Security


Code Red: Blessing in Disguise?

The Code Red virus, which did a Tony Soprano on Microsoft Internet Server boxes around the world, may actually end up doing more good than harm.

Microsoft Launches Security Initiative

According to ENTmag.com, Microsoft Corp. this week launched an initiative to make Windows more secure.

Conquering Patch Madness

UpdateEXPERT eases the task of keeping servers patched.

Active Directory Object Permissions 101

Understanding the ins and outs of AD and object permissions is no simple task, but your efforts can help avoid catastrophe.

Troubleshoot Group Policy

These tricks and tools will help you seek out and destroy problem policies.

Learning Site Server From the Ground Up

Delve into this book’s pages, and discover the ins and outs of Site Server Commerce Edition.

I Am the Software Über Admin!

SecureEXE locks down executables to help keep users out of trouble.

MCP TechMentor Diary, Day 4 and 5 Roundup

Security, Exchange, security and Windows 2000 migration fill the last two days of the conference schedule for MCPmag.com reader Rick Johnson.

MCP TechMentor Diary, Day 2: The Humorous World of IT?

Our intrepid conference attendee/reporter finds a product amid the marketing hype and gets up to speed on IP and Group Policies at the first official conference day.

Incoming Wounded

The work of risk analysis—evaluating security threats, alerts and all-out panic attacks—is vital to keeping your network safe and sound and you sane.

A Thorough Look at Routing and Remote Access

A whole book on RRAS? Absolutely.

Risky Business

The work of risk analysis—evaluating security threats, alerts and all-out panic attacks—is vital to keeping your network safe and sound and you sane.

How a Network Scan Can Improve Your Security

A scan can improve the security of your network, but be sure you know the law before you decide to do so.

How Secure is Your Network?

Seven network scanners test your security before the crackers do.

An Event Monitoring Solution for your Network

Argent Guardian offers reliable, comprehensive and flexible event monitoring.

Disk Commander Saves Wiped-Out Data

This tool can save you from the panic attack that can ensue when you say, "Oops … I deleted it again …"

SQL Server 2000 Security Secrets

What you need to know that you didn't find on Books Online.

Are MCSEs Prepared for Code Red?

The SANS Institute says no. Microsoft begs to differ.

Microsoft Releases Network Security Hotfix Checker

New tool simplifies identification of systems' applied hotfixes and patches.

9 Steps to Securing IIS

Internet Information Server hacks are legendary, including many into Microsoft itself. Here's how to keep your Web sites from becoming famous for the wrong reasons.

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