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• Understand the pros and cons of Microsoft Windows 7 DirectAccess

  Discover how Microsoft's Windows 7 DirectAccess can help midsized companies obtain secure remote end-to-edge and end-to-end access, tunneled through a Windows Server 2008 R2 DirectAccess Server. Plus, examine the advantages and limitations of this ... 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

• Start with centralized endpoint security management when buying suites

  Single vendor centralized management of endpoint security suites, including policy creation and management, and compliance reporting is the primary consideration when choosing and buying an endpoint security suite Continue Reading

• Think about performance, data protection when choosing endpoint security suites

  Endpoint security suites offer multiple malware detection techniques and data protection features that appeal to midmarket IT organizations. This is part one of a two-part series on choosing endpoint security suites. 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

• Get more out of your security event log data

  Your network has plenty to say about your organization's threat posture. These three tips will help you get the most out of security log management tools.Continue Reading

• PCI DSS requirements include strong access control procedures

  The fourth focus of PCI DSS requirements governs how organizations enable and restrict access to cardholder data and limit physical access to cardholder data.Continue Reading

• Five network security issues to avoid

  This podcast covers some common network security issues and how you can go about avoiding them in your organization.Continue Reading

• Find remote mobile device wipe solutions on a budget

  Several remote mobile device wipe solutions are within the price range of a midmarket company. This is the second of two parts.Continue Reading

• Remote phone lock and GPS tracking counter smartphone security risks

  Lost or stolen smartphones pose serious security risks to data, but remote device lock technology and GPS tracking can help mitigate those risks. This is the first of two parts.Continue Reading

• How to rework your network infrastructure for security

  Retooling your existing network infrastructure for security requires less complexity and more attention to basics such as switches, centralized authentication, UTMs and network segmentation.Continue Reading

• How to use Excel for security log data analysis

  Microsoft Excel can be an inexpensive and effective option for firewall, antivirus and server log analysis.Continue Reading

• Acceptable use policy for Internet usage helps data protection efforts

  Acceptable use policies are an inexpensive, yet effective, control in limiting exposure to data breaches.Continue Reading

• Checklist: Three firewall configuration tips

  If you are revisiting your firewall configurations, consider these three tips to help you monitor and manage your network traffic.Continue Reading

• Network-based integrity monitoring keeps website hacks in check

  Network integrity monitoring software brings the concept of file-based integrity monitoring, required by regulations such as PCI-DSS, to a company's online presence.Continue Reading