Read-only domain controllers (RODCs), a new feature of Active Directory Domain Services, represent a fundamental change in how you'll use DCs -- for security and otherwise. Here's what you need to know to implement them in your enterprise.
The new Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services release promises to up the ante on cloud security.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- 06/01/2010
There's probably a dozen or more ways this is getting done in your shop. Here's what you need to know to create a supported, secure solution for everyone.
Deputy defense secretary talks Einstein for private business.
- By Amber Corrin
- 06/01/2010
A few organizational changes will be coming to Microsoft's Server and Tools Business (STB) segment in July, Microsoft announced this week.
Deal will make Symantec a leader in identity management and PKI.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- 05/20/2010
Microsoft released a security advisory on Tuesday concerning a Windows component involved with desktop graphics display.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 05/19/2010
Microsoft has been working with a security firm investigating a fundamental flaw in antivirus software for Windows.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 05/18/2010
Attackers now patching systems to allow for better attacks. Plus: Microsoft Office and Google Apps go toe-t-toe on security; insider threats growing, says report.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 05/18/2010
Network breaches represent the foremost nightmare scenario for IT pros, according to a report.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 05/12/2010
After a thick April patch, this month's security update, released today, is light with only two "critical" fixes.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 05/11/2010
Plus: McAfee explains patching problem; what security concerns make you lose sleep?; Patching in the dark.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 05/10/2010
Microsoft expects to deliver just two critical fixes in its May security update, arriving this Tuesday.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 05/06/2010
Microsoft on Wednesday released a new enterprise-grade security solution for use with its SharePoint document sharing and collaboration products.
Two new off-cycle patches follow the usual Patch Tuesday release. Plus: Looking to third-party app security.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 05/03/2010
Keep your files safe with BitLocker and AppLocker.
Microsoft issued a security advisory on Thursday for a vulnerability in two SharePoint products.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 04/30/2010
Microsoft is preparing a security update in June for the IE XSS filter in Internet Explorer 8.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 04/27/2010
Microsoft today released an updated critical fix for Windows Media Services on Windows 2000 Server.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 04/27/2010
Windows security holes have declined in the last year by 8.4 percent, according to a new Microsoft report.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 04/26/2010