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Microsoft Windows security tools


A proper set of tools can be the difference between a fully operational desktop deployment and an under-performing collection of paper weights. The free tools discussed in the Windows security tools section can help you automate patch management in Windows, fight malware infections and test the security of your desktop machines.
IN THIS TOPIC:  NEWS (27) , EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE (74) , REFERENCE & LEARNING (46) , WEBCASTS (3) , DOWNLOADS (4)

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Microsoft Stirling security console delayed for more integration
SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com | 06 Apr 2009
ARTICLE - Without integration of third-party security software, Microsoft's Forefront Security Management Console isn't worth much, IT managers say.
Forefront beta secures SharePoint collaboration
SearchWinIT.com | 29 Sep 2006
ARTICLE - Microsoft now offers a public beta of its Forefront Security for SharePoint so the company can protect its collaborative work.
Nessus 2.1
Tenable Network Security | 15 Jul 2005
ARTICLE - This tool keeps track of the missing patches of a given system, without the potential hazards and false positives of remote security checks.
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  EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE: 1 - 3 of 74
Troubleshooting Microsoft WSUS connectivity issues
Submitted By: SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com | 09 Jun 2009
TIP - Microsoft Windows Server Update Services may impede your system updates because of IIS and Group Policy settings issues. Find out quick solutions to these WSUS errors in this tip.
Four Internet Explorer 8 group policy security settings
Submitted By: SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com | 06 May 2009
TIP - Internet Explorer 8 doesn't have nearly as many new security mechanisms as its predecessor; however, there are four group policy security settings for IE8 worth mentioning.
Why should Windows shops use Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer?
Submitted By: SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com | 18 Mar 2009
TIP - Learn about Microsoft's Baseline Security Analyzer, a free and easy-to-use tool that helps enterprises with necessary security scanning measures.
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  REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 3 of 46
Windows security tools for the busy desktop administrator
SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com | 26 May 2009
FAST GUIDE - Looking for Windows security tools, but don't have time to do the research? Learn about a few that come highly-recommended by one of our top security experts.
Windows security tools roundup
SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com staff | 14 Jan 2009
SPECIAL REPORT - Looking for some new security tools to fit your budget? IT managers have plenty of choices for the enterprise and for their end users.
Windows security toolbox: Network security
SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com | 24 Sep 2008
RESOURCE KIT - Check out these 12 free tools from SearchWindowsSecurity.com to prevent attackers from crippling your network.
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  WEBCASTS: 1 - 3 of 3
Messaging and Collaboration Security: Microsoft's Multi-layer Approach - Vendor Webcast

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PREMIERED:   17 OCT 2006, 09:00 EDT (13:00, GMT)
SUMMARY:   Attend this informational webcast and discover messaging and collaboration security methods that help neutralize messaging threats with multiple layers of defense.
Don't Dread that Network Audit - Compliance with Government Regulation and Industry Standards - Expert Podcast

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PREMIERED:   08 AUG 2006, 09:00 EDT (13:00, GMT)
SUMMARY:   Security administrators need to be more proactive about preventing attacks, making vulnerability assessments a crucial tool in their portfolio.
BlackBerry in a global environment - Vendor Webcast

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PREMIERED:   14 SEP 2004, 12:00 EDT (16:00, GMT)
SUMMARY:   In this session, you will learn how easily BlackBerry can be leveraged in your global enterprise. Understand the alternative paths to take for your traveling executive and see how BlackBerry partnerships with local and international wireless network carriers will benefit your enterprise . Learn about the technology that allows BlackBerry handhelds to be used across the globe.
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  DOWNLOADS: 1 - 3 of 4
Microsoft security utility downloads
Published by: SearchWindowsSecurity.com | 15 Jun 2007
DOWNLOAD - Download popular Microsoft Windows security utility tools here, including Netcat, John the Ripper, Nmap and WSUS.
The Microsoft Security Assessment
Published by: Microsoft | 23 Mar 2006
DOWNLOAD - This application is designed to help organizations with fewer than 1,000 employees assess weaknesses in their current IT security environment. It will help identify processes, resources, and technologies that are designed to ...
Windows security toolbox: Our readers' favorite freeware
Published by: Compiled by Kimbers Sheppard | 26 Sep 2005
FAVORITE DOWNLOADS - SearchWindowsSecurity.com readers share their top freeware tools.
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