Patches

NEWS: 1 - 3 of 8

	Microsoft will release three critical patches in May SearchWindowsSecurity.com | 09 May 2008 ARTICLE - There are four patches for May in total. The three critical patches are for the Office and Windows platforms.

	Older platforms get the brunt of May patch activity SearchWindowsSecurity.com | 09 May 2007 ARTICLE - Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Exchange Server are getting critical patches this month. Most, though not all, are on older versions of the software.

	Microsoft's August update patches 23 flaws SearchSecurity.com | 08 Aug 2006 ARTICLE - Microsoft releases a dozen security updates Tuesday, nine critical, addressing a range of serious vulnerabilities in Windows, Office and Internet Explorer.

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EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE: 1 - 3 of 16

	Patch management tools: Different types, different approaches Submitted By: SearchWindowsSecurity.com | 24 May 2006 TIP - Patch management tools seem pretty simple, but there are a couple different types that provide different functionality. Make sure you know the differences before you invest.

	Third-party patch management tools Submitted By: SearchWindowsSecurity.com | 11 Jan 2006 TIP - Where do you go if you are unsatisfied with Microsoft's patch management offerings? This article examines a few options.

	Automating Oracle or other database services during patching 05 Oct 2005 EXPERT ANSWER - Rebuilding Oracle due to Windows security patches? Patch management expert Jason Chan discusses WSUS and scripting as possible solutions to this problem.

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REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 3 of 5

	Using Windows Server 2003 SP1 24 Jun 2005 FEATURED TOPIC - Windows Server 2003 SP1 offers handy new security features, one of which has been called the most significant in a Windows service pack. Get help making the most of new SP1 tools.

	Step-by-Step Guide: Patch management must-dos 30 May 2005 FEATURED TOPIC - Even the best patching tools will miss some security holes, which is why you must have good patching processes in place. Find out what you must do to keep Windows secure here.

	Step-by-Step Guide: Patch management must-do list SearchWindowsSecurity.com | 30 May 2005 STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE - Don't rely solely on your patch management software in keeping Windows patched. Even the best tools will miss some security holes.

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DOWNLOADS: 1 - 3 of 4

	SoftPerfect Network Scanner Published by: SoftPerfect Research | 18 Jul 2005 DOWNLOAD - Tool used for port and NetBIOS scanning with the added benefit of reverse ARP lookups.

	Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) Published by: Microsoft | 15 Jul 2005 DOWNLOAD - WSUS helps keep patching up-to-date, which is critical to your network's security.

	Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) Published by: Microsoft | 15 Jul 2005 DOWNLOAD - Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer is a patch and vulnerability assessment tool.

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BEST WEB LINKS: 1 - 1 of 1

	Analysis: Pumping up Microsoft's extended warranty SearchWinIT.com | 14 Nov 2003 BEST WEB LINK - This article contains information about how to get your money out of Software Assurance, the maintenance aspect of Microsoft's Licensing 6.0 program, and warns IT professionals of any security holes associated with the ...

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