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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 White Paper from NetIQ http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,3710,00.htm?FreeWhitepaper =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IN THIS ISSUE | Table of Contents 1. SECURITY TIPS - Secure Windows 95/98 passwords - Authentication flaw in Windows debugger - Granting access to an outsider - A look at the Microsoft Security Toolkit 2. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LINKS - Online Event: Keeping Johnny out of the command line - Win2000Talk: Windows 2000 security - What you need to know - New Feature: The .NET Info Center - User Forums: Win2000 Security - Tip of the Month Contest: Win a set of B.A. computer speakers ____________________________________________________________________ ************************ SPONSORED BY: NetIQ *********************** Free Security White Paper from NetIQ Need to simplify, strengthen and speed up security tasks? Sign up now to receive our free white paper, "Strengthen Windows Security with NetIQ Directory and Resource Administrator." You'll learn how to reduce administration costs, boost security and implement comprehensive reporting. Find out how to extend the security benefits of Active Directory. Download the free white paper now! http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,3710,00.htm?FreeWhitepaper ____________________________________________________________________ SECURE WINDOWS 95/98 PASSWORDS | by Tom Lancaster Earlier versions of Microsoft software are loaded with password problems, but there are several things you can do to make the platform more secure. One of the most dangerous problems is that it cache's passwords in a way that makes them just a little too easy to get. However, a quick registry entry can disable password caching. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://www.searchWin2000.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci827127,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= AUTHENTICATION FLAW IN WINDOWS DEBUGGER | by Parthasarathy Mandayam There is a flaw in the authentication mechanism for the Windows debugging facility -- an unauthorized program can gain access to the debugger. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci827460,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= GRANTING ACCESS TO AN OUTSIDER | by Adesh Rampat There may be times that you want to let some person not employed by your company onto your network. When? Well this tip suggests one time that may be need to do that, and offers some security considerations for you to follow if and when you do it. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci769081,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= A LOOK AT THE MICROSOFT SECURITY TOOLKIT | James Michael Stewart As part of the Strategic Technology Protection Program (STPP) to help Microsoft customers "get secure and stay secure," the Microsoft Security Toolkit has been released. The Toolkit is available on a CD or via the Web. The online version is kept up to date with the latest security patches and available documentation. 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And don't miss your chance to ask Roberta your XP security questions in a post-presentation Q&A. >>CLICK to pre-register... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/onlineEvents/0,289675,sid1,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= WINDOWS 2000 SECURITY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW | Win2000Talk Welcome to Win2000Talk, the only radio show on the web to address your Windows 2000 questions and issues. Win2000Talk is the place for you to get the answers to your toughest questions-directly and in-person from well-known Windows gurus and experts on a weekly basis. Listen every Thursday at www.Win2000Talk.com Listen to this archived security broadcast now... http://win2000talk.techtarget.com/?stream=2162 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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. 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