Security


No Entrance, No Exit

These tools can help you use Group Policy to restrict access to USB ports and various hardware devices.

Private Eyes

Microsoft leads an industry-wide struggle to balance customer privacy and business value.

Security Industry Rocked by Sony Rootkit Fiasco

The Sony BMG rootkit fiasco could be the worst retail marketing meltdown since the launch of New Coke.

Message Hygiene -- Microsoft Style: Part I

Keep your inboxes clean of spam and viruses with some new tools and enhancements in Exchange 2003.

Ready for the Big Time

The Enterprise Edition of ISA 2004 provides centralized management and unmatched scalability.

December Vista Tech Preview Bows

As promised, after skipping November, Microsoft began shipping the December Windows Vista community technology preview (CTP) to customers and partners this week. Among other features, the latest build debuts a slew of new security capabilities.

Rootkit Runaround: Protect Yourself Against an Emerging Threat

A program that can detect rootkits should be an integral part of your security toolbox.

Rose-Colored Google Glasses

Can Google -- or some other company -- change the world of computing?

SQL 2005: The Integrated Stack Is Back

Is all this integration among Microsoft components good for customers?

FoxPro Not an Endangered Species

Microsoft sends mixed messages about its less-than-sexy database development tool.

Spyware Meets Its Match -- Almost

Microsoft's anti-spyware tool works well enough, but some readers question its categorization and detection capabilities.

Spies in Every Corner

These tools help eliminate spyware, keep your systems clean and running efficiently and—most importantly—protect vital information.

Time To Get Physical

If you're really concerned about securing your systems, start with the physical.

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.

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