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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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
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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
-
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
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About Microsoft security integration and centralized management
Find the best training and advice on using Microsoft tools such as Forefront and Stirling which provide a single management console that administers clients, servers and the network edge. Learn how to monitor these tools for visibility into the state of your system and network security and prepare comprehensive reports and investigate incidents from a central location.