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Current Security Bulletins
A complete listing of links to Microsoft Security Bulletins about available patches and updates.
Robichaux on Security
The purpose of this new monthly column by Paul Robichaux is to help you separate the hype from the reality and learn how to increase the security of your network.
TechNet Talks to William Stallings
Dr. Stallings tells us about his new User's Guide entitled Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practice.
Removal of TCP Initial Sequence Number Patch to be Updated
If you are not experiencing problems with this patch, you can safely leave it in place
until the updated patch is available.
Microsoft Security Bulletin (MS99-043)
Re-released - Patch Available for "Javascript Redirect" Vulnerability
Network Security Secrets
Tim Hoffman, MCSE Study Guide author, discusses Security practices with regard to Windows-based networks, as well as monitoring, encryption and firewalls. Short presentation beforehand complete with Power Point Slides.
Microsoft Security Bulletin (MS99-049)
Patch Available for "File Access URL" Vulnerability
Microsoft Security Bulletin (MS99-048)
Patch Available for "Active Setup Control" Vulnerability
Microsoft Security Bulletin (MS99-047)
Patch Available for "Malformed Spooler Request" Vulnerability
Anti-Virus Software - Free 90 day trial
Microsoft has teamed with leading anti-virus firms, providing fully functional anti-virus software to assist small & medium businesses and consumers in preparation for the Year 2000. The free trial download is available from November 1 through December 31.
IIS Security Checklist
Web Security
In this chapter, we begin with a discussion of the general requirements for Web security and then focus on two standardized schemes that are becoming increasingly important as part of Web commerce: SSL/TLS and SET.
Distributed Security
Examines the various types of cryptography, including their use for digital signatures. Presents two common approaches to authentication, and various methods of access control in distributed systems.
Effective Security Monitoring
Controls should be in place to monitor whether a secure computer environment is maintained. This chapter lists the monitoring and auditing tool to use, the data that should be gathered, and the information to analyze.
Exchange Server 5.5 Security
Find out how to increase the security of your e-mail systems using advanced security, encryption, permissions and firewalls.
Security in Microsoft SQL Server 7.0
Explores in detail how and why Microsoft Windows NT security has been completely integrated into the core of SQL Server 7.0.
Basics of Security
An entertaining look at the basic concepts involved with making your Web Site more secure – one step at a time.
Microsoft Security Advisor Web Site
Security information, bulletins, headlines and further resources.
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