilities.
How Many Vulnerabilities Doe... |
The potential for damaging data breaches lurks in nearly every corner for SMBs.