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• Upcoming Webcasts: Windows Vista Deployment and Microsoft Forefront

  Windows Vista: Improve Your Desktop Security and Deployment Strategy http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9150828 Explore Windows Vista and discover how you can enhance desktop security and optimize deployment of the operating system. Learn about the advanced... Posted Oct 28 2008, 09:13 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Events, Webcasts, annoucements

• SecTor Wrap-Up

  Well I spent three days this week attending the SecTor pre-con training on Wireless Hacking and SecTor itself and it was worth every minute!  The group behind SecTor put on a great event (I should note I was on the advisory committee) with world... Posted Oct 10 2008, 04:13 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Events

• How can Public Key Infrastructure technologies improve your information security posture?

  There’s a really good (free) TechNet webcast coming up on the 17th September which will be a great resource for those of you who’d like to learn how to take advantage of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) in your organisation. The full details of the event... Posted Sep 15 2008, 08:37 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Events, Webcasts, Windows Server, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, How to Articles, Windows Server 2008

• SecTor 2008

  With all the talk about TechDays going on recently there is another conference coming up shortly.  I attended SecTor 2007 and I`ll admit it was the best con I attended last year and that includes the internal Microsoft ones I was able to attend. ... Posted Sep 15 2008, 02:23 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Events

• [Event] Tim Rains (Microsoft) in Calgary and Edmonton Next Week!

  On Tuesday, July 22 nd , Tim Rains (Group Product Manager, Microsoft Trustworthy Computing) will be in Edmonton for an open talk on security and the changes in the threat landscape. What? Open Discussion on Security and Threat Landscape Who? Tim Rains... Posted Jul 18 2008, 04:20 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Events

• Tim Rains (Microsoft) in Calgary and Edmonton Next Week!

  On Tuesday, July 22 nd , Tim Rains (Group Product Manager, Microsoft Trustworthy Computing) will be in Edmonton for an open talk on security and the changes in the threat landscape. What? Open Discussion on Security and Threat Landscape Who? Tim Rains... Posted Jul 18 2008, 12:46 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Events

• VistaSquad: Join us tonight in London for a live Network Access Protection demo on Server 2008 and Vista

  You can read the full details here - it's free, technical and should be fun too - just add a comment to their post if you're coming along The agenda is as follows: 6pm - 6.30pm: Arrive and introductions 6.30pm - 7:30pm: Building RIA Apps 7.30pm... Posted Jun 18 2008, 07:32 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Events, Windows Server, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, How to Articles, Windows Server 2008, JourneyThrough: Network Access Protection

• Nicht verpassen: Windows Vista Security Virtual Roundtable mit Mark Russinovich

  Am 18. Juni, 18.00 Uhr, findet ein virtueller Roundtable über das Thema Windows Vista Security statt. Microsoft Technical Fellow und Desktop Guru Mark Russinovich wird ihm Rahmen der interaktiven Springboard Series diesen “Virtuellen Roundtable” durchführen... Posted Jun 10 2008, 10:59 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Events, Webcasts

• TechNet Briefing: Security Strategies – Session recording online

  A few weeks ago we hosted a TechNet Briefing around Security Strategies with Steve Riley . The session recordings are now online onto our TechNet Chopsticks platform. Attacks Trend & Techniques http://www.microsoft.com/belux/technet/nl/chopsticks... Posted Jun 10 2008, 03:39 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Events, Webcasts, annoucements

• Off to Auscert 2008 next week..

  Ok so next week (Sunday in fact) I'm off to AusCERT 2008 .  I go to this conference every year and this year I have a speaking slot instead of just sitting on the stand answering questions.  We are also going to be having much more activity... Posted May 16 2008, 06:03 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, computer security, Windows Vista, Events, System Center, TechNet, Windows Mobile, Windows Server System, Conferences, Windows Server 2008, Techy and Cool, Auscert2008

• Canberra Security Interchange: NAP in Windows Server 2008

  Well I'm here in Canberra today presenting at the Canberra Security Interchange user group.  My good mate Rocky   normally runs the group and does all the presenting but he is away at the moment so I'm stepping in.  So I decided... Posted May 07 2008, 02:02 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, computer security, news, Windows Vista, Events, TechNet, NAP, Windows Server 2008, Patches, Network Policy

• Thanks to everyone who joined us @ today's Server Launch event in Cardiff

  It was great to see so many enthusiastic people @ today's HeroesHappenHere Launch tour event in Cardiff. We received great questions and I was really amused by the wonderful spoof film titles the audience came up with for the IT Pros Film Club! I... Posted Apr 22 2008, 03:25 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Events, Windows Server, Information, Training, Information Security

• Videos vom Windows Server 2008-Launch

  Seit heute stehen in der Microsoft Launch Online-Videothek die Aufzeichnungen aller Vorträge vom deutschen ”Launch-Event” und der ”Deutschen SharePoint-Konferenz 2008", die zeitgleich Mitte Februar in Frankfurt/M. stattfanden... Posted Apr 22 2008, 11:01 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Events, Videos, Windows Server 2008

• Microsoft 360° Security Days 2008

  Security 360° - das bedeutet Sicherheit aus der Rundum-Perspektive. Microsoft bietet auf dieser Veranstaltung einen umfassenden Überblick zum Thema „Sicherheit in der Softwareentwicklung“ - für Entwickler, Projektleiter, Architekten... Posted Apr 09 2008, 07:21 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Events

• My talk on Windows 2008 Security Technologies from the UK Launch is available for replay

  Chris Dalby kindly streamed my session from the Microsoft UK's Heroes Happen Here Launch event . If you'd like to watch the recording then simply browse to YellowPark TV and you'll see it listed on the right hand side. There are some other excellent recordings... Posted Apr 08 2008, 09:00 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Events, Windows Server, Information, Information Security, How to Articles, Windows Server 2008

• What are the dates and locations for the UK Windows & SQL Server 2008 launch tour?

  Many of you have asked me both by posting comments to my NAP post and also at the main launch event last week in Birmingham If you'd like to register and find out the exact details for the locations then browse to the Launch tour area of the HeroesHappenHere... Posted Mar 28 2008, 04:35 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Events, Windows Server, SQL Server, Longhorn Server, Information, Training, Security Systems, How to Articles, SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Server Business Intelligence, System Center & Management in general

• Community Connection Event Notes

  As part of the launch events for Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 and Visual Studio 2008, there are a number of Community Connection Events happening across the country in 14 cities. My colleague, Rick, does a great job of explaining in detail what... Posted Mar 09 2008, 05:40 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Events, Community, Virtualization, Ruth Morton, Industry Perspectives, Career Tips, Software Deployment, HHH_CA

• Ist IT nun Chefsache oder nicht?

  Unter dem Motto "IT ist Chefsache" geht am 6. März der E-Day in der Wiener Hofburg zum insgesamt neunten mal über die Bühne. Das wäre nicht weiter pikant, gäbe es da nicht eine von der Wirtschaftskammer in Auftrag gegeben Studie , derzufolge ein Drittel... Posted Mar 05 2008, 04:47 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Events, trends, Wertschöpfung

• TechNet Roadshow - Launch Wave 2008

  You may have attended a TechNet Roadshow in the past, and if so, you'll know that Steve , James and the team are demo-demons when it comes to presentations.  Firm believers that to really understand the benefits within a product, you need to see... Posted Feb 29 2008, 10:52 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Vista, virtualisation, Events, System Center, Windows Server

• TechNet Security Series III in Singapore

  Have you yet attended any of the TechNet Security Series Seminars in Singapore? If not, you will have your chance on February 29 th when the next one will happen in the Microsoft Office between 8.30-12.30. The topics for this event will be Protect your... Posted Feb 11 2008, 11:45 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, SharePoint, Events, TechNet, ISA Server

• Free event in London covering Windows Mobile and System Centre Mobile Device Manager

  There a literally a handful two handfuls (not that that's really a word!) of places left for the Windows Mobile and System Centre Mobile Device Manager TechNet event that's taking place in London in the morning of 26th of February. All you have to do... Posted Jan 28 2008, 01:36 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Events, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, How to Articles, System Center & Management in general

• An excellent (free) security event is taking place in Edinburgh

  Computer Security: What's the point! is taking place in Edinburgh on the 13th Feb. The Institute of Engineering and Technology are hosting the event - It's free to everyone including non-members of the IET It will be a good event as it's being run purely... Posted Jan 18 2008, 06:42 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Events, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, How to Articles

• Rafal's video on TechNet Edge covering security and IPv6 is well worth a listen

  Join Rafal Lukawiecki's interview at TechEd IT Forum on TechNet Edge - he talks about a range of security topics including suite B algorithms, Server 2008 and IPv6. You'll need the Silverlight plugin to view the video - it's only 1.37Mb and is a free... Posted Dec 04 2007, 01:45 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Events, Windows Server, Information, Interviews, Security Systems, Information Security, Windows Server 2008

• SecTor Resources

  Last week, Rodney and I both had the opportunity to attend the Security Education Conference in Toronto (SecTor). It was an excellent conference, one that I would recommend if you have anything to do with IT security in your job and can make it to the... Posted Nov 28 2007, 10:32 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Events

• Celebration of Heroes in Singapore

  It’s time to celebrate the IT Pro and Developer Heroes in Singapore! We will start on December 13 th with TechNet Security Series followed by Windows Server 2008 Launch preview. Topics include Understanding and Implementing WSUS 3.0 and Think your... Posted Nov 23 2007, 12:49 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Events, System Center, TechNet, SQL Server, Windows Server 2008