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Essential tools and advice for the security-focused administrator. More Tips: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tips/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FROM OUR SPONSORS: FREE Security eBook from NetIQ http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,3275,00.htm?FreeSecurityeBook =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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 ____________________________________________________________________ ********************** SPONSORED BY: NetIQ ************************ FREE Security eBook from NetIQ - HOT off the Press! Need solid advice on securing Microsoft Windows .NET Server? Register now for the FREE eBook, "The Tips and Tricks Guide to Securing .NET Server." You'll gain best practices and technical advice that will open your eyes to Microsoft Windows .NET security. Get the inside scoop on legacy systems, .NET group policy, secure remote access, and emerging .NET enhancements. http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,3275,00.htm?FreeSecurityeBook ____________________________________________________________________ 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. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://www.searchWin2000.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci822836,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci821824,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://searchwindowsmanageability.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid33_gci822493,00.html ___________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND LINKS: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SECURITY MANAGEMENT | Best Web Links Need to improve the security of your company systems, but just don't have the time or resources to do so? Outsourcing your security needs could be an option. Find out the costs, benefits and obstacles of using a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) from these new articles just added to our Security Management Best Web Links. http://searchwindowsmanageability.techtarget.com/bestWebLinks/0,289521,sid33_tax287643,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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. >>CLICK to check it out... http://searchvb.techtarget.com/vsnetHome =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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. >>CLICK to pre-register... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/onlineEvents/0,289675,sid1,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= WIN A SAMSUNG DVD-S221 DVD/MP3 PLAYER | Tip of the Month Contest Win a Samsung DVD-S221 DVD/MP3 player. How? Send us your Windows-related tips. 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