=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SEARCHWIN2000.COM | Security Administration Tip Nov. 5, 2002
Essential tools and advice for the security-focused administrator. More tips: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tips/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FROM OUR SPONSORS: - Free white paper: "The Information Security Career Roadmap" http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,7180,00.htm?intenseschool - Secure all your Web servers now - with a proven 5-part strategy http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,7181,00.htm?freeguide =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IN THIS ISSUE | Table of Contents 1. SECURITY TIPS - Think security when deploying workstations - Lock down network access to non-production PCs - Limit access to Terminal Servers 2. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LINKS - Exclusive Article: Delegating authority in AD - Featured Topic: The selling of security - Webcast Today: Skills and training to master .NET development - Tip Contest: New month, big prize! The tip contest is now live! ____________________________________________________________________ Sponsored by: Intense School - The Security Training Experts Free white paper "The Information Security Career Roadmap" Security Expert Shon Harris provides insight into today's information security careers and the education path that can lead to success. Click here to download: http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,7180,00.htm?intenseschool ____________________________________________________________________ THINK SECURITY WHEN DEPLOYING WORKSTATIONS | by Adesh Rampat When you deploy new workstations in your enterprise, you can inadvertently open up security holes -- that is, unless you have a clear set of procedures developed for each deployment. Here are some factors that need to be taken into consideration during any addition to your neighborhood. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://www.searchWin2000.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci860868,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= LOCK DOWN NETWORK ACCESS TO NON-PRODUCTION PCS | by Martin Baker Sharing is a wonderful thing -- but not everyone needs to have access to, or even be able to see, every other PC in your virtual office community. If you have non-production machines connected to your LAN, you can lock them out by using IPsec authentication header. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://www.searchWin2000.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci861107,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= LIMIT ACCESS TO TERMINAL SERVERS | by Mike Tibbs If you deal with multiple Terminal Servers in your enterprise, you may not want every user to have the ability to connect to any server they please. This tip explains a configuration that will allow you to limit server access to specific groups. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://www.searchWin2000.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci861179,00.html ____________________________________________________________________ Do you have a specific security question that you need answered? Ask SearchWin2000.com security expert Roberta Bragg! Roberta is standing by to help you with your toughest, most confusing security problems. Ask your question here: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/ateAnswers/0,289620,sid1_tax285120,00.html. ____________________________________________________________________ Sponsored by: VeriSign - The Value of Trust Secure all your Web servers now - with a proven 5-part strategy. The FREE Server Security Guide shows you how: - DEPLOY THE LATEST ENCRYPTION and authentication techniques - DELIVER TRANSPARENT PROTECTION with the strongest security without disrupting users. And more. >> Get your FREE Guide now: http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,7181,00.htm?freeguide ___________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND LINKS: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= DELEGATING AUTHORITY IN AD | Exclusive Article "Delegation of authority" simply means giving certain users or groups rights in Active Directory. Giving someone all rights at domain level basically makes them a domain administrator, which is the exact opposite of what AD is trying to do with delegation of authority. IT pro Douglas Paddock shares some of the pros and cons of delegating authority in Active Directory in preparation for his webcast on the same topic. >> CLICK for the full article... http://searchwindowsmanageability.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid33_gci860466,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= THE SELLING OF SECURITY | Featured Topic Security isn't the hard sell it used to be. But some ROI-happy bosses still need to have their arms gently twisted to pony up funds to protect their systems. Are you ready to be a salesperson for security's sake? >> CLICK here to explore this featured topic... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/featuredTopic/0,290042,sid1_gci860558,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SKILLS AND TRAINING TO MASTER .NET DEVELOPMENT | Webcast Today Who: Don Jones, founding partner of BrainCore.net When: Nov. 5 at 12 p.m. EST (17:00 GMT) Migrating or upgrading to .NET? Find out what's involved and where you can get the skills and training necessary. Discover the best training and gain the skills to help you master .NET development. >>CLICK to pre-register... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/webcasts/0,289675,sid1,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= NEW MONTH, BIG PRIZE! THE TIP CONTEST IS NOW LIVE! | Tip Contest Tip submissions could be better, kids. We're sweetening this month's competition with a pricier prize -- a Xircom wireless Ethernet access point. If you'd like to see this bad boy show up on your doorstep like a gift from the stork, get those Windows-related tips to us pronto! 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