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8 février 2012 : Saving Credentials on Windows Computers

In this article the author discusses Windows Credential Manager and the ability to save credentials to a Windows 7 computer and how an attacker can exploit saved credentials using the command line tool vaultcmd.

1er février 2012 : 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.

26 janvier 2012 : 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.

25 janvier 2012 : 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 (...)

18 janvier 2012 : 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.

11 janvier 2012 : 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.

4 janvier 2012 : Security Considerations for Cloud Computing (Part 1) - Virtualization Platform

This article looks at some of the security issues related to virtualization in the cloud.

22 décembre 2011 : 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 (...)

21 décembre 2011 : 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).

14 décembre 2011 : 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.

7 décembre 2011 : 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.

30 novembre 2011 : Windows Firewall Documentation

Documenting the firewall settings for disaster recovery and efficient reference to the baseline settings on each server is essential.

24 novembre 2011 : 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 (...)

23 novembre 2011 : 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.

16 novembre 2011 : 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.

11 novembre 2011 : 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.

9 novembre 2011 : 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.

2 novembre 2011 : 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.

27 octobre 2011 : 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.

26 octobre 2011 : 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.

19 octobre 2011 : 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.

12 octobre 2011 : Using the Microsoft Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset (DaRT) for Incident Response

In this article the author evaluates Microsoft's DaRT. DaRT has a fairly complete set of basic incident response and repair tools.

5 octobre 2011 : Hunt Down and Kill Malware with Sysinternals Tools (Part 3)

This third and last installment in the series will cover how to use Process Monitor for detecting changes to the registry and file system that may be made by malware.

29 septembre 2011 : Microsoft Forefront Threat Management Gateway - Voted WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Award Winner - Firewall Software

Microsoft Forefront Threat Management Gateway was selected the winner in the Firewall Software category of the WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Awards. Symantec Endpoint Protection and VIPRE Antivirus Business were runners-up while Astaro Security Gateway Software Appliance was second (...)

28 septembre 2011 : Troubleshooting Event Log Entries

In this article the author will review some of the tips, concepts, tools, and overall approaches in determining the root cause of log events.

21 septembre 2011 : Data Leakage Prevention

In this article the author will venture into the world of Data Leakage Protection, and describe how to use this technology to better protect corporate data on personal and corporate devices.

14 septembre 2011 : Eight Things You Can Do Today to Improve Security on Your Microsoft Network

In this article, we will present eight things you can do today to increase your overall security posture.

7 septembre 2011 : Windows Security Tools

In this article the author discusses the following Microsoft security tools - MBSA, Security templates, SCW and SCM.

31 août 2011 : Operating System Fingerprinting with Packets (Part 1)

In this article series I will describe active and passive OS fingerprinting, the concepts that make them plausible, and go through some examples of how to do this in a manual and automated fashion.

25 août 2011 : Symantec Altiris Client Management Suite - Voted WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Award Winner - Patch Management

Symantec Altiris Client Management Suite was selected the winner in the Patch Management category of the WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Awards. WinINSTALL and GFI LANguard were runner-up and second runner-up respectively.

24 août 2011 : Hunt Down and Kill Malware with Sysinternals Tools (Part 2) - Autoruns

In this Part 2, I will talk about how you can use Autoruns tool to find malware that boots at startup.

17 août 2011 : Video: Leveraging the Windows Server Security Database

This video demonstrates how Windows Server 2008 Security Database could be used in server configuration.

10 août 2011 : The future of computer and mobile security

This article will take you through the mobile device management journey and how the holy grail of central device management is quickly being reinvented to ensure that your data, device and resources are safe.

3 août 2011 : Security Considerations for the Private Cloud IaaS (Part 1)

In this article, we will examine the different types of cloud service models and delivery models.

28 juillet 2011 : EmpowerID Group Manager - Voted WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Award Winner - Group Policy Management

EmpowerID Group Manager was selected the winner in the Group Policy Management category of the WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Awards. ScriptLogic Active Administrator and NetIQ Group Policy Administrator were runner-up and second runner-up (...)

27 juillet 2011 : Disk Encryption - The Next Generation (Bitlocker Administration and Monitoring)

This article discusses disk encryption in view of Microsoft's Bitlocker, and Microsoft Bitlocker Administration and Monitoring (MBAM) solution.

20 juillet 2011 : Security Issues when Connecting Computers to Cellular Networks

Cellular towers are almost ubiquitous, so it's a great convenience to be able to connect your computer to one of these networks and access the Internet in locations that no other ISP serves. But what are the security implications? That's what we'll look at in this (...)

13 juillet 2011 : Applocker: Scenarios for Use and Deployment

This article covers Windows 7 integrated security feature AppLocker.

6 juillet 2011 : Building a Malware Analysis Lab

In this article I am going to discuss some of the things that need to be taken into consideration when building a malware analysis lab.

29 juin 2011 : Security Considerations for Infrastructure as a Service Cloud Computing Model

This article takes a look at the requirements for a cloud computing solution.

23 juin 2011 : Kaspersky Security for Mail Server - Voted WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Award Winner - Email Anti Virus

Kaspersky Security for Mail Server was selected the winner in the Email Anti Virus category of the WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Awards. BitDefender Antivirus 2010 and GFI MailSecurity for Exchange/SMTP were runner-up and second runner-up (...)

22 juin 2011 : Well-Known SIDs for Windows Server 2008 R2 Active Directory

This article will discuss what a SID is. Then, it continues to discuss why some SIDs are well-known, and the concept and technology of SIDs.

15 juin 2011 : Hunt Down and Kill Malware with Sysinternals Tools (Part 1)

This article is part one of a two-part series on using Sysinternals tools to manually detect and clean malware from a Windows system.

8 juin 2011 : The Advanced Persistent Threat - What Is It and How Does It Affect Me?

In this article, we'll explore the concepts behind APT and introduce you to the different pieces of the puzzle the actors, the threats and the techniques.

1er juin 2011 : Cloud computing, can we trust it and how can it be used whilst being secure

In order to make an informed decision on using cloud computing, one should look carefully at the advantages of using the cloud and the disadvantages, being the security risks it might entail. Do the risks outweigh the benefits or vice (...)

26 mai 2011 : AccessPatrol - Voted WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Award Winner - Endpoint Security

AccessPatrol was selected the winner in the Endpoint Security category of the WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Awards. GFI EndPointSecurity and Netwrix USB Blocker were runner-up and second runner-up respectively.

25 mai 2011 : Network Security in a World without Network Firewalls

In this article, I'll talk about some things you can do to secure your environment in a world without firewalls.

18 mai 2011 : Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010 - Is Microsoft Anti-virus Good Enough

Should you consider FEP in your organization or does it still need more time "in the oven" before it's ready for prime time?

11 mai 2011 : Internet Explorer 9: Is It More Secure?

In this article, we'll look at the security mechanisms in IE 9 and compare it not only with earlier versions of IE, but with top competitors Firefox and Chrome.

4 mai 2011 : Why Applications Don't work for standard users

This article discusses the limited privileges of standard user accounts. It explains Authentication tokens, file/folder and Registry permissions at the time the user or application attempts to access that resource.

28 avril 2011 : avast! Server Edition - Voted WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Award Winner - Anti Virus

avast! Server Edition was selected the winner in the Anti Virus category of the WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Awards. Kaspersky Enterprise Space Security and Symantec Endpoint Protection were runner-up and second runner-up (...)

27 avril 2011 : Enumerating Metadata

In this article I'm going to discuss the importance of metadata as it relates to reconnaissance. I'll cover what it is, how it's stored, and how attackers can extract it to find out more about you or your network.

21 avril 2011 : Readers' Choice Awards Yearly Round Up 2010

The winning solutions for the 2010 Readers' Choice awards.

20 avril 2011 : DNS Security (Part 2): DNS Security Steps Prior to Deploying DNSSEC

This articles looks at things you can do to secure your Windows DNS infrastructure prior to rolling out the nuclear option, which is to deploy DNSSEC in your environment.

13 avril 2011 : Video: Security Compliance Manager Provides Many Baselines

This video demonstrates how Security Compliance Manager can provide many security baselines.

6 avril 2011 : DNS Security (Part 1): Issues in DNS Security

In this article we'll take a look at some issues in DNS security and how the security of your DNS servers can be compromised.

30 mars 2011 : Video: Difference Between the RSOP.msc versus SECPOL.msc Commands

This video demonstrates difference between the RSOP.msc vs SECPOL.msc commands.

24 mars 2011 : EvenTrigger - Voted WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Award Winner - Event Log Monitoring

EvenTrigger was selected the winner in the Event Log Monitoring category of the WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Awards. ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer and EventTracker were runner-up and second runner-up respectively.

23 mars 2011 : Extracting USB Artifacts from Windows 7

This article will discuss some of the artifacts that a USB storage device leaves on a system when it has been plugged in, how to gather and interpret those artifacts, and how to ultimately determine if a USB device may have been involved in malicious activity on a Windows (...)

16 mars 2011 : Protecting Against Insider Attacks In Todays Network Environments

This article discusses some of the basic steps that you should take to protect against insider threats.

9 mars 2011 : Continuous Auditing of Active Directory with Scheduled Tasks

This article will show you how to use Scheduled Tasks, which are built-in to Windows 7 to gather information out of Active Directory and place the contents into files automatically.

2 mars 2011 : Has the Day of the Death of the DMZ Finally Arrived?

This article discusses network firewalls and their place in the ever evolving computing environment.

24 février 2011 : Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner - Voted WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Award Winner - Web Application Security

Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner was selected the winner in the Web Application Security category of the WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Awards. Protegrity Encryption and Hashing and N-Stalker Web Application Security Scanner were runner-up and second runner-up (...)

23 février 2011 : Video: AppLocker Tips and Tricks

This video helps with top three issues that users run into with AppLocker.

16 février 2011 : Do Your Printers Pose a Security Risk?

This article deals with today's printers and their security implications for businesses.

9 février 2011 : Determining If You are Actively Being Compromised

This article will demonstrate a few of the things you can do to find out if someone else is hanging around your system.

2 février 2011 : Network Inspection System Enhances Security for Microsoft Security Essentials and the TMG Firewall

This article discusses network traffic inspection, specifically Microsoft's Network Inspection System (NIS) that is now found in both TMG firewall and Microsoft Security Essentials. NIS provides an exceptional level of security for networks that contain Windows servers and client (...)

27 janvier 2011 : Entrust IdentityGuard - Voted WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Award Winner - Authentication/Smart Cards

Entrust IdentityGuard was selected the winner in the Authentication/Smart Cards category of the WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Awards. AuthLite Two-Factor Logon Security and Authenex ASAS were runner-up and second runner-up (...)

26 janvier 2011 : Using ADUC Saved Queries to Continuously Audit Windows Active Directory

This article explains the Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) Microsoft tool for administering objects in Active Directory.

19 janvier 2011 : Collecting Threat Intelligence (Part 2)

This article deals with the available resources that help us take informed decisions about unknown systems that are communicating with our network.

12 janvier 2011 : Windows Phone 7 Security Implications

In this article, we'll look at the security mechanisms built into the WP7 devices, as well as our wish list for more security options in future versions.

5 janvier 2011 : Video: Windows 7 Folder Sharing Options

This video explains various Windows 7 folder sharing options.

23 décembre 2010 : GFI LANguard - Voted WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Award Winner - Network Auditing Software

GFI LANguard was selected the winner in the Network Auditing Software category of the WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Awards. Admin Report Kit for Windows Enterprise (ARKWE) and Professional Audit Expander were runner-up and second runner-up (...)

22 décembre 2010 : Integrated NAP Functionality in UAG 2010 Service Pack 1 DirectAccess

In this article we find the step by step instructions on how to build a UAG SP1 DirectAccess lab with NAP.

15 décembre 2010 : Using PowerShell to Continuously Audit Security of Active Directory

PowerShell, audit, continuous audit, security, security audits, AD, Active Directory, Commandlets, cmdlets

8 décembre 2010 : Are Free/Low Cost Web Apps Secure Enough for Business? - Part 2: Microsoft Office Web Apps and BPOS/Office 365

This article discusses the security aspects of Microsoft's Office Web Applications and online productivity suite.

1er décembre 2010 : Collecting Threat Intelligence (Part 1)

This two-part article discusses techniques for collecting publicly available information on obscure IP addresses and domain names that pop up anomalously on your network.

25 novembre 2010 : Astaro Security Gateway - Voted WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Award Winner - VPN Software

Astaro Security Gateway was selected the winner in the VPN Software category of the WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Awards. Checkpoint VPN-1 Power and Barracuda SSL VPN were runner-up and second runner-up respectively.

24 novembre 2010 : Managing Biometrics Windows Server 2008 R2

This article looks at managing Biometric Authentication with Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2.

17 novembre 2010 : Desktop anti-virus... what is it good for

This article covers additional steps required to secure computers that anti-virus software fails to protect.

10 novembre 2010 : Are Free/Low Cost Web Apps Secure Enough for Business? - Part 1: Google Apps

In this two-part article, we'll take a look at web apps from a security point of view.

3 novembre 2010 : Group Policy Based Connection Security Rules in Windows Server 2008R2 - Part 1: Server to Server IPsec Security

Taking a look at some of the basics of the new IPsec Connection Security Rules wizard and how easy it is to get the Connection Security Rules working.

28 octobre 2010 : Nessus Security Scanner - Voted WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Award Winner - Security Scanner Software

Nessus Security Scanner 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 (...)

27 octobre 2010 : Product Review: VIPRE Enterprise

Chris Sanders reviews VIPRE Enterprise.

20 octobre 2010 : Network Monitoring with Network Monitor 3.4 (Part 1)

Discussing Network Monitor 3.4 and its usefulness in troubleshooting as well as in traffic analysis.

13 octobre 2010 : Analyzing DLL Hijacking Attacks

Taking a look at the architectural flaws that make DLL hijacking a possibility, how to determine if applications you use are vulnerable, and steps you can take to ensure you aren't target of this attack.

6 octobre 2010 : Setting Effective Security Policies in a Consumerized IT Environment

How to set effective security policies in a consumerized IT environment.

30 septembre 2010 : ISA Server - Voted WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Award Winner - Firewall Software

ISA Server was selected the winner in the Firewall Software category of the WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Awards. Astaro Security Gateway Software Appliance and Kerio WinRoute Firewall were runner-up and second runner-up (...)

22 septembre 2010 : Securing Your Migrated Windows 7 Desktop

A list of settings with pointers to where you can find full details for implementation of your migrated Windows 7 desktop to make it more secure.

15 septembre 2010 : PsExec and the Nasty Things It Can Do

An overview of what PsExec is and what its capabilities are from an administrative standpoint.

8 septembre 2010 : DirectAccess versus VPN: They are Not the Same

Detailing the differences between DirectAccess and VPN.

1er septembre 2010 : How To Protect Against Eves Droppers

Since current email communication is clear text, how do we protect against eves droppers?

26 août 2010 : Security Log Management Tips

Some tips and tricks that can be used to better dig the information that you need out of the security log; contributing towards the overall security of your network.

25 août 2010 : GFI LANguard - Voted WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Award Winner - Patch Management

GFI LANguard was selected the winner in the Patch Management category of the WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Awards. Ecora Patch Manager and WinINSTALL were runner-up and second runner-up respectively.

19 août 2010 : Product Review: ObserveIT Remote Access Auditor

Chris Sanders reviews ObserveIT's software package, designed to record and audit remote desktop and Citrix sessions.

18 août 2010 : Securing Remote Desktop Services in Windows Server 2008 R2

Taking a look at the security mechanisms built into RDS; how to use Group Policy and configuration settings for better security.

11 août 2010 : Analyzing Wireless Network Security at the Packet Level

Useful techniques for troubleshooting wireless security issues at the packet level.

4 août 2010 : Reasons to Look at Event Viewer in Windows 2008 and Windows 7

Taking a deep dive into Event Viewer.

29 juillet 2010 : Quest Software Group Policy Manager - Voted WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Award Winner -Group Policy Management

Quest Software Group Policy Manager was selected the winner in the Group Policy Management category of the WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Awards. ScriptLogic Active Administrator and NetWrix Group Policy Change Reporter were runner-up and second runner-up (...)

29 juillet 2010 : Quest GPOADmin - Voted WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Award Winner -Group Policy Management

Quest Software's GPOADmin was selected the winner in the Group Policy Management category of the WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Awards. ScriptLogic Active Administrator and NetWrix Group Policy Change Reporter were runner-up and second runner-up (...)