February, 2010
Introducing Identity Lifecycle Manager 2
Identity Lifecycle Manager (ILM) 2 allows IT departments to synchronize heterogeneous directory services and databases, improving security and providing users with functionality to manage identities across multiple systems.
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February, 2010
Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP) in Windows Server 2008 and Vista
Newer versions of Windows can take advantage of OCSP and improve performance.
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January, 2010
Quickly Respond to Security Threats With Forefront Threat Management Gateway
Taking Forefront Threat Management Gateway out for a quick spin, you can’t help but like its new security features including malware blocking at the gateway and the ability to inspect inbound and outbound HTTPS traffic.
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December, 2009
Double-Take Move Review
Take the risk out of migration projects with this simple-to-use tool; works physical to virtual and vice versa.
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December, 2009
Simplify EFS Deployment
Use these two Encrypting File System tools to help centrally manage EFS on desktop and notebook computers and migrate to V2 certificates.
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October, 2009
ACL Enhancements in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008
Recent ACL changes in the Windows OS aren't game-changing, but a strong understanding of the small modifications can help simplify security management and resolve permissions-related problems in your environment.
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October, 2009
Default Accounts and Groups – Security Principles
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October, 2009
Access Inheritance Flags
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July, 2009
Prevent Data Leaks by Restricting RDP Files
Use Desktop Connection 6.1 client in Windows Vista SP1 and XP SP3 along with Group Policy and you’ll ensure users don’t transfer data to a rogue terminal server.
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June, 2009
App-V Streaming and Sequencing
App-V has a server component to let the client stream virtual applications on demand from a server and run apps offline. IT departments can sequence programs once and stream them to desktops and terminal servers without testing for application conflicts.
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June, 2009
App-V Security
Use App-V's SystemGuard, MSI utility, and Sequencer to deploy virtual applications seamlessly in secured environments, protecting the integrity of desktops and terminal servers.
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March, 2009
How to Allow Shortcuts When Using SRP on Windows XP Workstations
If you enable Software Restriction Policy (SRP) and set the default security level to Disallowed on Windows XP workstations, the built-in rules won't allow users to launch applications from desktop shortcuts. Here's a workaround to allow shortcuts.
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January, 2009
Windows Server 2008’s Fine-Grained Password Policies
Use FGPPs to apply different password policies to various categories of users in your domain.
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December, 2008
Securing FTP Sites Using FTP Publishing Service for IIS 7.0
The FTP Publishing Service for IIS 7.0 lets you securely transfer user credentials and data using FTPS and provides improved authentication options.
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December, 2008
Ease Security Headaches
Review some common security aggravations—such as ad-hoc wireless networks, Internet Explorer’s password AutoComplete feature, UAC improvements, third-party application updates, and application virtualization—and learn how to handle them.
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December, 2008
VIPRE Enterprise 3.1
Sunbelt Software’s latest version of its VIPRE antivirus product is easy to use and delivers basic virus protection, but the product lacks scalability.
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August, 2008
Use SteadyState to Manage Shared Computers
SteadyState lets you use Windows Disk Protection to roll back system partitions to a known state, configure computer and user restrictions, and schedule software updates.
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August, 2008
Secure Active Directory With XML-Based Templates
Microsoft's new .admx template format lets you centrally store admin files and reduces the amount of data you need to replicate between DCs. You can even create custom .admx templates to suit your needs.
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August, 2008
Configuring SSL VPNs for Secure Public-Terminal Connections
Windows Vista SP1 and Server 2008 users can use SSL VPNs to securely connect to remote sites from public terminals. Use this guide to configure a secure VPN using Microsoft's new VPN protocol, SSTP, and HTTPS without installing additional client software.
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June, 2008
Introduction to Software Restriction Policies
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