November 2006
Select the right security log management tool for your company.
October 2006
With Vista on the horizon, now is the time to examine how the new OS redefines the concept of least privilege into a more behavior-based dynamic.
September 2006
Here's how to ensure that IPsec is running smoothly in your environment and how to use built-in Windows 2003 tools to diagnose problems if they do crop up.
June 2006
You can prevent some problems when you install and configure Web applications, but you should also audit your system regularly to detect potential vulnerabilities and address them.
May 2006
This free command-line tool draws data from your Web server's logs that you can examine for suspicious activity.
December 2005
In this second part of a two-part series, we show you how to build a barebones monitoring solution by using free or inexpensive tools that are Windows event log–centric
November 2005
In this first part of a two-part series, we identify the various devices and systems that you should monitor in an SMB for both security and operations purposes. We also identify the most common data-monitoring sources.
December 2004
ENTSSO is a valuable service for enterprises that want to streamline and integrate the Windows-rooted portions of their IT infrastructures and applications with other legacy systems and applications.
July 2004
Microsoft Identity Integration Server 2003 is a powerful tool for deploying directory-enabled applications while ensuring that data across individual directories remains synchronized.
August 2003
Learn how to protect your systems from future attacks by SQL Slammer and similar worms.
August 2003
Familiar with the benefits of a honeypot solution? Here's a look at how to configure and deploy a new Windows port of the popular UNIX-based Honeyd utility.
March 2003
Learn how to use SQL Server to protect your valuable data and create and manage secure database connections.
March 2003
Mirror multiple sites on your Web farm and limit exposure to your valuable data with SQL Server named instances.
February 2003
Determining the perfect antivirus product for a given environment can be a difficult task. To do so, you need to understand the ingredients of a good antivirus scanner. Here's where to begin your research.
February 2003
The EventCombMT utility takes the effort out of monitoring your event logs.
August 2002
Do you need to audit usage of your SQL Server 2000 installation? Check out this discussion of auditing and monitoring activity—essential tasks for a successful C2 evaluation.
June 2002
Windows XP provides new command-line tools, as well as new versions of some old favorites, to help you secure your systems.
April 2002
Paula Sharick shows you how to use resource kit tools AuditPol and Dumpel to expedite changes to security auditing and reduce the time it takes to isolate critical events in your system's event logs.
December 2001
ISA Server offers you built-in monitoring and reporting functionality through logs, alerts, and reports.
December 2001
Microsoft's new tool, Hfnetchk, simplifies the process of auditing and installing security hotfixes on your network system.
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