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Using Windows software restriction policies to stop exe
Software restriction policies are one way to prevent known malware and file-sharing applications from taking control of your network.
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Security mergers and acquisitions strategy: Questions y
Your security vendor has just been acquired. Learn the questions you need to ask and the answers you need to hear.
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Using HTTPS: How to encrypt and secure a website
Mike Chapple reviews how to secure a website with HTTPS encryption.
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Are you too small for an email retention and archiving
Joel Snyder reviews how organizations, both large and small, should prepare their email retention and archiving policy.
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Considering two-factor authentication? Do cost, risk an
One-time passwords and other technologies are effective protection, but midmarket companies have to consider the expense and management overhead.
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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.
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Look into SIEM services to cut costs, comply with PCI D
Security information and event management is expensive and complex to deploy and manage, but service providers can take most of the burden off your shoulders.
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Windows management tips: How to backup and restore Acti
If you lose your Active Directory, you lose everything. Expert Joel Snyder lays out a plan to help you backup and restore AD.
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How to encrypt emails in Outlook
Mike Chapple reviews how cryptography can be used to validate senders and keep important emails confidential.
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Configuring access control in a Windows Server 2008 inf
Jennifer Jabbusch reviews how four Windows components will help you with various access control and authentication needs.
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Encryption basics: How asymmetric and symmetric encrypt
Before you encrypt your files, emails and Web transactions, make sure you know the cryptography basics.
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Configuring a Windows network infrastructure: Wired, wi
Jennifer Jabbusch explains how four Windows network components will help you achieve better wireless and wired port security authentication.
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The security value of a hosted data center
Have you begun converting your office space to a data center? There's a more secure option, says security analyst Joe Malec.
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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.
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How to set your baseline with host integrity monitoring
Once you have your malware detection, IDS and network firewalls in place, it may be time to turn your attention to another valuable troubleshooting tool: host integrity monitoring software.
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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.
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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.
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First step in forensics: Create a bootable Windows envi
A bootable, clean operating system may come in handy when you need a secure environment to run AV or diagnose a system.
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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.
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Deploying secure Web applications
Expert Rich Mogull of Securosis talks about the security risks and threats to Web applications in this podcast.
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Assessing Windows Phone 7 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.
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Which security certifications are best for your career?
Whether starting your career or planning your next step as an IT security professional, this tip will guide you toward the best certifications for your interests and experience.
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An SMB security risk assessment in five steps
Assessing your organization's security threats and risks takes just five steps, says Robbie Higgins. Check out his quick guide to the SMB security risk assessment process.
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Nmap, Nessus, Nikto for do-it-yourself pen tests
Nmap, Nessus and Nikto are penetration testing tools that security operators can use to conduct pentests on their networks and applications.