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>>  LEAD STORY:  NetIQ security suite includes new Windows tools
>>  NEWS:  It's all about compliance, security, outsourcing in '04
>>  CHAPTER OF THE WEEK:  Probing common Windows services
>>  THE MISSING LINK:  Priceline offers treat for Trekkies
 News and Top Stories  

LEAD STORY
NetIQ security suite includes new Windows tools  (SearchWin2000.com)
Among the new administration and security tools being offered by NetIQ, one related to Resultant Set of Policy (RSoP) calculations is the real killer feature of the bunch, according to a Windows expert.
More on this topic:
New tools to squeeze more from Active Directories
The Best Web Links on AD and network administration
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NEWS
It's all about compliance, security, outsourcing in '04 (SearchCIO.com)
Experts agree that 2004 will bring (some) more money to IT budgets. But how much more and what will it be spent on? We asked these questions of various industry experts. Most of our sources agreed that outsourcing, security and compliance would be among the major IT themes for 2004. Find out what else our experts predict will dominate IT trends and investments this year.

NEWS
Wi-Fi makes workers happier, more productive (SearchMobileComputing.com)
According to a recent Sage Research survey, Wi-Fi makes mobile workers more productive, and companies that are already using wireless LANs are considering additional mobile technologies -- like voice over Wi-Fi and public hot spots.

DAILY HEADLINES
All headlines, including those below, are available from our news page.
  > Microsoft can contest facts in antitrust case
  > Microsoft to ease settlement terms again
  > Costs, regulations drive outsourced backup, replication
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CHAPTER OF THE WEEK
Probing common Windows services
This chapter from the book HackNotes Windows Security Portable Reference, by Michael O'Dea, provides some chilling insights into which Windows services are the meatiest in the eyes of an attacker. Fortunately, the authors provide a number of simple but effective measures to plug the leaks and discourage intrusion.
Take the steps outlined here, and you'll be way ahead of the crowd.


FEATURED TOPIC
Spotlight on our Experts
Frustrated with Windows and its multitude of quirks? We hear you! Here's a Q&A sampler from our massive menu of expert advice.
Maybe here you'll find the answers you've been looking for.


IT SURVIVAL KIT
Limiting Exchange 2000 sending capabilities
Most Exchange servers are used as Internet mail systems, but in a few circumstances an administrator may need to configure an Exchange server to prevent some users from sending e-mail to external (non-Exchange) Internet addresses.
Click here to find out how to enable this restriction


ASK SERDAR YEGULALP
Is Spyware secure?
Dear Serdar:
When Spyware or Adware information is gathered from your computer, where does it go? Does it go to businesses, government, third parties or anyone that wants access?
Click here for Serdar Yegulalp's expert response.


EXPERT WEBCAST
Hiring an outsourcer to manage security
In this expert webcast, Ed Yakabovicz, Information Security for the Corporate Internet Group, Bank One, discusses how more and more businesses are hiring an outsourcer to manage their security, from firewalls to VPNs and everything in between. Find out what is the best option for your business.
Click here to watch and listen to this webcast.



THE MISSING LINK
Priceline offers treat for Trekkies

Kirk and Spock are back in the enterprise -- just not the U.S.S. Enterprise. Priceline, the company whose ads helped reaffirm the fact that William Shatner is a better actor than singer, has hired Leonard Nimoy to co-pitch (with Shatner) its new "name your own price" Web site. At least one analyst said that having two sci-ficons in one commercial could confuse customers, but Priceline thinks the move is highly logical.

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