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Identity (Management) Crisis (Part 2): Everything you (think you) know is wrong
This article discusses how your identity is much more than just a set of credentials and why protecting your credentials is an important part of operating securely online.
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Authenex ASAS - Voted WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Award Winner - Authentication / Smart Cards
Authenex ASAS was selected the winner in the Authentication / Smart Cards category of the WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Awards. Smart Enterprise Guardian and eToken were runner-up and second runner-up respectively.
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Enhancing Endpoint Security for Windows Desktops (Part 2)
In this article the author will discuss how least privilege can help protect the computer from local user attacks, as well as how data leak protection can help protect the corporate assets from being sent inappropriately across the Internet.
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Identity (Management) Crisis (Part 1): The evolution of identity concepts
In this article we'll take a look at how the concept of identity has evolved particularly in the legal and technological realms.
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Enhancing Endpoint Security for Windows Desktops (Part 1)
In this article, the author will discuss some of the most important aspects of endpoint security, including endpoint firewalls, endpoint password policy, endpoint least privilege, and endpoint data leak protection.
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Security Considerations for Cloud Computing (Part 1) - Virtualization Platform
This article looks at some of the security issues related to virtualization in the cloud.
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NetWrix Change Reporter Suite - Voted WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Award Winner - Network Auditing Software
NetWrix Change Reporter Suite was selected the winner in the Network Auditing Software category of the WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Awards. GFI LANguard and Admin Report Kit for Windows Enterprise (ARKWE) were runner-up and second runner-up respectively.
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Authentication is changing: passwords have become yesterday's access control
In this article the author will cover steps that you can take to help keep your personal and corporate data secure and private, using the latest in 2FA (two factor authentication).
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Accessing Security Logs Remotely and Efficiently
In this article the author discusses the various tools, techniques and options available to administrators to gather logs from one or many Windows computers remotely.
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Securing your Network in an Era of Heterogeneity
In this article, we'll provide some security tips for different popular operating systems (other than Windows) as well as a set of best practices that should be applied to all.
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Windows Firewall Documentation
Documenting the firewall settings for disaster recovery and efficient reference to the baseline settings on each server is essential.
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Menlo Logic AccessPoint SSL VPN Software - Voted WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Award Winner - VPN Software
Menlo Logic AccessPoint SSL VPN Software was selected the winner in the VPN Software category of the WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Awards. Checkpoint VPN-1 Power and Astaro Network Security were runner-up and second runner-up respectively.
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Network Encroachment Methodologies
In this article, we will go over several of the more common network encroachment and attack methods that can be used alone, or in conjunction with each other or with additional attacks to compromise a network.
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Windows Firewall: Domain Networks, Private Networks, and Public Networks
In this article the author will discuss the different network connections associated with Windows Firewall settings for your Windows servers and desktops.
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TechGenix launches MSPAnswers.com - Your guide to the world of Managed Services!
Visit MSPAnswers.com for exclusive tips and insights on how your MSP business can thrive and grow in an increasingly competitive managed services market.
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Out of band remote control of devices, MDM and AMT what the future holds
In this article the author will cover two emerging technologies for managing and securing devices - MDM and AMT. MDM in the mobile device market and AMT for the Intel based desktop PC's on the LAN.
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Defending your Network against the APT
In this article, we'll take a look at how the APT has evolved and what you need to do to defend your network against this type of threat.
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Tenable Nessus - Voted WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Award Winner - Security Scanner Software
Tenable Nessus was selected the winner in the Security Scanner Software category of the WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Awards. GFI LANguard and Retina Unified Vulnerability Management were runner-up and second runner-up respectively.
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Managing Active Directory with Forefront Identity Manager (FIM) 2010
In this article, the author walks you through some of the features and capabilities of Forefront Identity Manager (FIM) to help you decide if it's the right platform for your company.
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Microsoft Private Cloud - Overview of Hypervisor Security
In this article we'll take a look at the differences between a traditional data center and the private cloud.
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