Security Tip: Microsoft's Security Guidance Center for Small Business

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June 08, 2004 Published by  SearchWin2000.com Security Tip Issue Sponsored By:   > Sunbelt Software's Network Security Inspector   > Download a "tool that would greatly benefit any admin" IN THIS ISSUE:   > Microsoft's Security Guidance Center for Small Business   > Should Microsoft, others share security pain?   > Patch management is a shared burden, research finds   > How to verify all patches are present   > Ask Roberta Bragg: Can't proxy while testing XP SP2 Release Candidate A World-Class Scanner That Won't Make a Hole in Your Budget! Sunbelt Network Security Inspector (SNSI), is a low-cost, quick-install, fast-result vulnerability scanner. It uses a top-quality, commercial-grade vulnerability database with well over 2,000 ranked Windows vulnerabilities. SNSI is licensed per Admin, not IP so you can afford to be proactive without compromises. Click here for your free download: Microsoft's Security Guidance Center for Small Business [Ed Tittel] In recent months, Microsoft has really upped its investment in helping customers make their Windows systems and networks more secure. Take a look at some of the resources available at Microsoft's Security Guidance Center for Small Business. Should Microsoft, others share security pain? [Margie Semilof] Some customers and IT experts attending the Microsoft Security Summit say vendors would create more secure software if they were held liable for security breaches. Patch management is a shared burden, research finds [Jack Loftus] A Burton Group study finds that when it comes to protecting enterprise IT systems, patching is only part of the solution. How to verify all patches are present [David Cazalet] This user-submitted tip offers a way you can verify all security patches are present on your system. ASK THE EXPERTS: Ask Roberta Bragg: Can't proxy while testing XP SP2 Release Candidate Dear Roberta, I am currently testing XP SP2 Release Candidate. Since installing the SP, I can not proxy. I have made the proxy 4.0 program an exception on the Windows firewall, but I still can't connect. Do you have any ideas? TNT Software's ELM Enterprise Manager Looking for a real-time monitoring toolset that will save you time and improve your productivity? Read Eric Johnson's review in MCP Magazine calling ELM Enterprise Manager "an easy-to-use, flexible tool that would greatly benefit any admin's monitoring strategy". To experience how ELM Enterprise Manager will benefit you, click the link and download your FREE 30 day full featured eval copy of ELM. TOPICS: June Tip Contest: Win a Rio Cali 128 MB sport MP3 player! Have you been thinking about participating in one of our monthly tip contests? Start fresh in June and get your Windows-related IT tips submitted early for a crack at this month's awesome prize: a Rio Cali 128 MB sport MP3 player! TOPICS: Welcome to the Blooper Zone The May Blooper contest is over and we have a winner! A.S., a former technical support person from Illinois, snagged the top spot. Read his and other hilarious stories here! 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: SQL Server Tip 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