Security


Seriously, Least Access

Run legacy apps without hitting the security barrier.

Trustworthy Computing Isn't Just for Microsoft

It takes two to make the security world go round.

Using RPC Over HTTP

Specifics help build security.

Reminder: Developer Exams in Beta Next Week

Qualified MCSD candidates can take new security-based developer exams for free; exams set for April 21 beta testing.

Security, Security, Security

Ports are a good way in, and often remain unchecked.

Microsoft on Its Security Response

</i>MCP Magazine<i> asked Stephen Toulouse, security program manager, Microsoft Security Response Center, about the flaw and resulting controversy about the time delay.

Securing IIS

How to move the default directories created by IIS from the system drive. Plus, methods to make FTP more secure.

14 Reasons To Reconsider Software Restrictions

Software Restriction Policies is a terrific new security tool—if you know what it can’t do, as well as what it can.

The Mystery of the Event Logs

Knowing what’s in your Event Logs is a key to knowing what your servers are doing. Here’s how to make sense of them.

Five Layers of Defense

You can adapt the logical perimeter network design to suit your own access requirements, but most common requirements are met with this design.

Getting Started With PKI

Computer networks allow people to share resources, but computer security prevents access to resources. How to decide if you need PKI, and a step-by-step guide to installing PKI on your servers.

Finding a Home for Application Security

Traffic-management switches are quickly becoming easier to deploy and support, with greater intelligence to repel more sophisticated application attacks

Remote Shutdown

This script allows logoff and shut down of remote users.

Event Log Dissection

You can use a script to compile log info into a file for closer examination.

Fired Security Researcher Resurfaces

Security expert fired over controversial report that accused Microsoft of contributing to global insecurity now at Verdasys.

Microsoft Has Law on Its Side After Code Leak

Code might be viewable, but intellectual property laws prevent its use by legitimate software companies, says expert.

Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3...

Disaster recovery plans should be part of any testing plan.

Educational Opportunities

Security training, free for the asking.

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