Patches

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	Critical September patch could hit Windows 2000 SP4 systems SearchWindowsSecurity.com | 11 Sep 2007 ARTICLE - IT managers got a light load of patches this month with only one rated critical.

	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.

	Should Microsoft change its patching process? SearchSecurity.com | 11 May 2006 ARTICLE - Most IT pros still like Microsoft's monthly fix schedule, but in the face of increasing zero-day attacks, they'd like more out-of-cycle fixes as well.

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EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE: 1 - 3 of 12

	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.

	Automatically install approved patches without prompting 26 Apr 2006 EXPERT ANSWER - Patch management expert Jason Chan explains how to automatically install approved patches without prompting.

	Securing legacy NT and Win2K servers Submitted By: SearchWindowsSecurity.com | 24 Jan 2006 TIP - The security of older servers can get overlooked, but they shouldn't be forgotten. Make sure you are aware of their weaknesses and know how to secure them.

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REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 3 of 3

	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.

	10 Windows hardening tips in 10 minutes 19 Aug 2004 FEATURED TOPIC - Roberta Bragg offers 10 steps to take right now to harden your Windows systems. All 10 tips are excerpted from Chapter 1 of her book "Hardening Windows systems."

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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

	Top 10 security tips SearchWinIT.com | 06 Feb 2002 BEST WEB LINK - Windows security guru Scott Blake offers his top 10 answers to some tough security questions. (Feb. 6, 2002)

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