Evaluate

Evaluate

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

• Midmarket security tutorials

  SearchMidmarketSecurity.com’s tutorials offer IT professionals in-depth lessons and technical advice on the hottest topics in the midmarket IT security industry. Through our tutorials we seek to provide site members with the foundational knowledge ... Continue Reading

• Security mergers and acquisitions strategy: Questions you need to ask

  Your security vendor has just been acquired. Learn the questions you need to ask and the answers you need to hear. Continue Reading

• Considering two-factor authentication? Do cost, risk analysis

  One-time passwords and other technologies are effective protection, but midmarket companies have to consider the expense and management overhead. Continue Reading

• Windows Firewall with Advanced Security beefs up Windows 7 security

  Windows Firewall with Advanced Security extends security to Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 end users. Continue Reading

• How to choose full disk encryption for laptop security, compliance

  Full disk encryption is becoming a priority for laptop security in midmarket companies because of regulatory compliance and fear of data breaches. Consider central management, ease of deployment, user transparency, reporting, platform support and ... Continue Reading

• Microsoft SharePoint security hinges on authorization, external user management

  Management of external user access controls, authentication and authorization are important Microsoft SharePoint security best practices. This is the second of a two-part series of technical tips.Continue Reading

• Poor Microsoft SharePoint security permissions policies can derail deployments

  A strong Microsoft SharePoint security policy starts with proper permissions and access controls to internal resources, and to control external users. This is the first of a two-part technical tip.Continue Reading

• Web application firewall worth depends on developer efforts

  SMBs are buying Web application firewalls (WAF) for PCI DSS compliance, but if they are installed and forgotten, they won't be compliant or secure.Continue Reading

• Next version of Microsoft ISA Server brings Web security to midmarket

  Microsoft's Forefront Threat Management Gateway (TMG) adds HTTP and HTTPs antimalware inspection, application vulnerability and Web filtering. TMG will integrate tightly with other Microsoft Security products under the upcoming Forefront Security ...Continue Reading

• How to ensure the validity of Microsoft Windows updates

  Ever wonder if what you've downloaded from Windows Update is a complete scam? Michael Cobb explains how to check that the programs you have installed are actually from Microsoft.Continue Reading

• Windows Update attacks: Ensuring malware-free downloads

  Attackers recently discovered how to exploit the Windows Update service to push malware onto targeted systems. Is the new attack possible because of a flaw in Windows Update itself? Or is it because users just aren't being careful? Michael Cobb ...Continue Reading

• Best practices for purchasing an intrusion detection device

  In this SearchSecurity.com Q&A, security management expert Mike Rothman offers guidelines for buying an intrusion detection (IDS) device.Continue Reading

• The pros and cons of outsourcing antivirus services

  Learn the pros and cons of outsourcing antivirus services in this tip by Ed Skoudis.Continue Reading