Hi, Finding "objective" and "expert" sources can be difficult. Usually people are making information available because there is something in it for them, not because they like providing their expert advice for free. Additionally, there are many possibly options, permutations and considerations, so providing some kind of framework/context/packaged solution helps.
If this is a Microsoft environment (I assume it is because you're asking on a Windows list), then Microsoft provides plenty of guidance on everything from SOHO shops through to big enterprises. You can start with the Microsoft TechNet site (maybe read some stuff by people like Steve Riley), and then move on to attending some of the workgroups/events/Tech.Ed etc that Microsoft puts on. Even if the presentations don't help you 100%, you can at least ask presenters questions, and/or network with colleagues etc that also provide advice/guidance. Cheers Ken From: kenw [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, 4 February 2008 10:11 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Objective small business security resources I'm looking for expert, objective sources of information on small business security. Experts like Schneier and Ranum are great for making you think. But they never address managing practical security at sites with one server and no IT staff on the payroll. (Of course, if your particular hobby horse is the Most Important Thing, budget is no problem, is it?) When I talk to the people "in the trenches", it seems like everybody pushes their favourite approach which, in most cases, is the only one they really know. When I go searching on the net, it seems like everybody pushes their favourite product, which they happen to sell. So, is there anybody out there who can speak expertly and objectively on small business security? Could you point me at 'em, please? /kenw ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm> ~
