=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SEARCHWIN2000.COM | Security Tip March 19, 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 - Make Event Viewer useful - Dispelling myths about XP security - Everyone must go 2. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LINKS - Best Web Links: Security Management - Member Survey: Tell us what you think of Microsoft - March Tip Contest: Win a CenDyne Lightning II CD-RW drive ____________________________________________________________________ *********************** SPONSORED BY: NetIQ ************************ Concerned with Windows Security? FREE WHITEPAPER from NetIQ! Want to spend your IT budget wisely to maximize Windows security and minimize risks? Learn six key information security investments you should make to ensure the best ROI, and find out six money-wasters to avoid. Get expert advice and avoid costly mistakes. Download NetIQ's FREE white paper, "Investing Wisely in Windows Security" today. http://searchWin2000.techtarget.com/r/0,,2540,00.htm?FreeWhitepaper ____________________________________________________________________ MAKE EVENT VIEWER USEFUL | by Tom Lancaster One of the most important things in the security field is being able to act quickly when there is a problem. This ability may be affected by genes or training or your typing skills, but primarily it's a product of planning and considered preparation. One of the easiest (and cheapest) things you can do to prepare yourself for an incident when using a Windows 2000 or later system is to customize your views in the Event Viewer application. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://www.searchWin2000.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci810518,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= DISPELLING MYTHS ABOUT XP SECURITY | by SearchWin2000 Security author and expert Roberta Bragg answers user questions about XP security. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/qna/0,289202,sid1_gci809727,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= EVERYONE MUST GO | by Scot Hatt A quick way to remove a threat on your NTFS based system is to remove the "Everyone" group from your drive permissions and replace it with "Authenticated Users." >> CLICK for the full tip... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci809888,00.html ____________________________________________________________________ ***** 8 WIN2000 NETWORK IMPLEMENT./ADMIN. 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Learn how to protect your systems with this collection of Best Web Links. http://searchwindowsmanageability.techtarget.com/bestWebLinks/0,289521,sid33_tax287643,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= TELL US WHAT YOU THINK OF MICROSOFT | Member Survey Does Microsoft make the grade? Here's your chance to weigh in on how Microsoft rates as a business partner and technology innovator. The results of this comprehensive survey of user attitudes will be part of an upcoming editorial feature. Help us assess Microsoft's performance. >> CLICK to take the 10-minute survey... http://quicktakeit.com/qto/Default.asp?a=63101&e=241034057[0981736 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= WIN A CENDYNE LIGHTENING II CD-RW DRIVE | Tip of the Month Contest You must have some tricks up your sleeve when it comes to securing your Windows system. Why not share them? Send us your Windows-related tips for a chance to win this month's prize, a CenDyne Lightening II CD-RW drive. 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