Security


Software Crusades

When platform zealots attack, it can threaten everything from productivity to profits.

Microsoft Employees Get Carded

Microsoft is betting big on smart cards for its own employees while working to make the technology more palatable for the masses.

Reading the Tea Leaves

Microsoft executive shuffle has ramifications for customers.

Editors' Choice Awards: Thumbs Up!

Redmond's resident critics pick their favorites in this year's Editors' Choice Awards.

Password Policy Done Right

Supplement Active Directory's weak password management tools with Specops' Password Policy.

Readers Respond October 2005

New-found respect, the possibility of buying a Mac and a DMZ question for Security Advisor columnist Joern Wettern.

Test Drive a Better Browser

These alternatives to Microsoft's Internet Explorer can add Web-browsing muscle, but they're not without potential problems.

Get Serious About Securing IE

Internet Explorer is one of the most used products in nearly every environment, but most administrators know little about how to tune it for best performance and safety.

The Power Inside

As head of Microsoft Research, Rick Rashid leads a team that remains largely anonymous, but whose work finds its way into nearly every product Redmond ships.

Will R2 Make You More Secure?

The new version of Windows Server 2003 has some components directly targed at security pros, but they may not be what your network needs. Joern Wettern takes a detailed look to help you decide.

Password Organizer Update Ships

While the world waits for single-sign on to become a reality, 1-abc.net is shipping version 1.10 of its Password Organizer product.

Microsoft Cancels Only Security Patch Planned for September

Due to quality concerns, Microsoft cancelled the release of a critical security bulletin for Windows that was supposed to be posted on Tuesday.

Develop a Security Plan Now

The best place to start the secure enterprise is with a comprehensive security plan that works as you do.

Windows Vista Beta Gives IT a Good View

Admins to get deployment, manageability and security improvements.

The Vision Thing

Microsoft should keep shooting for the stars, even if it only reaches a few.

New Software Assurance Plan Is Filled with Partner Goodies

Partners to get new opportunities in delivering deployment services and training.

Microsoft's First, Best Customer: A Q&A with Microsoft CIO Ron Markezich

More than 300,000 devices. About 10,000 servers, 2,000 IT staff and the same number of contractors and vendors. The most attacked network in the world. Meet the man responsible for keeping it all going.

Know Your Rights (Management)

Does Microsoft have the right Digital Rights Management (DRM) solution for you?

Guard the Door

ThreatSentry protects IIS servers from both known and unknown types of attacks.

What I Beta Tested on My Summer Vacation

Microsoft beta products: A look at what's coming, when it's coming and why you should care.

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