=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SEARCHWIN2000.COM | Security Tip January 29, 2002
Essential tools and advice for the security-focused administrator. More Tips: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tips/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IN THIS ISSUE | Table of Contents 1. SECURITY TIPS - Get personal advice on security - Network logon security dos and don'ts - Lock up your workstation 2. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LINKS - Best Web Links: Security alerts - Exclusive Article: Oops! True IT blooper #2 - Windows Event: Meet with top industry speakers for free ____________________________________________________________________ ******************* SPONSORED BY: SurfControl*********************** IT'S TIME TO REALIZE THE RISKS OF NOT FILTERING. You can't be everywhere at once. What's worse, your users, either intentionally or accidentally, put your network/e-mail systems in jeopardy on a daily basis, introducing VIRUSES, downloading BANDWIDTH intensive audio, or leaking CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. In any case, there's a price to pay and likely you'll be involved in the clean-up. Reduce the risk: download your FREE 30-Day trials of SuperScout Web and E-mail Filter today: http://www.surfcontrol.com/go/zttw2kst0129 ____________________________________________________________________ GET PERSONAL ADVICE ON SECURITY | by Adesh Rampat We all know that Microsoft has some problems in the security area. But you can make sure you're always up-to-date with the latest patches by using this handy utility -- the Microsoft Personal Security Advisor. Here are some tips for making the most of this security scanner and a direct link to download. >> CLICK for the Full Tip... http://www.searchWin2000.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci798568,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= NETWORK LOGON SECURITY DOS AND DON'TS | by searchWindowsManageability The logon is your network's front door. This tip shows you how to create a tough logon password policy, your first line of defense. >> CLICK for the Full Tip... http://searchwindowsmanageability.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid33_gci778995,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= LOCK UP YOUR WORKSTATION | by Dinesh Bhatta Set Windows 2000 to automatically lock your workstation when you're away. >> CLICK for the Full Tip... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci795781,00.html __________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND LINKS: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SECURITY ALERTS | Best Web Links Stay up-to-date on the latest security issues with this collection of Best Web Links. Use the resources we've found to learn about bugs and other vulnerabilities before it's too late. http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/bestWebLinks/0,289521,sid1_tax55f,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= OOPS! TRUE IT BLOOPER #2 | by searchWindowsManageability Our true IT bloopers can help you learn from others' mistakes. In this one, a network administrator confesses that he was to blame when a server rollout went astray. >> CLICK for the full story... http://searchwindowsmanageability.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid33_gci797997,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FREE WINDOWS EVENT | Hosted by searchWin2000 Qualify to attend the FREE Windows Decisions conference coming to Chicago May 8-10. 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