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Security enhancements in Microsoft Essential Business Server 2008
Microsoft Essential Business Server solves major security and network management issues for midmarket companies that are outgrowing Microsoft Small Business Server 2003 and are too small for enterprise solutions.Article | Tue Jul 21 00:00:00 EDT 2009
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How to fill patch management gaps using Microsoft MBSA
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer examines and quantitatively summarizes the state of your organization's Windows security.Tip
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Assess your security state in five steps
Prioritize your security spending by identifying how data moves and users interact, and what vulnerabilities exist in infrastructure, systems and applications.Tip
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Steps to secure Windows Server 2003: Access controls and maintenance
Maintaining the security of Windows Server 2003 requires strong access control policies and constant patch and update maintenance. This is the second of two parts.Tip
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Steps to secure Windows Server 2003: Volumes, policies and port control
This step-by-step guide explains how to secure Windows Server 2003. This is the first of two parts.Tip
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Build a secure Windows XP desktop
Learn five steps to lock down Windows XP desktops and workstations.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 | Wed Mar 10 00:00:00 EST 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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A closer look at Internet Explorer 8 security features
Tony Bradley explains why the security features in IE 8 may convince midmarket organizations to make the browser upgrade.Tip
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Secure data destruction using a bootable Windows CD
Tom Chmielarski reveals how one free, easy-to-use tool may be what prevents your valuable hard drive data from being sold on eBay.Tip
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First step in forensics: Create a bootable Windows environment CD
A bootable, clean operating system may come in handy when you need a secure environment to run AV or diagnose a system.Tip
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Microsoft releases Forefront Threat Management Gateway
Microsoft introduces the successor to the ISA Server, the Forefront Threat Management Gateway. TMG introduce Web security to the ISA line, which was long used as a proxy server.Article | Thu Dec 03 00:00:00 EST 2009
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Five NAC-like endpoint settings enforced with group policy
Complexity and cost may keep you from investing in NAC. Fear not, endpoint integrity enforcement, for example, can be achieved through directory group policies.Tip
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Take four steps toward Macbook security
Your organization may primarily be a Windows shop, but Macbooks are becoming popular among executives and Macintosh computer security must be understood.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 | Tue Mar 23 01:00:00 EDT 2010
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How to perform an Active Directory health check
Once your Active Directory is up and running, you do need to perform regular maintenance on it. Expert Joel Snyder reveals some of his best AD tricks.Tip
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Active Directory Q&A: Creating domain controller backup images
After reading Joel Snyder's article on Active Directory backup strategies, a reader asked the author about the pros and cons of using disk imaging software to create domain controller backup images. The email conversation appears below.Interview | Wed Mar 03 00:00:00 EST 2010
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Windows management tips: How to backup and restore Active Directory
If you lose your Active Directory, you lose everything. Expert Joel Snyder lays out a plan to help you backup and restore AD.Tip
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Configuring access control in a Windows Server 2008 infrastructure
Jennifer Jabbusch reviews how four Windows components will help you with various access control and authentication needs.Tip
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Understand role-based access control in Microsoft Exchange 2010
Role-based access control in Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 enforces the principle of least privilege, and allows companies to delegate email management efficiently.Tip
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Understand the pros and cons of Microsoft Windows 7 DirectAccess
Discover how Microsoft's Windows 7 DirectAccess can help midsized companies obtain secure remote end-to-edge and end-to-end access, tunneled through a Windows Server 2008 R2 DirectAccess Server. Plus, examine the advantages and limitations of this new Windows 7 feature.Tip
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Microsoft SharePoint security hinges on authorization, external user management
Management of external user access controls, authentication and authorization are important Microsoft SharePoint security best practices. This is the second of a two-part series of technical tips.Tip
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Poor Microsoft SharePoint security permissions policies can derail deployments
A strong Microsoft SharePoint security policy starts with proper permissions and access controls to internal resources, and to control external users. This is the first of a two-part technical tip.Tip
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How to use Kerberos and Credential manager for Windows single sign-on
Windows administrators can avoid the expense of third-party single sign-on software and use Windows Kerberos in Windows Server 2003 and Credential Manager in Windows XP and Vista for client-side SSO.Tip
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How to perform an Active Directory health check
Once your Active Directory is up and running, you do need to perform regular maintenance on it. Expert Joel Snyder reveals some of his best AD tricks.Tip
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Windows management tips: How to backup and restore Active Directory
If you lose your Active Directory, you lose everything. Expert Joel Snyder lays out a plan to help you backup and restore AD.Tip
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Configuring access control in a Windows Server 2008 infrastructure
Jennifer Jabbusch reviews how four Windows components will help you with various access control and authentication needs.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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Tradeoffs and advantages of network access control with Microsoft NAP
Microsoft NAP's endpoint security policy compliance checks and integration with third-party security products make it an attractive option over traditional network access control solutions.Tip
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Security enhancements in Microsoft Essential Business Server 2008
Microsoft Essential Business Server solves major security and network management issues for midmarket companies that are outgrowing Microsoft Small Business Server 2003 and are too small for enterprise solutions.Article | Tue Jul 21 00:00:00 EDT 2009
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Microsoft Windows RMS enables granular access control over sensitive data
Microsoft Windows Rights Management Services (RMS) brings affordable digital rights management to Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 users.Tip
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Microsoft Stirling Beta 2 release includes Exchange SaaS offering
Microsoft continues to meld security and identity management, with the Beta 2 release this week of Stirling, the next generation of its Forefront Security Suite.Article | Tue Apr 14 00:00:00 EDT 2009
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Assess your security state in five steps
Prioritize your security spending by identifying how data moves and users interact, and what vulnerabilities exist in infrastructure, systems and applications.Tip
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Next version of Microsoft ISA Server brings Web security to midmarket
Microsoft's Forefront Threat Management Gateway (TMG) adds HTTP and HTTPs antimalware inspection, application vulnerability and Web filtering. TMG will integrate tightly with other Microsoft Security products under the upcoming Forefront Security Suite.Tip
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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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Microsoft releases emergency patch for Windows flaw
Critical update comes a week ahead of Microsoft's regular Patch Tuesday, amid increased malware attacks.Article | Mon Aug 02 00:00:00 EDT 2010
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Microsoft schedules patch for Windows Shell flaw
Update planned for Monday to fix zero-day vulnerability in wake of increased attacks.Article | Fri Jul 30 00:00:00 EDT 2010
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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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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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Windows rootkit detection tools and tactics
A reader asks Tom Chmielarski how to find and remove a rootkit on his Windows machine.Tip
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All-in-one-security software vs. best-of-breed products
Tom Chmielarski reviews benefits and drawbacks of all-in-one security software like Microsoft Forefront. A reader asks him to compare the tool against best-of-breed standalone security products.Tip
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What Windows protection is available to control USB devices?
USB storage media is practically unavoidable but also a huge risk. Using Windows to control USB devices may not be the best option, but Tom Chmielarski reviews products that can help.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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What is the best Windows patch management procedure?
There's no one-size-fits-all approach for deciding when a patch needs testing. Tom Chmielarski shares his thoughts on an ideal patch management process.Tip
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