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• GetSafeOnline: providing advice for consumers to help them stay safe on the Internet without blinding them with science

  It's the fourth annual GetSafeOnline campaign week whereby the team will raise the profile of consumer internet safety through a revamped GetSafeOnline website (containing a wealth of commonsense "how to" information) and a range of media... Posted Nov 17 2008, 11:03 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Information, Security Systems, How to Articles, Social Engineering

• 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

• Interesting video interviews with the FBI discussing security

  Kai Axford has posted a series of short video interviews with representatives of the FBI – they are well worth a look – particularly if you are based in the United States as they include advice regarding whom to report breaches to. Check out The Security... Posted Aug 26 2008, 10:20 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Information, Interviews, Security Systems, Information Security, How to Articles, Social Engineering

• What Virtual Private Networking software would I recommend for Windows and how to set it up?

  I was recently asked this very question and I responded with "Windows Server 2008/2003/2000 and Windows Vista/XP" provide excellent built-in Virtual Private Networking features that are standards compliant and assuming they are correctly configured... Posted Aug 07 2008, 05:35 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Windows Server, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, How to Articles

• 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

• Bitlocker: what happens if someone leaves the company or locks themselves out?

  Many of the questions I've been asked recently regarding Bitlocker are covered on the excellent Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption Freuqently Asked Questions . For me the most important thing to consider is how on Earth to deal with the "the... Posted May 31 2008, 04:33 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Information, Security Systems, How to Articles, Windows Server 2008

• How do Microsoft manage their physical security?

  There's a great new white paper detailing how Microsoft Manage Physical Security across our enourmous estate. Our enterprise comprises 670 sites with 150,000 active holders of access cards and 20 million physical security events each month. Our physical... Posted May 29 2008, 02:06 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, How to Articles

• How to reduce information leaks from your organisation

  Information leaks from most organisations to some extent or another. One way it does so is by employees (perhaps who are about to leave) taking it out of the door on the removable storage device of their choice. Access controls can be used to segment... Posted May 28 2008, 02:19 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, How to Articles

• Why should your users use least privilege on their corporate computers?

  If a business allows it's users to install whatever software they choose and/or make configuration changes then they run the increased risk of the security of the machine being compromised. I recommend wherever possible businesses should refrain from... Posted Apr 18 2008, 05:18 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Information, Security Systems, How to Articles

• Would it be interesting to use NAP to secure branch servers?

  My focus today is to write most of the content for my sessions on our upcoming TechNet Server Launch tour which is visiting cinemas in five cities across the UK in April and May. I'm co-presenting a session with Viral titled "How to overcome the challenges... Posted Apr 08 2008, 06:05 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Server, Longhorn Server, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, How to Articles, Windows Server 2008

• I'm a developer, how can I integrate my application with NAP?

  There's a great article on MSDN titled simply Network Access Protection which explains how you can integrate your application with Microsoft's Network Access Protection(NAP). Why would you want to do this? Well NAP is a core networking feature of Windows... Posted Mar 31 2008, 05:38 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Windows Server, Longhorn Server, Information, Interviews, Security Systems, Information Security, How to Articles, Linux, Windows Server 2008, JourneyThrough: Network Access Protection

• How do CISCO's Network Admission Control (NAC) and Microsoft's Network Access Protection work together?

  In my experience any serious conversation with a medium or large enterprise regarding NAP often quickly turns to "can I use CISCO's NAC with Microsoft's NAP" shortly followed by "how does CISCO's NAC work with Microsoft's NAP?". Having said that both... Posted Mar 31 2008, 05:24 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Windows Server, Longhorn Server, Information, Security Systems, How to Articles, Windows Server 2008, Whitepapers, JourneyThrough: Network Access Protection

• Try Network Access Protection for yourself via TechNet's virtual lab - it's a great form of free training

  The TechNet Virtual lab demonstrating Network Access Protection using IPSec enforcement is a great way to find out for yourself how this exciting security technology works. Bear in mind that IPSec is the most complex scenario for NAP. The lab shows you... Posted Mar 31 2008, 05:13 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Windows Server, Longhorn Server, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, How to Articles, Windows Server 2008, JourneyThrough: Network Access Protection

• How to set up Network Access Protection to measure compliance of IPSec clients

  The Step-by-Step Guide: Demonstrate NAP IPSec Enforcement in a Test Lab explains exactly how to set NAP up in a lab to measure compliance (and optionally restrict network access) of clients accessing the network using IPSec to identify themselves. This... Posted Mar 31 2008, 05:02 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Windows Server, Longhorn Server, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, How to Articles, Windows Server 2008, JourneyThrough: Network Access Protection

• How to set up Network Access Protection to measure compliance of CISCO's Network Admission Control clients

  The Step-by-Step Guide: Demonstrate NAP 802.1X Enforcement in a Test Lab explains exactly how to set NAP up in a lab to measure compliance (and optionally restrict network access) of clients accessing the network by network switches capable of port based... Posted Mar 31 2008, 04:58 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Windows Server, Longhorn Server, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, How to Articles, Windows Server 2008, Wireless Technology, JourneyThrough: Network Access Protection

• How to set up Network Access Protection to measure compliance of VPN clients

  The Step-by-Step Guide: Demonstrate NAP VPN Enforcement in a Test Lab explains exactly how to set NAP up in a lab to measure compliance (and optionally restrict network access) of Virtual Private Network (VPN) clients. If you haven't come across Network... Posted Mar 31 2008, 04:53 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Windows Server, Longhorn Server, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, How to Articles, Windows Server 2008, JourneyThrough: Network Access Protection

• Where can I find out more about Network Access Protection?

  The best place to start is the Network Access Protection (NAP) "landing page" on the Microsoft website. NAP is a great new feature of Windows Server, Windows Vista and Windows XP Service Pack 3(due soon) which enables you to measure the policy compliance... Posted Mar 31 2008, 04:39 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Windows Server, Longhorn Server, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, How to Articles, Windows Server 2008, JourneyThrough: Network Access Protection

• 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

• How to build more secure software: all platforms have vulerabilities including the Apple Mac Air and LINUX systems

  Reading Engaget's article about a hacking competition @ CanSecWest where a Mac Air was compromised in just a few moments reminded me of recent conversations with some Apple Mac enthusiasts many were realistic, a few still believed that their systems were... Posted Mar 28 2008, 06:28 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, How to Articles

• Let me guess what your wireless security settings are...

  I've just bought the cheapest wireless router I could find to share my hotel broadband connection with my room-mates. Note: The Internet access is covered in the room rate and we are allowed to share it. Against my better judgment I ran the software that... Posted Feb 18 2008, 08:48 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, How to Articles, Wireless Technology

• Free training on Microsoft Forefront security products from end to end

  Click here to register for this free day's training on Microsoft Forefront security products. It's taking place in London on the 27th Feb. I'm surprised to say that there are still some places left. It's not a sales session in disquise - it's one of the... Posted Feb 14 2008, 11:04 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, ISA Server, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, How to Articles

• 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

• How to deal with online bullies

  I've been contacted by someone who's being bullied online asking for advice. I was typing a reply when I mentioned it to Eileen who came up with a much simpler suggestion than I was going to give. Eileen adviced me that there's a report abuse facility... Posted Jan 28 2008, 01:00 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Information, Security Systems, How to Articles, Social Engineering

• 50+ top tips for computer science students and those considering such a degree

  Amy has posted 50+ Killer Online Resources for Computer Science Students on the Virtual Hosting blog which she describes as follows: "Computer science students are lucky because the Internet is like a living textbook, full of information and advice for... Posted Jan 18 2008, 09:41 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, How to Articles

• 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