Security Advisor

Forget Your Passwords July 2008 • by Joern Wettern There are plenty of easier and more secure ways to authenticate users. full story

A Long-Overdue Facelift June 2008 • by Joern Wettern Microsoft's Certificate Services has a new name and new functionality. Here's an overview. full story

The New Face of Internet Threats May 2008 • by Joern Wettern It's a brave new world in anti-malware protection. Joern analyzes the latest security trends. full story

The Whole Drive April 2008 • by Joern Wettern More and more companies are using full-drive encryption (FDE) as a way to protect their data. full story

Alphabet Soup March 2008 • by Joern Wettern The government is stepping in to help you protect your systems. Just be prepared for a lot of acronyms. full story

Virtualization Done Differently February 2008 • by Joern Wettern Microsoft's SoftGrid Application Virtualization makes managing applications more secure. full story

Going Mobile January 2008 • by Joern Wettern Data security becomes an even bigger concern when users go mobile. Here are some ways to keep your mobile data safe. full story

The Weakest Link: Part II December 2007 • by Joern Wettern Keeping your users informed and involved can save your network. full story

Users: The Weakest Link November 2007 • by Joern Wettern Bad things can happen when administrators don't put their users first. full story

Virtual Security October 2007 • by Joern Wettern How virtual technology can help you keep your network safe. full story

The Right To Remain Anonymous September 2007 • by Joern Wettern Here are some tools to help you protect your privacy on the 'Net. full story

Protect Your Crown Jewels August 2007 • by Joern Wettern Tips and tricks for making sure your network's domain controllers remain as secure as possible. full story

The Essential Security Toolbox July 2007 • by Joern Wettern From protocol analyzers to vulnerability scanners, here are some tools that can help keep your network secure. full story

Protect Your Customer Data June 2007 • by Joern Wettern Joern shows you how to cover your security bases -- and keep your customers happy. full story

Patch It Up May 2007 • by Joern Wettern Tips for picking your ultimate patching tool. full story