=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SEARCHWIN2000.COM | Security Tip March 26, 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 - Protecting temporary and system files - Minding XP - Removing the "everyone" group drive permissions under AD 2. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LINKS - Ask the Expert: Secure remote connections to management tools - Exclusive Article: Building a better firewall - Member Survey: Does Microsoft measure up? You tell us! ____________________________________________________________________ ********************** SPONSORED BY: VeriSign ********************** Pinpoint the right security solution for your company - FREE Guide from industry leader VeriSign gives you all the facts. Learn how to: * Add the most powerful online encryption -- 128-bit * Quickly authenticate your site Get your FREE Guide now at: http://www.verisign.com/cgi-bin/go.cgi?a=n061174520057000 ____________________________________________________________________ PROTECTING TEMPORARY AND SYSTEM FILES | by Tom Lancaster During the course of normal operation, Windows and the various applications that run on it are continuously opening and closing temporary files and using memory swap space (the paging file). Windows and these applications often leave important information such as your user data or usernames and passwords in these files. When Windows crashes, by default it dumps anything in memory, including sensitive data, to a "dump file" which is stored on the hard drive. These files need to be protected. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://www.searchWin2000.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci811997,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= MINDING XP | by Roberta Bragg Here is security expert Roberta Bragg's solution to Windows XP's most notorious peccadillo to date -- the Universal Plug and Play flaw. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid1_gci800066,00.html?Exclusive=True =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= REMOVING THE "EVERYONE" GROUP DRIVE PERMISSIONS | by Alan Warren Removing the "everyone" group NTFS permissions from the root of a drive is a standard security policy. When you try this with an Active Directory domain controller, however, it may lead to a system that cannot be rebooted. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci811777,00.html ____________________________________________________________________ ***** 8 WIN2000 NETWORK IMPLEMENT./ADMIN. COURSES, 1 LOW PRICE ***** If you're taking the MCSE, or just want to learn about implementing and administering Windows 2000 Network infrastructure, then take advantage of this limited time training offer that will help you prepare for the MCSE Exam 70-216. Act now: limited time offer! Price: $249.00 CDROM $199.00 Web-based ($800.00 value!) http://nous.gofcs.com?s=53&i=482&m=ew2ad031302&p=c ___________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND LINKS: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SECURE REMOTE CONNECTIONS TO MANAGEMENT TOOLS | Ask the Expert Dear Ask the Expert, How can I get a secure connection to the management tools on the NT domain controller from outside the firewall? I have a cable modem at home, and physical access to the office (the normal point of access to the tools) will be limited during a remodel project. I need to access the event logs and account management tools. The whole idea does make me rather nervous about remaining secure. >> CLICK to read Scott Blake's expert response... http://searchwindowsmanageability.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid33_cid451395_tax288093,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= BUILDING A BETTER FIREWALL | by SearchWin2000 Read ISA Server expert Tom Shinder's answers to user questions about firewalls and Microsoft's ISA Server in this follow-up to his March 14 Webcast "Building a better firewall." >> CLICK for the full article... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/qna/0,289202,sid1_gci811070,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= DOES MICROSOFT MEASURE UP? YOU TELL US! | 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. 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