Patches, alerts and critical updates

MUST READ Microsoft patch management policy LEARNING GUIDE - Learn about Windows patch management policy, patch maintenance and post-patch security as well as what tools you can use for patch management in Windows networks. Patch Management Toolbox RESOURCE KIT - Patch Tuesday only comes once a month, but keeping up with the latest security fixes is no easy task. Use the tools in this toolbox to make patch management as easy as possible.

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	Microsoft's Online Desktop Manager caters to small IT shops SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com | 19 Oct 2009 ARTICLE - Microsoft has culled features from its other suites for the public beta of Online Desktop Manager.

	Microsoft's Patch Tuesday brings a bumper crop of security fixes SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com | 13 Oct 2009 ARTICLE - Microsoft released several security bulletins for Patch Tuesday, fixing vulnerabilities involving remote attacks and client-side issues. Learn why you should install these patches.

	Act fast with five critical September patches SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com | 08 Sep 2009 ARTICLE - Don't turn on your wireless laptop in a hotel or coffee shop, and limit your Web browsing until you install these five critical patches.

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	Structuring patch management in seven steps Submitted By: SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com | 03 Nov 2009 TIP - Does your patch management process feel chaotic? With new patches popping up consistently, it's no surprise. Get some structure by breaking the process up into seven steps.

	Underlying causes of inconsistent patch management Submitted By: SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com | 14 Oct 2009 TIP - Think your business is secure? Think again. Many environments, including those with patch management systems, are missing critical patches. Learn how to secure your organization.

	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.

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	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.

	Identity and Access Management Security School SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com | 24 Sep 2008 SECURITY SCHOOL - This Security School explores establishing and maintaining an effective identity and access management plan. Each lesson includes a webcast, podcast, technical article and quiz.

	Windows Vista and IE7: Step 5 SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com | 24 Sep 2008 STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE - In our step-by-step guide, read about the new security features present in IE7 and which of these features are user configurable.

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Patch Your Windows Desktop - Vendor Webcast VIEW WEBCAST PREMIERED:   13 JUN 2006, 13:00 EDT (17:00, GMT) SUMMARY:   Hackers today are actually reverse engineering patches to better exploit vulnerability, then releasing their viruses in hopes to catch those that have not applied the patch. In this webcast, learn how you can close security holes before hacking, compliance or infringement issues jeopardize your infrastructure.

	Setting up a patch testing environment - Expert Webcast VIEW WEBCAST PREMIERED:   01 JUN 2006, 09:00 EDT (13:00, GMT) SUMMARY:   With Windows patches released every month and zero-day exploits becoming a reality, setting up an efficient patch testing environment is essential to keeping the organization running.

Testing Patches for a Speedy Rollout - Expert Webcast VIEW WEBCAST PREMIERED:   19 JUL 2005, 09:00 EDT (13:00, GMT) SUMMARY:   It would be wise to thoroughly test Windows patches for reliability, application compatibility and stability before rolling them out -- but many simply don't have the time. In this webcast, Orin Thomas will explain how you can use virtual machines to test patches for a speedy roll out to vulnerable servers and workstations.

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	Minasi talks Vista security, Windows Server 2008 features Published by: SearchWindowsSecurity.com | 10 Jun 2008 VIDEOS - Security guru Mark Minasi shares his thoughts on Windows Vista security and the new security features of Windows Server 2008 in this video interview.

	Critical patches for IE and Office released Published by: SearchWindowsSecurity.com | 10 Apr 2008 PODCAST - Learn about this month's critical patches, Vista SP1 and Microsoft's future in the fight against Windows rootkits in this month's "What's hot in Windows security" podcast.

	What's hot in Microsoft Windows security Published by: David Nielson, Assistant Site Editor | 30 Oct 2007 PODCASTS - Keep up with the latest Microsoft patches, Windows network security strategies, Microsoft security best practices and more in our monthly podcast series.

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	The ultimate Microsoft Vista tutorial on security SearchWindowsSecurity.com | 13 Sep 2007 RESOURCE CENTER - Read about User Account Control (UAC), Encrypting File System (EFS) and other Windows Vista security features and management best practices in our potpourri grab-bag.

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	drive-by download 21 Mar 2003 WORD - What is a drive-by download? A drive-by download is a program that is automatically downloaded to your computer without your consent or even your knowledge. Unlike a pop-up download, which asks for assent (albeit in a ...

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