The results of vulnerability assessment tools represent a snapshot of system security at a particular point in time. Although these systems usually don’t reliably detect an attack in progress, they can determine whether an attack is possible, and furthermore, provide information about what can be done to minimize possibility of damage from an attack.

Many companies provide Vulnerability Assessments, but it is advisable to consult with multiple vendors prior to deciding who will be given access to network. The key factor is whether you are comfortable with their experience level, and type of reports that can be provided.

Vlad Sharoiko is Director of Technical Services for Dicar Networks, San Jose, CA.

Dicar Networks, a network security solution provider base in San Jose, CA, is pleased to announce an addition to their staff that will increase their ability to assist in planning and implementation of their security focus. Vlad Sharoiko, Vice President of Engineering for Barbedwire Technologies, will focus on designing security assessment programs that will help companies reduce risks from either internal or external network attacks.

Mr. Sharoiko has an extensive background in network security, including design work on various network infrastructure projects. He has extensive experience architecting and installing network security products for large ISP environments and corporate customers. Prior to joining Barbedwire Technologies, Mr Vlad was a founding member of two successful internet startups, and had previous assignments with Beltelcom and Minsk Motor Plant in Belarus, where he was also involved in new product designs.

As a local provider of network security products, Dicar Networks can provide assistance with all phases of network design and installation, plus offer telecom and networking assistance. Dicar works with small and medium size businesses to provide a full range of networking services, with goal of simplifying networks. Other services include security assessments, network audits, and technical support. Maintaining strong relationships with partners like SonicWall, Cisco, Adtran, & Barbedwire, Dicar is able to offer a full range of network management and support services, including anti-virus and anti-spam programs. All these offerings help companies increase efficiency of their network while providing a good return on investment.

The benefit of using a blue laser is that blue light has a shorter wavelength so that it can be focused on a smaller target area than a red light laser. This allows data to be packed in more densely allowing more space for data in same sized physical space.

Blu ray is called Blu ray because it uses a blue light laser to write data onto disc.

Blu ray is expected to replace VCRs and DVD players and recorders over coming years because Blu ray offers so much more capacity. Although it will take time for Blu ray technology to be come wide spread because cost of DVD drives and media is so much cheaper than Blu ray at this time.