Top 10 Windows Security Configurations: Where and How! (Part 1): “After years in the field, here are Derek Melber’s top 10 Windows security configurations complete with references for you to take a deeper dive into the subject.”
Nov 042009
Oct 212009
Microsoft Security Essentials: Does it have a Place in the Business World?: “Microsoft recently released Security Essentials, a free anti-virus and anti-malware ”pack” for Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7. The software was created with consumers in mind, but, in a tight economy some businesses will undoubtedly be tempted to use it for PCs on their company networks. Is it a good idea? What are the drawbacks? This article takes a look at this replacement for Windows Live OneCare and helps you decide whether deploying it in your business is a great way to save money, an invitation to disaster, or something in between.”
Oct 192009
From Tony Bradley at PCWorld.com…
A Guide to Windows 7 Security – Business Center – PC World: “Until now, Windows Vista was the most secure version of the Windows operating system. Windows 7 picks up where Vista left off, and improves on that foundation to provide an even more secure computing experience. Microsoft also incorporated user feedback about Vista to enrich the user experience and to ensure that the security features are intuitive and user-friendly. Here’s a look at some of the more significant security enhancements in Windows 7.”
Oct 142009
10 Best Security Apps for Your iPhone — Campus Technology
: “Apple’s App Store currently holds about 85,000 applications for you to download to your
Oct 072009
From Derek Melber at WindowsSecurity.com…
Top 10 Windows Security Configurations: Where and How! (Part 1): “There are always top 10 lists that grab your attention; and this one should be no different. Windows provides many settings, options, and areas of configuration. In reality, this might be a Top 100 list, but there is only room for 10. This list is created from years of educating and asking myself questions like, “what do administrators do and not do when it comes to security?” This list seems to be where administrators fail to look and setup security. It also includes a few settings that are not all that well known, but certainly have huge rewards for securing your Windows environment. I have tried to include references to other articles that go deeper into the topic, in case you want to read more about the security setting being suggested.”
Sep 232009
From WindowsSecurity.com…
Windows 7 “XP Mode”: What are the Security Implications?: “There has been much talk in the IT world about the new “XP Mode” feature in Windows 7 – an implementation of a new version of Microsoft’s Virtual PC with a free licensed XP virtual machine that can be used to run older applications – but what are the security implications? In this article, we’ll examine both the good and the bad (in terms of security) related to running this special VM on your Windows 7 computer.”
Sep 172009
Another CIO Jury article, in which I’m quoted, from TechRepublic.com…We have a number of applications that are Software as a Service (SaaS).
Cloud apps are quietly winning over CIOs, but security still spooks many | Tech Sanity Check | TechRepublic.com: “Cloud apps are quietly winning over CIOs, but security still spooks many”
Aug 192009
WindowsSecurity.com article explaining DirectAccess in Windows 7…
Death of VPN: “The virtual private network (VPN) was an exciting remote networking innovation; it allows remote users to connect to a private local area network (LAN) across the Internet, instead of having to dial directly in to a remote access server. By creating an encrypted tunnel, the VPN provides a way to communicate securely through the public network. However, the traditional VPN has a few drawbacks: it can be slow and is not seamless for users, and some networks, such as those provided by hotels, block VPN traffic.
DirectAccess is a new feature in Windows Server 2008 R2 and the Windows 7 client, that serves the same purpose as a traditional virtual private network without the hassle factor that’s often involved in setting up and using a VPN connection. DirectAccess does away with the need for VPN protocols such as PPTP and L2TP. It uses IPsec/IPv6 to create a secure, direct connection between a remote computer and the company LAN. In this article, we get “up close and personal” with this exciting new networking feature: how it works, what you need to use it and how it can benefit your organization.”