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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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Tool defeats binary diffing, automated reverse engineering of Windows security patches
At Black Hat, a researcher unveils a tool that obfuscates fixes in Windows security patches, making them invisible to binary diffing suites and automated reverse engineering. Article | 06 Aug 2009
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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 | 21 Jul 2009
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Securing Windows 7 desktops in 5 quick steps
Although Windows 7 is more secure than its predecessors, it remains vulnerable to security threats. In this tip, Brien Posey details five steps for securing Windows 7 desktops. Tip
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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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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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Securing Windows 7 desktops in 5 quick steps
Although Windows 7 is more secure than its predecessors, it remains vulnerable to security threats. In this tip, Brien Posey details five steps for securing Windows 7 desktops. Tip
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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
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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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About Microsoft Windows configuration and patch management
Get the best advice on using Windows' patch management and configuration management tools such as Windows Update and Windows Server Update Services to automate the process of patching security vulnerabilities and maintaining consistent Windows system security builds. Also, get advice on using Microsoft Forefront for state assessment and system scans.