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Hardening Servers With Security Templates
While the default security for Windows systems is improving over time, market demands for compatibility and usability out-of-the-box means that the defaults aren't as secure as we might like. Security Templates can control any security option on a Windows system. You can customize default templates.

Published by Lee Clemmer (7,746 pts ) on Apr 29, 2009 to
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ZoneAlarm Firewall Review
ZoneAlarm Firewall, even with the free version is a very good firewall program for your Windows computer. In this article we will take a detailed review on this famous firewall program.

Published by Tolga BALCI (23,398 pts ) on Apr 17, 2009 to
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ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 2009 Review
After looking at ZoneAlarm Free Firewall, we shall now look at CheckPoint's integrated security suite, ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 2009. Could Zone Alarm carry its experience in firewalls to malware protection area?

Published by Tolga BALCI (23,398 pts ) on Apr 16, 2009 to
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Importance of Internal Company Security and Auditing Controls
This section discuses several categories of Internal Company Security and Auditing Controls. Included is a discussion on the general importance and purpose of having these controls in place and their relevance to protecting assets.

Published by Steve Mallard (12,177 pts ) on Apr 15, 2009 to
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Protecting A Windows Network From Conficker
The Conficker worm's rapid proliferation demonstrates the dangers of keeping systems in production that are not patched, or not patched promptly after security patches are released. This article examines the root cause of Conficker infections and how to protect your Windows networks from Conficker

Published by Lee Clemmer (7,746 pts ) on Apr 10, 2009 to
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Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows XP Event Viewer and Security
Is your computer's performance truly optimal? Do you know how secure your computer is? Use the event viewer in Windows Vista or Windows XP. The Windows event viewers can give tell tale signs of applications that have issues, security problems and help you be truly secure.

Published by Steve Mallard (12,177 pts ) on Apr 10, 2009 to
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How To Remove The Conficker Worm From Infected Windows Computers
This is the 2nd article in a series on the Conficker.A and Conficker.B worms. We examine the detection and removal of Conficker using Microsoft's Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT). This how-to details step-by-step obtaining the latest release of the MSRT and using it to remove Conficker.

Published by Lee Clemmer (7,746 pts ) on Apr 9, 2009 to
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Nmap: Performing Penetration Tests with UMIT
Nmap is an excellent program that should be used to find vulnerabilities and weaknesses in a network environment. The importance of checking for weaknesses cannot be stressed enough. Nmap is one of many penetration testing tools you can use to help secure your network. Umit is a great addition.

Published by Steve Mallard (12,177 pts ) on Mar 18, 2009 to
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Renaming the Administrator Account
Can you add extra security by renaming the administrator account? This controversial topic will continue as operating systems evolve. Adding this extra step in security policies may not be a bad idea for key computers in an organization. IT personnel need these extra precautions to harden nodes.

Published by Steve Mallard (12,177 pts ) on Feb 24, 2009 to
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Methods of Authentication
What are authentication methods? In order to protect the assets on your network, authentication methods you use is the number one defense you can take. This line of defense creates the first line of defense against malicious users.

Published by Steve Mallard (12,177 pts ) on Feb 2, 2009 to
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