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Essential tools and advice for the security-focused administrator. More Tips: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tips/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= THIS ISSUE SPONSORED BY: - FREE -- SANS Top Trends in Security Management http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;4082976;5058249;u?http://www.netiq.com/f/form/form.asp?id=945 - Managing your Win2000 file and printer resources http://learn.serebra.com?s=53&i=WT0140&m=ew2pb032602&p=c&t=o =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IN THIS ISSUE | Table of Contents 1. SECURITY TIPS - Use signatures and encryption - Biometrics puts face on IT security - Windows 2000 inherited permissions 2. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LINKS - Update: Security Top 10 - Online Event: HTTP and SSL and their impact on e-commerce - Tips Quality Survey: What do you think of our technical tips? - April Tip Contest: Win a Compaq iPAQ digital audio player ____________________________________________________________________ *********************** SPONSORED BY: NetIQ ************************ FREE - SANS Top Trends in Security Management What's the hottest trend shaping security this year? Read the FREE SANS report sponsored by NetIQ to find out. Learn what the top industry authorities had to say about security management in 2002. You'll gain valuable insights and expert advice on crucial topics including new threats, automated patching and continuous monitoring. Don't get left behind -- discover the top 8 security trends for 2002 now. Download the must-have report today! http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;4082976;5058249;u?http://www.netiq.com/f/form/form.asp?id=945 ____________________________________________________________________ USE SIGNATURES AND ENCRYPTION | by Tom Lancaster Two of the most fundamental requirements of electronic security are the ability to identify the people you're dealing with, and the ability to keep your communication secret. One of the Windows resources that you should be familiar with is Pretty Good Privacy, which deals with both of these issues quite handily. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://www.searchWin2000.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci813121,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= BIOMETRICS PUTS A FACE ON IT SECURITY | by Garry Kranz Learn about biometrics and how they can benefit your IT organization. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://searchwindowsmanageability.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid33_gci784669,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= WINDOWS 2000 INHERITED PERMISSIONS | by Adesh Rampat Windows 2000 uses an inheritance permission model that can be a useful feature, but there may be instances where a subfolder is created, and you don't want the permission to be inherited from the parent folder. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci774626,00.html ____________________________________________________________________ ******************** 20% off CDROM training ************************ 20% off CDROM training: "Managing your Win2000 file and printer resources" Learn how to effectively manage your Win2000 file and printer resources. 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