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SEARCHWIN2000.COM | Security Tip
May 14, 2002

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IN THIS ISSUE | Table of Contents

1. SECURITY TIPS 
   - Securing shared folders 
   - MBSA can help protect your Web server
   - ISA Server installation dos and don'ts

2. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LINKS
   - Best Web Links: Security Management
   - New Feature: The .NET Info Center
   - Online Event: Staying secure during an NT to 2000 migration
   - Tip of the Month Contest: Win a Samsung DVD-S221 DVD/MP3 player

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SECURING SHARED FOLDERS | by Adesh Rampat

When sharing folders using Windows NT, two methods can be used to
secure the shared folders: shared or NTFS permissions. Shared
permissions can be defined on both NTFS and FAT file systems, but can
be defined only for the entire folder, and not for individual files.

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MBSA CAN HELP PROTECT YOUR WEB SERVER | by James Michael Stewart 

Microsoft has teamed up with Shavlik Technologies to release a free
utility: Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA). This tool is
used to inspect a system locally or remotely for all known security
vulnerabilities, which are corrected by a hotfix or service pack, as
well as for secure configurations and settings of the OS and GPOs.

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ISA SERVER INSTALLATION DOS AND DON'TS | by Meredith B. Derby  

Overlook hot fixes and security packs and installation security can
fly out the window, according to Microsoft security expert Joern
Wettern.

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IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND LINKS:

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SECURITY MANAGEMENT | Best Web Links

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THE .NET INFO CENTER | New Feature

Introducing the .NET Info Center featuring news, resources and expert
advice on all things .NET. As an IT professional you know that .NET
is on your radar screen. At the .NET Info Center you will be able to
stay on top of all the latest news, tips and have direct access to
experts in the field. Also, you will have access to information
direct from Microsoft.

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STAYING SECURING 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. 

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