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Smartphone security implications of Microsoft Exchange Activesync
How can employees securely sync their smartphones to your company's Exchange email system? Greg Braunton details the features and products you need to keep data secure.Tip
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Using Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 for SMB antivirus protection
Even though it's a consumer offering, the free Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 endpoint security software may be a perfect fit for many midmarket firms. Robbie Higgins explains why.Tip
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Operating system comparison: The Windows OS security debate
The security debate between Linux, Mac OS X and Windows got even more heated when Google ended its internal use of Windows. Tom Chmielarski explains when an organization may (or may not) be ready for a change in operating systems.Tip
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Are there options beyond a Windows XP SP2 upgrade?
If you're using 32-bit Windows, you have other options when Microsoft stops its support for machines running Windows XP SP2.Tip
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Windows patch deployment tools: WSUS 3.0 or third-party software?
Gregg Braunton discusses Windows patch deployment tools and reviews when you should (and should not) use WSUS to send updates to your employees' workstations.Tip
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How to test Windows operating system patches
Windows patch testing may be easy when it comes to applications like Outlook. Tom Chmielarski reviews how to test more difficult updates to the operating system.Tip
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Microsoft to issue 10 security bulletins, three critical
Ten security bulletins include three critical updates to repair vulnerabilities in Windows and Internet Explorer.Article | 03 Jun 2010
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RMS setup tips for multiple Active Directory domains
Phil Cox reviews how to offer rights-protected documents when you have more than one Active Directory domain, including a DMZ.Tip
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How to use Windows XP Mode in Windows 7
Your hardware or software may not be compatible with Windows 7. Contributor Tony Bradley reveals how to bridge the gap using Windows XP Mode virtualization.Tip
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Should you disable IE ESC, or manage it in Windows servers?
Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration (IE ESC) locks down IE on Windows servers, but admins often disable it.Tip
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Microsoft fixes bugs in Security Essentials and Forefront Endpoint Protection
Microsoft has issued a security update for its antimalware products including Security Essentials and Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010.News | 25 Feb 2011
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Microsoft releases Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010
Microsoft has announced the release of Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010 (FEP), an email filtering and antimalware product for Windows PCs and servers.News | 05 Jan 2011
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Smartphone security implications of Microsoft Exchange Activesync
How can employees securely sync their smartphones to your company's Exchange email system? Greg Braunton details the features and products you need to keep data secure.Tip
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Your BitLocker To Go Active Directory policy options
In the second installment of his two part series, Phil Cox reviews recommended BitLocker To Go settings that should be configured in your organization.Tip
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Operating system comparison: The Windows OS security debate
The security debate between Linux, Mac OS X and Windows got even more heated when Google ended its internal use of Windows. Tom Chmielarski explains when an organization may (or may not) be ready for a change in operating systems.Tip
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What can the Khobe technique do to Windows antivirus software?
Khobe is an evasion technique, not malware. Learn how to stop a compromise and make sure that antivirus isn't your only line of defense.Tip
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Which Windows malware tools are available to monitor a specific virus?
Tom Chmielarski reviews what you can use to see the changes that malware is making to your machines.Tip
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A closer look at Windows 7 Firewall settings
Windows 7 Firewall has its benefits, but does it provide enough security for you to dismiss third-party application providers?Tip
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Microsoft Forefront Security gets good reviews from midmarket pros
Early adopters share why their moves to Microsoft Forefront Security will offer value once the kinks have been worked out.Article | 10 Mar 2010
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The value of booting from a VHD in Windows 7
Booting a system from a virtual hard drive is one of the perks of Windows 7. After reviewing the security benefits, Tony Bradley offers a step-by-step plan for creating a VHD.Tip
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SecTor 2010: Researchers demonstrate malware samples used in targeted attacks
Security researchers from Trustwave's Spiderlabs research team demonstrated malware,--including a Windows credential stealer--that uses automated processes to avoid detection and dupe forensics investigators.Article | 26 Oct 2010
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Are virtual hard disk defragment tools needed?
Learn how hard disk defragment tools can play a critical role in securing your virtual disks.Tip
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Your BitLocker To Go Active Directory policy options
In the second installment of his two part series, Phil Cox reviews recommended BitLocker To Go settings that should be configured in your organization.Tip
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How to use Windows Group Policy to secure and restrict USB devices
Learn how to use Windows GPOs take control of USB devices in your organization.Tip
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RMS setup tips for multiple Active Directory domains
Phil Cox reviews how to offer rights-protected documents when you have more than one Active Directory domain, including a DMZ.Tip
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AD Rights Management Services: How to allow remote user access
Phil Cox reviews how to allow your remote users to access RMS-protected documents.Tip
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Learn Active Directory security basics: How to configure the management tool
In this learning guide, various experts review how to use Active Directory to secure your organization.Learning Guide
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How to configure IIS authorization and manager permissions
David Shackleford reviews authorization rules that will help you secure your IIS 7 Web server.Tip
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Using Windows software restriction policies to stop executable code
Software restriction policies are one way to prevent known malware and file-sharing applications from taking control of your network.Tip
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Insurance company finds relief with Forefront user provisioning tool
First American Title Insurance Company cuts identity management user provisioning time from days to seconds with Microsoft Forefront Identity Manager 2010.Article | 23 Mar 2010
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How to use the free Microsoft Security Risk Management Guide
Every organisation needs to perform risk assessments, but not all have the resources to do so. Learn how the free Microsoft Security Risk Management Guide can help.Tip
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Microsoft releases free regular expression patterns fuzzing tool
SDL RegEx Fuzzer examines regular expression patterns and whether they can be exploited causing a denial-of-service (DoS) attack.Article | 14 Oct 2010
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Buffer overflow prevention: Add apps to Microsoft EMET with command line configuration
Adding vulnerable applications to the Microsoft Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit is simple once you've mastered the command line configuration tool.Tip
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Windows 7 security guide: Best practices on security for Windows 7
Are you preparing for a Windows 7 upgrade? Our latest learning guide reviews the new and improved security features of the new and improved operating system.Learning Guide
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How to use BitLocker To Go in Windows 7: A primer
In this two part series, Phil Cox first reviews the features of BitLocker To Go in Windows 7.Tip
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Are there options beyond a Windows XP SP2 upgrade?
If you're using 32-bit Windows, you have other options when Microsoft stops its support for machines running Windows XP SP2.Tip
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MS Forefront Protection Manager cut puts midmarket on new path
Microsoft's recent decision to not release Forefront Protection Manager will likely provide deployment benefits in the long run, but at least one midmarket pro will need to adjust to his new management console.Article | 05 May 2010
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Learn Active Directory security basics: How to configure the management tool
In this learning guide, various experts review how to use Active Directory to secure your organization.Learning Guide
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Using Windows software restriction policies to stop executable code
Software restriction policies are one way to prevent known malware and file-sharing applications from taking control of your network.Tip
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Microsoft Forefront Security gets good reviews from midmarket pros
Early adopters share why their moves to Microsoft Forefront Security will offer value once the kinks have been worked out.Article | 10 Mar 2010
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stack overflow
A stack overflow is an undesirable condition in which a particular computer program tries to use more memory space than the call stack has available. In programming, the call stack is a buffer that stores requests that need to be handled.Definition
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Value and limitations of Windows Data Execution Prevention
When attackers inject malicious code into an application, Microsoft's Data Execution Prevention (DEP) technique can thwart the attack and save the day. But expert Tom Chmielarski says DEP does have some limitations.Tip
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SecTor 2010: Researchers demonstrate malware samples used in targeted attacks
Security researchers from Trustwave's Spiderlabs research team demonstrated malware,--including a Windows credential stealer--that uses automated processes to avoid detection and dupe forensics investigators.Article | 26 Oct 2010
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Microsoft releases free regular expression patterns fuzzing tool
SDL RegEx Fuzzer examines regular expression patterns and whether they can be exploited causing a denial-of-service (DoS) attack.Article | 14 Oct 2010
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Midsized businesses not immune to attacks, data breaches, survey finds
Midsized firms are seeing increased attacks and a rise in data breaches, according to the survey conducted by London-based Bloor Research.Article | 13 Oct 2010
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Using Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 for SMB antivirus protection
Even though it's a consumer offering, the free Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 endpoint security software may be a perfect fit for many midmarket firms. Robbie Higgins explains why.Tip
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Windows 7 backup tool: Three Windows 7 Backup and Restore use cases
Windows 7's built-in backup tool is a reliable options for smaller organizations wanting to preserve the confidentiality and availability of stored data.Tip
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Windows 7 Backup and Restore Center a critical data protection tool
Windows 7's built-in backup tool is a reliable options for smaller organizations wanting to preserve the confidentiality and availability of stored data.Tip
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Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit reduces buffer overflow attacks
Microsoft Windows Enhanced Mititgation Experience Toolkit version 2 introduces six mitigations that reduce the risks posed by malware trying to cause an application buffer overflow attack.Tip
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Are virtual hard disk defragment tools needed?
Learn how hard disk defragment tools can play a critical role in securing your virtual disks.Tip
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