Features
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61 results found for Features, displaying items 1 - 20
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[June 5, 2008]
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Introduction to Software Restriction Policies
Microsoft introduced software restriction policies (Safer) in Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP so administrators could block hostile code and dangerous applications. Here is a short introduction to how Safer identifies and shuts out malicious programs.
Windows IT Pro
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Russell Smith
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[May 8, 2008]
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Tips for Securing WordPress
A hacked blog can be a PR nightmare. Stop it from happening to you by taking some precautions: Use SSL for administration, and set correct permissions.
Windows IT Pro
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Mark Burnett
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[May 1, 2008]
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Securing the Windows Search Path
Learn how to lock down the Windows search path as well as modify and lock down the pathext variable to prevent an attacker from using command search to escalate privileges.
Windows IT Pro
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Alex K. Angelopoulos
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[May 1, 2008]
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Security Pro VIP--May 1, 2008
Learn about some options for securely transferring files and see what's coming this month on Security Pro VIP.
Windows IT Pro
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Renee Munshi
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[April 17, 2008]
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Windows Server 2008’s RemoteApp
RemoteApp enhances end users’ experience while using terminal applications and gives administrators more detailed control over terminal resources and security.
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Damir Dizdarevic
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[April 10, 2008]
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PowerShell Makes Security Log Access Easy
Security event logs contain valuable information about attempted system assaults and account and Group Policy modifications. PowerShell gets you access to the security logs and allows you to shape the data to match your needs.
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Robert Sheldon
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[April 3, 2008]
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SP3 Adds NAP to XP
WPA, MMC, RDC, PNRP, and BITS get updates too, but if you're looking for a lot of new functionality, buy Vista. XP SP3's main virtue is combining the many patches since SP2 in one package.
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Damir Dizdarevic
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[April 3, 2008]
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Security Pro VIP Update--April 3, 2008
Find out about a soon-to-be-announced self-encrypting full-disk encryption (FDE) hard drive for the data center, and learn what articles are coming this month on the Web site.
Windows IT Pro
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Renee Munshi
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[March 21, 2008]
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Are Your Event Logs Recoverable and Viewable?
EventLogBackupAndCopy.vbs and EventLogBackup.vbs can help ensure that your event-log backups are recoverable and viewable in the event of a security breach or virus outbreak.
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Jim Turner
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[March 13, 2008]
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Configuring a Web Application to Use Kerberos
Microsoft recommends that you use Kerberos with MOSS 2007 because Kerberos is considered to be more secure than NTLM. Here's what you need to do to use Kerberos to authenticate to MOSS 2007.
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John Howie
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[March 13, 2008]
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MOSS 2007’s Security Features
By leveraging MOSS 2007’s security features when building internal collaboration Web sites, you can ensure those sites' security and provide audit trails showing user access to hosted content.
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John Howie
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[March 6, 2008]
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Controlling Removable Storage Access
Windows Vista integrates Group Policy–based support for restricting access to removable storage devices.
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Alex K. Angelopoulos
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[March 6, 2008]
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Security Pro VIP--March 6, 2008
New research shows how your laptop's sleep and hibernation modes can leave your encryption keys ripe for plucking by hackers. Also, find out what articles are coming this month.
Windows IT Pro
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Renee Munshi
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[February 14, 2008]
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3 Issuers of Digital Certificates
In Outlook 2007, the S/MIME standard requires that email messages be encrypted with a digital certificate, and in other programs, adding a certificate to a document provides authentication and integrity. Obtain a certificate from one of three entities.
Windows IT Pro
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Russell Smith
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[February 14, 2008]
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Office 2007's Security Features in a Legacy Office Environment
Use Microsoft Office Isolated Conversion Environment (MOICE) to bring the more secure Office 2007 file formats to earlier Office versions. And learn about Office 2007's File Block, encryption, and authentication features.
Windows IT Pro
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Russell Smith
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[February 7, 2008]
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Fortify Remote-Server Security
Attacks on branch-office domain controllers can spread to your entire forest. Read-only DCs help Windows Server 2008 reduce that risk by eliminating multimaster replication, limiting password caching, and restricting the reach of local administrators.
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Jan De Clercq
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[February 7, 2008]
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Security Pro VIP--February 7, 2008
Mobile devices are becoming more useful and important to us, so protecting them and their communications is vital. Here are some resources to help. Also, find out what's coming this month.
Windows IT Pro
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Renee Munshi
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[January 17, 2008]
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5 Tips for Buying Managed Security Services
Before you invest in patch management software, consider whether a patching service might serve you better. Likewise, SMBs can benefit from anti-malware, antispam, backup/restore, and compliance-scanning managed services.
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Jeremy L. Smith
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[January 3, 2008]
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Managing Windows Firewall with VBScript
Windows Firewall's default rules aren't very secure, but you can create your own rules by using VBScript. Download 3 scripts, plus learn how to use the MMC Windows Firewall with Advanced Security snap-in to control the overall state of the firewall.
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Dan Griffin
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[January 3, 2008]
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Security Pro VIP Update--January 3, 2008
As one year ends and another begins, it's fun to review what happened over the last 12 months and peek forward to what's coming in the next 12. Also, see what articles are coming this month.
Windows IT Pro
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Renee Munshi
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