61 results found for Features, displaying items 1 - 20
[June 5, 2008]
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
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. Windows IT Pro
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Robert Sheldon
[April 3, 2008]
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. Windows IT Pro
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Damir Dizdarevic
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. Windows IT Pro
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John Howie
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
[February 14, 2008]
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
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. Windows IT Pro
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Jan De Clercq
[February 7, 2008]
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
[January 17, 2008]
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. Windows IT Pro
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Jeremy L. Smith
[January 3, 2008]
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. Windows IT Pro
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Dan Griffin
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