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Essential tools and advice for the security-focused administrator. More tips: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tips/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FROM OUR SPONSORS: -FREE 30 Day Security Toolset http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,3478,00.htm?TNTSoftware =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IN THIS ISSUE | Table of Contents 1. SECURITY TIPS - Control code execution - Countermeasures for key logging - NC medical center beefs up user management 2. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LINKS - Infosec Know-IT-All Trivia: Test your security knowledge - New Feature: The .NET Info Center - Online Event: Staying secure during an NT to 2000 migration - Tip of the Month Contest: Samsung DVD-S221 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 on classroom servers to evaluate system performance. The next day, it paged him when a student was trying to break into the system. Within 15 minutes, the would-be hacker was in the Principal's office waiting for his parents to arrive. For a 30 day evaluation copy visit: http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,3478,00.htm?TNTSoftware ____________________________________________________________________ CONTROL CODE EXECUTION | by Tom Lancaster As an administrator of a Windows network, you know your users are morally obligated to open every attachment that is e-mailed to them. They're also determined to download and install simple programs such as screen-savers, peer-to-peer downloading systems and more that are increasingly filled with spyware, adware and hidden distributed computing programs. For an added layer of protection, you should consider controlling execution at the file-system layer. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://www.searchWin2000.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci824475,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= COUNTERMEASURES FOR KEYLOGGING | by James Michael Stewart There are some frightening developments in the arena of information gathering, such as keystroke-capturing devices. A keystroke-capturing device is a small hardware device that is attached to a computer system without the knowledge of the intended victim. Usually they are attached between the computer case and the keyboard connector, and are so small that most of us would not even notice their presence. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci818681,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= NC MEDICAL CENTER BEEFS UP USER MANAGEMENT | by Meredith B. Derby Users kept dropping off data security analyst Kamie Bullins' radar. Her Windows NT system tools couldn't track the hospital's 10,000 user accounts and over 7,000 global groups. So began Bullins' search for a a management tool that would facilitate user tracking, assist in the Win2k migration and offer strong privacy and security functions. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://searchwindowsmanageability.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid33_gci824158,00.html ___________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND LINKS: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= TEST YOUR SECURITY KNOWLEDGE | Infosec Know-IT-All Trivia How much do you know about creating, implementing and enforcing security policies? Put your knowledge to the test with this set of trivia questions. There's also a variety of resources to verify your answers and help you learn more about managing information security policies. >> CLICK for the full quiz... http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid14_gci822877,00.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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