SQL Server Magazine December 2005

[Access Denied]
Every month, Randy Franklin Smith answers your questions about security. Click the links above to see individual Q&As from this month's column. Send your questions to Randy at rsmith@ultimatewindowssecurity.com.
By Randy Franklin Smith
[Feature]
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
By Randy Franklin Smith
See how Windows well-known security principals give you powerful control over access to Windows resources.
By Jan De Clercq
Make Guest accounts a part of your least-privilege strategy, to reduce exposure to malware attacks through vulnerable applications such as Web browsers and email.
By Mark Burnett
[Toolbox]
The open-source Curl command-line tool lets you send and receive Web pages and easily automate many security and administrative tasks.
By Jeff Fellinge
[Core Concepts]
Securing your systems depends on user and management cooperation and buy-in. Here are some ways to win the hearts and minds of your company's user base.
By Randy Franklin Smith
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