Rick Byrd, Executive Vice-President 

BIO - Rick has over 16 years of technology experience in the implementation of hardware and software.  As Executive Vice President, Rick is responsible for the daily operations specific to the  hardware and software for each classroom

and administrative staff.  Rick is also the Tech Mobile driver and Instructor - our computer training center on wheels,

Co-Host of T.Byrd Computer Forum "LIVE" radio talk show.  Rick also handles all building improvements and

maintenance. 

Credentials:   3 year degree in Computer Science, Recently completed in Intel  Communications/Computer Risk Management

Program, Cherry Hill, NJ.

Experience:  Over 8 years experience as Technology Coordinator for local PLEASANTVILLE Public School hardware

installation, configuration and support for 2800 computers and users using the NOVELL operating system, UNIX Support,

ORACLE Support,  internet security and surveillance, upgrades and repairs, cabling and networking installations.  4 years

experience as Lucent Technology phone administrator for 2100 telephones within entire school district.

Over 13 years of business experience in computer technology at T.Byrd Computers - hardware and software installation,

server support, telephone support and installation.

Certifications:  A+ Certification, Novell Certification, Avaya GR3 Administrator, Lucent Technology Administrator, 

Certificates:   Many certificates in Computer Technology - Network Administration, Windows NT, VISIO, Lucent

Technology Service and Support, Personnel Management. Mediation, English as a second Language Literacy,

H&R Block Tax Preparation v2004. 

A message from the VP for the month of  May  2008

(Planning is the key to a successful  Network)

Securing Your World

This may sound simplistic but you need to pay close attention to my checklist to secure a server. 

• Clearly define the role of the server. 

• Split the file system tree across multiple partition

• Make the root read-only

• Password protect your bios

• Change system setup to boot only to first hard drive

• Be sure the server is located in a physically secure area. 

• Perform a system and user audit checks

• Secure file system

• Examine DNS and bind

• Safeguard TCP/IP

• Protect NFS and Samba

• Secure X Window access

• Implement data encryption

• Establish a recovery plan

  
  

Email me with your comments or questions at:  rickbyrd@tbyrdcomputers.com