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Windows Vista is finally here and enterprises are beginning to roll it out. Now comes the task of learning Vista's ins and outs and how to lock it down and use all of its new security features. Our reporters and experts give you all the information you need for a safe, secure Vista deployment.
IN THIS TOPIC:  NEWS (136) , EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE (12) , REFERENCE & LEARNING (1) , MAGAZINE CONTENT (2) , DEFINITIONS (3)

  NEWS: 1 - 3 of 136
Microsoft to issue critical Windows patch
SearchSecurity.com | 08 Jan 2009
ARTICLE - The bulletin is rated critical for Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003.
Microsoft issues emergency patch to fix IE flaw
SearchSecurity.com | 17 Dec 2008
ARTICLE - The software giant repaired a dangerous flaw being exploited if a user browses some legitimate websites.
Inside MSRC: Microsoft issues guidance on critical flaws
SearchSecurity.com | 12.09.2008
OPINION - Microsoft's Bill Sisk describes the latest bulletins and explains why new threat families were added to the Malicious Software Removal tool.
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  EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE: 1 - 3 of 12
WINDOWS VISTA SECURITY EXPERTS
Michael Cobb
Founder and Managing Director, Cobweb Applications Ltd.
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The value of application whitelists
12 Nov 2008
TIP - Michael Cobb explores application whitelist benefits and drawbacks, restriction options and best practices for organizations.
What are the risks of disabling the User Account Control (UAC) feature on Windows Vista?
25 Jul 2008
EXPERT ANSWER - It may upgrade the user experience to disabe the User Account Control (UAC) feature, but there are some serious security risks. Application security expert Michael Cobb gives advice.
Will the features of Windows Vista SP1 encourage wider adoption of the OS?
09 Jun 2008
EXPERT ANSWER - Platform security expert Michael Cobb explains the benefits and drawbacks of Windows Vista Service Pack 1.
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  REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 1 of 1
Quiz: Intrusion defense in the era of Windows Vista
SearchSecurity.com | 12 Jun 2007
SECURITY SCHOOL - A five-question multiple-choice quiz to test your understanding of the content presented by expert Peter H. Gregory in this lesson of SearchSecurity.com's Intrusion Defense School.
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  MAGAZINE CONTENT (free subscription required): 1 - 2 of 2
Everdream 7.5 review: Desktop data encryption, malware protection
Information Security Magazine | 01 Nov 2007
HOT PICK & PRODUCT REVIEWS - In this product review, learn how Everdream 7.5 can improve your desktop security strategy with Everdream Software as a Service (SaaS), desktop data encryption and antimalware coverage features.
Product review: Seven integrated endpoint security products
Information Security Magazine | 01 Nov 2007
FEATURES - Information Security magazine evaluates seven integrated endpoint security suites on their management capabilities, reporting, ability to detect and block malware, detecting and thwarting exploit attempts, and integration of ...
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  DEFINITIONS: 1 - 3 of 3
principle of least privilege (POLP)
26 Sep 2008
WORD - What is the principle of least privilege (POLP)? The principle of least privilege (POLP) is the practice of limiting access to the minimal level that will allow normal functioning. Applied to employees, the principle of ...
BotHunter
28 Aug 2007
WORD - BotHunter is a type of bot application that looks for other bots by tracking two-way communication flows between active software inside a private network and external entities. BotHunter's main purpose is to identify known or ...
trusted computing
29 Nov 2006
WORD - Trusted computing is a broad term that refers to technologies and proposals for resolving computer security problems through hardware enhancements and associated software modifications. Several major hardware manufacturers ...
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