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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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Quiz: Building an identity and access management architecture
Find out how much you've learned about building an identity and access management architecture in Identity and Access Management Security School. Identity and Access Manag
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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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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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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 | 03 Mar 2010
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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 | 14 Apr 2009
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Windows Phone 7 security: Assessing WP7 security features
Windows Phone 7 security features are proving to be a mixed bag. Sam Cattle assesses the enterprise security pros and cons of the latest Windows mobile platform. 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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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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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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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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Demystifying identity management
Richard Mackey explores the essentials of identity and access management, from the role of directories to effectively establishing approval workflows. Video
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Five key challenges in managing identities
This podcast will synthesize the high-level security challenges of ID and access management into a 10-minute discussion. Podcasts
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Windows Phone 7 security: Assessing WP7 security features
Windows Phone 7 security features are proving to be a mixed bag. Sam Cattle assesses the enterprise security pros and cons of the latest Windows mobile platform. 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
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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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About Microsoft identity and access management
Learn how to extend the capabilities of your Windows infrastructure investments for identity and access management, including using Active Directory Domain Services and Group Policy Objects for access control and authentication. Also, get more information on password management, single sign-on and other identity management strategies.