=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SEARCHWIN2000.COM | Security Tip May 7, 2002
Essential tools and advice for the security-focused administrator. More Tips: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tips/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FROM OUR SPONSOR: - FREE 30 Day Security Toolset http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,3195,00.htm?TNTSoftware =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IN THIS ISSUE | Table of Contents 1. SECURITY TIPS - Identifying Attackers - Implementing a switched network - Firewall terminology 2. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LINKS - Featured Topic: Grading Microsoft - Online Event: Staying secure during an NT to 2000 migration - Tip Contest: Submit a tip and win a DVD/MP3 player! ____________________________________________________________________ ******************** SPONSORED BY: TNT Software ******************** ...15 min. later he was in the Principal's office. A high school network administrator installed ELM Log Manager(tm) 3.0 onclassroom servers to evaluate system performance. The next day, itpaged him when a student was trying to break into the system. Within 15minutes, the would-be hacker was in the Principal's office waiting forhis parents to arrive. For a 30 day evaluation copy visit: http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,3195,00.htm?TNTSoftware ____________________________________________________________________ IDENTIFYING ATTACKERS | by Tom Lancaster Administrators know when they get hacked, but they often don't know whodunit. And if you're one of the zillions of people running personal firewalls to protect your Windows desktop from Internet-based attackers -- in a home office or a small branch office, say -- then you've probably noticed that you do get scanned and attacked on a fairly regular basis (assuming you're not behind a firewall). Most Windows users' first reaction to a scan or attack is surprise and fear, but assuming their personal firewall thwarted the attempt, this reaction quickly turns into curiosity. Who was it that attacked you? Why did they attack you? Where are they from? >> CLICK for the full tip... http://www.searchWin2000.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci821479,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IMPLEMENTING A SWITCHED NETWORK | by Adesh Rampat Implementing a switched network is a project that network administrators should plan properly. If successfully implemented, a switched network can offer many advantages, most important of which is the ability to prevent denial-of- service attacks from affecting the entire network. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci787691,00.html,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FIREWALL TERMINOLOGY | by Fred Mallet Nearly all sites have some form of firewall installed. Not all administrators have to deal with those firewalls. This tip will cover some basic firewall terminology for those that have heard the acronyms, but are unsure of the meanings. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci787704,00.html ________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND LINKS: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= GRADING MICROSOFT | Featured Topic The results are in. You love Win2000 but .NET is just plain confusing. More than half of you will be running AD by year-end. And product security, customer support and upgrades are among your biggest gripes. Read on for more. http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/featuredTopic/0,290042,sid1_gci820712,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= STAYING SECURE DURING AN NT TO 2000 MIGRATION | Online Event Who: Paul Hinsberg, author, consultant and technical trainer When: May 30, 2002 at 01:00 PM EDT (17:00 GMT) Active Directory may be vying for all your attention during your NT to Win2k migration, but don't let security fall off the radar. As you transition your servers from NT4 to Win2k, make sure you're not leaving any security holes in your system infrastructure. >>CLICK to pre-register... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/onlineEvents/0,289675,sid1,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SUBMIT A TIP AND WIN A DVD/MP3 PLAYER! | Tip Contest This month, we're giving away a Samsung DVD/MP3 player to the SearchWin2000 member who submits the best Windows-related technical tip. 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