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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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Quiz: Intrusion defense in the era of Windows Vista
A five-question multiple-choice quiz to test your understanding of the content presented by expert Peter H. Gregory in this lesson of SearchSecurity.com's Intrusion Defense School. Security School
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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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Microsoft releases emergency patch for Windows flaw
Critical update comes a week ahead of Microsoft's regular Patch Tuesday, amid increased malware attacks. Article | 02 Aug 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 | 30 Jul 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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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 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 | 03 Dec 2009
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Unpatched vulnerability discovered in Microsoft SQL Server
Database security vendor Sentrigo today released some detail about a flaw discovered a year ago in Microsoft SQL Server that exposes passwords stored in memory as cleartext. Microsoft is not planning to patch this flaw. Sentrigo released a free utili... Article | 02 Sep 2009
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Back Orifice
Back Orifice is a rootkit program designed to expose the security deficiencies of Microsoft's Windows operating systems. The program's name is inspired by the name of Microsoft's BackOffice product. Created by a group of hackers called the Cult of th... Word
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Intrusion defense in the era of Windows Vista
Microsoft has built comprehensive antimalware capabilities into its new Windows Vista operating system in the hopes that enterprises will forego third-party applications. But is the protection up to the standards that enterprises demand? Video
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More or less: Browser security reloaded
This podcast will explore the various security merits of current browsers and give tips on how to decide which is right for your organization. Podcasts
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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
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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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