Jeff Orloff

Contributor

As the Director of Technology for an educational company, I see my share of networking issues from security threats to troubleshooting faulty computers. I have worked with educational technology for over ten years, and directly with computers and networking for the past five. Currently, I am working towards training in the network security field.

Latest Articles

Network Security Terms
Is your encryption scheme protecting the integrity of your data? Learn some of the more important network security terms here.
Jun 15, 2006 - Jeff Orloff
IPv6
IPv6 (Internet Protocol ver. 6) promises to be one of the most influential computer networking technologies of the near future.
May 24, 2006 - Jeff Orloff
Wireless Networking Primer
Wireless networking is all the rage. Learn how to set up a wireless computer network in your own house or small business.
Apr 22, 2006 - Jeff Orloff
Advanced Network Terms
In order to better understand the world of computer networking, it is essential to understand some of the more complex terminology. Listed below you will find a list of n
Apr 4, 2006 - Jeff Orloff
Secure Wireless Networks
As wireless networking grows in popularity, so do the security risks involved. Learn how to help protect your data when using wireless technology.
Mar 26, 2006 - Jeff Orloff
Social Engineering
Hackers can sometimes access a company's network without having to crack a single password. By socially engineering a staff member, they are often times granted free acce
Mar 17, 2006 - Jeff Orloff
Important Terms
To understand the world of computer networking, you have to know the jargon. Listed here are some of the basic terms that a network professional comes across.
Mar 5, 2006 - Jeff Orloff
Zombie Network
A common axiom in the world of network security is that, "the only way to truly protect your computer is to disconnect it from the Internet." In today's society, this is completely impractical. In an effort to test the ramifications of leaving a computer unprotected on the largest network in the world, the Internet, Microsoft came up with some startling results.
Mar 1, 2006 - Jeff Orloff
What is a Network?
The novice user may have no idea what we are talking about when we reference the "network". This article provides a solid explanation of a computer network.
Feb 26, 2006 - Jeff Orloff
Networking ABC's
Your first computer network can be quite intimidating. Understanding the ABCs of computer networking can help alleviate the frustration and anxiety that you may encounter.
Feb 25, 2006 - Jeff Orloff