Patching your servers is an art that takes time to master. Here's a paint-by-numbers kit to help you get started.
- By Greg Shields
- 06/01/2005
A recent survey of security and law enforcement executives shows that
the fight against electronic crimes (e-crimes) continues to be an
uphill battle.
Microsoft is battling the perception that there's little to get excited about in the long-awaited and much-ballyhooed Longhorn.
- By Scott Bekker and Ed Scannell
- 06/01/2005
<i>Redmond</i>'s new Security Advisor drills down the specifics of what should be considered when selecting your next firewall.
- By Joern Wettern
- 05/01/2005
Many businesses expect IT to use
the equivalent of a radar gun and monitor employees for infractions. But laying down the law can have serious repercussions, both for employees and the IT departments doing the watching.
Microsoft's free vulnerability scanner works well—as long as you don't have to stretch it too far.
- By Joanne Cummings
- 05/01/2005
Remote management has never been a Microsoft strong suit, but Windows Server 2003 is helping users manage servers that no IT staff can touch.
- By Kevin Fogarty
- 05/01/2005
Customers have few kind words for Microsoft's Software Assurance, and even fewer good choices for upgrades.
The proper level of load balancing services can ensure consistent availability of Web services.
- By Danielle Ruest and Nelson Ruest
- 04/01/2005
New exam follows on heels of newest version of Microsoft's server for speedy, secure computing.
- By Michael Domingo
- 03/10/2005
FirstDefense-ISR can be your first line of defense against disk failure and data loss.
- By Erik Westgard
- 03/01/2005
This veteran penetration tester has seen some stupid security lapses in his time. Here are six of the worst.
Recommendations for reducing risk to your stored data, whatever its form.
- By Roberta Bragg
- 03/01/2005
The Altiris Management Suites give you complete control over every aspect of your network operations.
- By Danielle Ruest and Nelson Ruest
- 03/01/2005
Growing ranks of those with MCSE: Security offers some proof that security remains hot.
- By Michael Domingo
- 02/24/2005
Misconceptions of encryption keep us from obtaining the full range of benefits it offers.
- By Roberta Bragg
- 02/01/2005
The more work you put in up front, the easier it will be to get and stay current when the patches hit.
Worried about trojans and viruses sneaking in with downloaded files? DownloadSecurity can help you stop them at the gate.
Rollout pain aside, users laud the long overdue enhancements that
SP2 brings to IE, along with new GPOs, RPC lockdown and more.
- By Stephen Swoyer
- 02/01/2005
Ensuring maximum asset availability requires multiple layers of security working in concert to protect against intrusions, enforce usage policies, and allow machines to remain resilient to attacks - even when patching is not an option.