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Randy Franklin Smith
  


Randy Franklin Smith is a contributing editor for Windows IT Pro, an information security consultant, and CEO of Monterey Technology Group. He teaches Monterey Technology Group's Ultimate Windows Security course series and is an SSCP, a CISA, and a Security MVP.
Email address: rsmith@ultimatewindowssecurity.com
Web site: http://www.ultimatewindowssecurity.com

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October 2008  
Replacing a Buggy Microsoft Security Update
Here's what you need to know about installing a rereleased security update.
Windows IT Pro

September 2008  
Letting a User Log on from Only a Specific Computer
Here's how to make it so that a user can log on only from a specific computer.
Windows IT Pro

July 2008  
Learning about Virtual Machine Security
Find out how to secure VMs of different organizations or untrusted users that are being hosted on the same host system.
Windows IT Pro

June 2008  
Securing AD Service Accounts
Learn how to prevent users from using a service account to log on to the network.
Windows IT Pro

March 27, 2008  
Access Denied
Answers to your Windows security questions.
Windows IT Pro

March 27, 2008  
Using BitLocker, TPM, and RODCs to Prevent the Exploitation of a DC
You can use Windows Server 2008’s BitLocker Drive Encryption, Trusted Platform Module, and Read-Only Domain Controller functionality to prevent the exploitation of physically insecure DCs.
Windows IT Pro

March 27, 2008  
The Advantage of Using an RODC Rather Than a DC
Take a look at how Windows Server 2008’s RODC features can address the risks associated with placing a DC at a remote site.
Windows IT Pro

March 27, 2008  
The Risks Associated with Placing DCs at Remote Sites
Find out why it’s so dangerous to place a domain controller at a remote site instead of in a data center.
Windows IT Pro

March 10, 2008  
Strengthening Permissions on Hard Links
FAQ for Windows

February 28, 2008  
Removing a User or Group’s Permissions
Use Icacls to remove a user or group’s allow or deny permissions from a file server.
Windows IT Pro

February 28, 2008  
Access Denied
Answers to your Windows security questions.
Windows IT Pro

February 28, 2008  
Preventing Users from Changing IE's Security Settings
Learn how to set the security level of IE’s Internet zone and prevent users from changing it.
Windows IT Pro

February 28, 2008  
Determining Whether Administrators Are Forcing Users to Change Their Passwords
Discover which event ID will log whether an administrator selected the "User must change password at next logon" check box.
Windows IT Pro

January 24, 2008  
Determining How Windows Handles Attachments and Downloaded Files
Is Windows blocking you from opening certain files downloaded from the Internet? Find out where you can configure the policies that let you open attachments and Internet files.
Windows IT Pro

January 24, 2008  
Using AccessChk to View Which Files and Folders a User Has Access To
Do you need to know which folders and files a user can access? Find out how to use AccessChk to generate a report that shows what data a given user can view.
Windows IT Pro

January 24, 2008  
Figuring Out Why Outside Parties Aren't Receiving a Remote User's Email Messages
Find out why SPF might be preventing people outside of your organization from receiving your telecommuter's email messages.
Windows IT Pro

January 24, 2008  
Access Denied
Answers to your Windows security questions.
Windows IT Pro

December 27, 2007  
How UAC Secures Workstations
Although UAC does secure workstation OSs, it doesn't necessarily make the information stored on workstations more secure. Find out just how UAC protects workstations.
Windows IT Pro

December 27, 2007  
Four Workstation Security Risks You Should Address
Learn four easy ways to secure your workstations.
Windows IT Pro

December 27, 2007  
Access Denied
Answers to your Windows security questions.
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