Windows Security Tip: Is a firewall out there or not?

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April 27, 2004 Published by  SearchWin2000.com Security Tip Issue Sponsored By: Sunbelt Software IN THIS ISSUE: Is a firewall out there or not? Column: 12 steps to improving Windows stability Using Windows to set up workstation security Security tool treasure chests Ask Roberta Bragg: Can a firewall ID turn on only when needed? A Scanner That Won't Make a Hole in Your Budget! Free Download: Sunbelt Network Security Inspector (SNSI). A low-cost, quick-install, fast-result vulnerability scanner with a commercial-grade vulnerability database. SNSI is licensed per Admin, not IP! Click here to download. Is a firewall out there or not? [Tom Lancaster] It's an innocuous question, but one that's surprisingly difficult to answer. Though it's tricky to define a precise recipe to detect and identify the presence or absence of a firewall on a system (or on a network), there are several intelligent ways to go looking. Column: 12 steps to improving Windows stability [Bernie Klinder] There are two things every administrator wants out of an operating system: security and stability. While security has received a lot of attention in the past year, we tend to leave the stability part completely to Microsoft. Using Windows to set up workstation security [Adesh Rampat] This tip looks at some features included in both Windows 2000 and 2003 that most administrators are aware of. Still, many overlook them when implementing security on a workstation. Security tool treasure chests [Tom Lancaster] Check out this list of several well-known and highly-regarded collections of information security tools. Some are profoundly Windows-oriented, others less so; all are worth at least an occasional visit to see what's new and interesting in their various and widely varied collections. TOPICS: 25 Exchange 2003 Tips in 25 minutes Check out the 25 Tips we have excerpted from Scott Schnoll's new book, "Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Distilled." Scott offers tips on tuning parameters, tools and more. TOPICS: Best Web Links: Security Windows is the most hacked operating system out there. Don't be a victim when the information you need is close at hand. Browse our collection of articles about encryption, viruses, proxy servers and tools that will help you lock down your system. ASK THE EXPERTS: Ask Roberta Bragg: Can a firewall ID turn on only when needed? Dear Roberta, I help support a large (500+) server environment. We have a security group that periodically needs to do investigations on servers with regards to employee fraud, misuse of equipment, etc. I don't want to give these folks admin rights across every box. Is there an easy way to implement a firewall ID that I can turn on only when needed? Contact Us Sales For sales inquiries, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Editorial For feedback about any of our articles or to send us your article ideas, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Free E-Newsletters! Select e-newsletters you would like to receive via e-mail! SearchWin2000: Administrator Tips Not a Member? We'll activate your membership with your subscription. ABOUT THIS E-NEWSLETTER This e-newsletter is published by SearchWin2000.com, a targeted Web site from TechTarget, the most targeted IT media and events company. Copyright 2004 TechTarget. All rights reserved. To unsubscribe from "Security Tip": Go to unsubscribe: http://searchWin2000.techtarget.com/u?track=NL-122 Please note, unsubscribe requests may take up to 24 hours to process; you may receive additional mailings during that time. A confirmation e-mail will be sent when your request has been successfully processed. Contact Us: SearchWin2000 MemberServices 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800 Needham, MA 02494