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 9

	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.

	Patching Windows compared to Linux 29 Aug 2005 TIP - When it comes to Windows patching and Linux patching, patching vulnerabilities is often overlooked. But, in many ways, ease of patching can determine overall security.

	Manual vs. automated patch tracking Submitted By: SearchWindowsSecurity.com | 06 Jul 2005 TIP - Compare automated vs. manual patch management in this tip.

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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 3

	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.

	Nessus 2.1 Published by: Tenable Network Security | 15 Jul 2005 DOWNLOAD - Nessus 2.1 is a free and up-to-date open source vulnerability assessment tool.

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