Configuration and Deployment

MUST READ Get your network hacked in 10 easy steps ARTICLE - Microsoft security expert Jesper Johansson offers 10 common mistakes administrators make that can allow a hacker to freely roam a network. Perimeter security FEATURED TOPIC - Your network perimeter is becoming more and more porous, and doors are left open to Windows as a result. Get tips for hardening the perimeter before it's too late. Ban wireless networks that don't meet tough security policy requirements ARTICLE - This excerpt from Chapter 1 of Roberta Bragg's "Hardening Windows systems" explains why you should ban wireless networks that don't meet your organization's policy. Get-tough network policies now the norm ARTICLE - The anything-goes days of enterprise networks are over. Welcome to the new reality of quarantines, managed assets and reined-in power users. Network perimeter defenses for smaller shops TIP - Windows security solutions in smaller shops should be simple and scalable over time. With this in mind, Wes Noonan offers his advice on setting up solid network perimeter defenses.

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	Effective firewall with a Swiss cheese ruleset SearchWindowsSecurity.com | 17 May 2005 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - One ITKnowledge Exchange member shares his experiences setting up and maintaining a firewall for a college where security was a nightmare.

	Windows systems that just connect to jacks in the wall SearchWindowsSecurity.com | 17 May 2005 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - When it comes to security, one ITKnowledge Exchange member explains how there is no crossing the line between the infastructure and server owners at his company.

	Enforcing a formal firewall exception policy SearchWindowsSecurity.com | 17 May 2005 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - One consultant and ITKnowledge Exchange member explains why he thinks network perimeters are porous -- and business needs aren't necessarily to blame.

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	How to use a GPO to improve Windows folder security Submitted By: SearchWindowsSecurity.com | 24 Apr 2008 TIP - Learn how a properly configured Group Policy Object (GPO) can improve security for Windows folders.

	Remote management for Windows system upgrades Submitted By: SearchWindowsSecurity.com | 24 Apr 2008 TIP - Get some remote management tips for your Windows shop in this IT Knowledge Exchange discussion. Learn how to perform Windows system upgrades without having to visit each machine.

	How to secure BitLocker configurations Submitted By: SearchWindowsSecurity.com | 08 Apr 2008 TIP - Learn about BitLocker's configuration options in this excerpt from "Hacking Exposed Windows" and improve security in your Windows shop.

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REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 3 of 18

	Network security assessment for network infrastructure Kevin Beaver, published by Wiley Publishing | 29 Nov 2007 BOOK EXCERPT - In this excerpt from "Hacking for Dummies," read about the consequences of improper network security assessment and why you should test your network infrastructure vulnerabilities.

	Why you should plan Windows network security tests SearchWindowsSecurity.com | 19 Sep 2007 PODCAST - Learn why Windows network security testing needs to be planned out in advance in this tipcast.

	Using port scanning tools to test network security Kevin Beaver, published by Wiley Publishing | 23 Aug 2007 BOOK EXCERPT - Test your Microsoft network security with these port scanning computer security tools, outlined in the most recent edition of Hacking for Dummies.

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WHITE PAPERS

	Free Solera V2P Tap Published by: Solera Networks | 16 May 2008 DATA SHEET - The Solera V2P Tap allows organizations to utilize their existing intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), as well as other standard security tools to analyze traffic between virtual machines.

	Achieving Compliance with Configuration and Change Management Published by: Tripwire, Inc. | 14 May 2008 WHITE PAPER - Managing change within your company's network is an important part of achieving and maintaining compliance. This white paper discusses how configuration and change management solutions can increase security and aid with compliance achievement.

	4 Key Metrics for IT Service Management Published by: Tripwire, Inc. | 14 May 2008 WHITE PAPER - Effective change management can be the key to preventing outages, security problems, and poor network performance. This white paper examines 4 key metrics that can help your organization improve operational effectiveness.

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	Reclaiming the Network: Intelligent Endpoint Security - Vendor Webcast VIEW WEBCAST PREMIERED:   16 NOV 2004, 14:00 EST (19:00, GMT) SUMMARY:   Join security expert Jim Reavis and Perfigo CEO Arvin Babu on a tour of network security's hottest topic—securing endpoints for secure networks.

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	Netcat Published by: Hobbit | 25 Jul 2005 DOWNLOAD - Netcat is a Unix utility which reads and writes data across network connections, using TCP or UDP protocol.

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	ServerFiles.com TechGenix Ltd. | 24 Jun 2005 BEST WEB LINK - ServerFiles.com, previously 32Bit.com, is a download and software directory for network administrators and IT professionals that are looking for networking and server software for Windows 2003, Windows 2000 or Windows NT, and ...

	The weakened state of the network perimeter SearchWindowsSecurity.com | 07 Sep 2004 BEST WEB LINK - In part one of this three-part series, author Wes Noonan addresses data security issues associated with a porous network perimeter and explains why removing the perimeter entirely is not the solution. (Sep. 7, 2004)

	Get-tough network policies now the norm SearchWindowsSecurity.com | 31 Aug 2004 BEST WEB LINK - The anything-goes days of enterprise networks are over. Welcome to the new reality of quarantines, managed assets and reined-in power users. (Aug. 31, 2004)

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	SEE ALSO - Topics Related to Configuration and Deployment :  Authentication , Encryption , Hardware , Network Firewalls , ISA Server , Virtual Private Networks, Wireless