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12 Feb 2011Windows 7, Windows Phone 7, & Windows Firewall
Be it smartphones or desktops, when it comes to securing Windows you've got to look at both. Here are some new pieces I wrote for SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com that you may be interested in:Security considerations for Windows Phone 7Should you use third-party patching tools to keep Windows 7 secure?Weighing Windows Firewall for enterprise desktop protection...
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23 Nov 2010
Windows and Linux management tips and tricks
From Windows to Linux - desktops to mobile devices - here are some recent pieces I've written for TechTarget that you may be interested in:Devise a Windows XP end-of-life strategy before migrating to Windows 7Troubleshooting Windows 7 with built-in tools and online resourcesSecuring the new desktop: enterprise mobile devicesCommon Linux Security policy management gaps...
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09 Nov 2010
Some things you need to know about Windows Firewall & Microsoft Security Essentials
Here are a couple more pieces I wrote for SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com where I ponder the utility of Windows Firewall as well as a few things you may not have thought about regarding Microsoft Security Essentials:Weighing Windows Firewall for enterprise desktop protectionMicrosoft Security Essentials may protect non-enterprise users in your businessMicrosoft Security Essentials – when it may not be a good fit...
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09 Nov 2010
Windows 7 security tools & password weaknesses
Here are some recent SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com pieces I wrote regarding Windows 7 security...enjoy!Using Windows 7's built-in features to keep your desktops secureWindows 7 doesn’t end the need to monitor passwords...
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04 Nov 2010
Using GFI LANguard to find open network shares
Have you see what your users are sharing up on your network? What about your server shares - are they divulging too much PII and intellectual property to any Joe Blow on the network?Outside of mobile security (smartphone weaknesses, lack of laptop encryption, etc.) the problem of unstructured information scattered about the network is a very predictable high priority finding in any given security assessment.The reality is you cannot secure ...
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17 Sep 2010
Unique new book on least privilege security in Windows
I've been reading through Russell Smith's new book Least Privilege Security for Windows 7, Vista and XP and I've realized it's about time for a book on this subject. I've covered some of the material in the past including in my recent SearchWinIT.com tip Should Windows users have full administrative rights? and I know there's content on this topic scattered across various books, articles, etc. but I've never seen a ...
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09 Jul 2010
Unique resource for managing Windows logs
I like the practical avenue Randy Franklin Smith (@randyfsmith) has taken with his new Windows Audit Logging Kits. I haven't seen them but I like his approach.Check them out here:http://www.ultimatewindowssecurity.com/securitylog/rosetta/default.aspx...
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16 Jun 2010
Should Windows users have full admin rights?
Here's a piece I wrote recently for SearchWinIT.com where I cover the never-ending debate about whether or not users should have administrative rights on their computers:Should Windows users have full administrative rights?If you have additional insight, please let me/us know. It's something every business can benefit from....
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23 Mar 2010
Users *have* to start locking their screens when working remotely
To continue on with the message in this previous post about users locking their screens while away from their computers I'm amazed at how naive people are with their computer usage in public places.I see it practically every time I'm at a coffee shop - someone leaves his/her laptop sitting at the table while he/she goes out to take a phone call, use the restroom, smoke a cigarette, talk with ...
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06 Oct 2009
Good info on hardening Windows XP
I've written various articles on hardening Windows XP over the years and am always seeking out new nuggets since XP's going to be around a while. Eric Shultze has a neat list of 5 registry keys you can use to further harden your Windows XP systems that you may not have heard about. Enjoy!...
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