Security Tip: Anti-spyware options for the enterprise

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August 03, 2004 Published by  SearchWin2000.com Security Tip NEWS     TOPICS     ASK THE EXPERTS     TIPS     WEBCASTS     WHITE PAPERS     Issue Sponsored By:   > Sunbelt Software IN THIS ISSUE:   >  Seeking anti-spyware options for the enterprise   >  Microsoft fixes Internet Explorer flaws   >  Blocking spyware via the ActiveX kill bit   >  Halfway to 2005: Trends to keep watching   Sunbelt Software's Network Security Inspector New V1.5 Now Multi-Platform; Scan By IP-range! 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 3,000 ranked vulnerabilities. SNSI is licensed per Admin. Now you can finally afford a world-class scanner and be proactive without compromises. Click here for your free download   Seeking anti-spyware options for the enterprise [Ed Tittel] Ed Tittel answers the question on many readers' minds: Where are the anti-spyware solutions for the enterprise? Here he discusses the lack of scalable anti-spyware options and identifies which companies are scrambling to address this need. Microsoft fixes Internet Explorer flaws [Bill Brenner] Microsoft recently issued an update for Internet Explorer. This article describes the security holes already exploited by Download.ject and other malicious code, and provides a link to learn what fixes you need to download. Blocking spyware via the ActiveX kill bit [Serdar Yegulalp] This article describes the problem administrators face when trying to come up with a proactive way to prevent spyware from infesting workstations. It also offers a solution you can use to stop spyware from installing itself on computers. Halfway to 2005: Trends to keep watching [Jon Boroshok] Security will be key over the next six months. From spyware to job shifting, this article offers a list of security trends you can expect in the second half of 2004. FEATURED TOPIC:  Terminal Services 101 Ease of patching, security and greater control have all contributed to the renewed interest in Terminal Services. This guide teaches you how to install, deploy and operate Terminal Services. ARTICLE:  One company's spyware is another's monitoring tool Spyware is often considered malicious, but it can also determine whether or not an employee is stealing company info. These tips can help you weigh the pros and cons of spyware and teach you how to protect yourself. BEST WEB LINKS:  Security alerts These Best Web Links provide a number of resources you can tap into to learn how to safeguard your Windows environment against viruses, worms and Trojans! 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: Active Directory 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 "Windows Security Administration Tips": 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 Member Services 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800 Needham, MA 02494