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• Microsoft Security Assessment Tool 4.0

  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=CD057D9D-86B9-4E35-9733-7ACB0B2A3CA1&displaylang=en Overview The Microsoft Security Assessment Tool 4.0 is the revised version of the original Microsoft Security Risk Self-Assessment Tool (MSRSAT... Posted Nov 19 2008, 03:23 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Microsoft, Tools

• TechNet Magazine December 2008 Interop issue now online

  The December 2008 issue of TechNet Magazine is now available online. And it's filled with information about interop. Find out how to integrate Linux clients with Active Directory, Manage Macs in a Windows environment, and more. FEATURE ARTICLES                                                                  ... Posted Nov 10 2008, 02:30 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Active Directory, Windows, Networking, Management, Scripting, Tools, New Issue, authentication, interop

• Un vistazo técnico a la arquitectura usada en la Jornada de Vacunación Microsoft en Colombia

  Ya era hora que generase un post en este blog sobre arquitectura, ahora que me desempeño como arquitecto de soluciones de la práctica de servicios empresariales de Microsoft Colombia.  Así que aprovecharé para contarles que decisiones... Posted Sep 21 2008, 12:41 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Security, Windows Vista, TechNet, Tools, Comunidades, Tips Productividad, Colombia

• Edge Planning Tool for OCS 2007

  Confused about Edge Server configuration and security? The best idea is to come to UNC316: Office Communications Server 2007 Security: Architecture and Edge Services with Derrick Buckley and Craig Pringle at Tech.Ed in Sydney next week :) But if you can't... Posted Aug 24 2008, 07:20 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Architecture, Tools, ocs, download, Edge

• New Security Tools for IIS and SQL

  In cast you didn't see it, the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) team just announced the release of three tools to help customers fend off SQL injection attacks: UrlScan 3.0 Beta ( see Wade Hilmo's blog for more ), a security tool that... Posted Jun 25 2008, 04:45 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Microsoft, SQL Server, Tools, IIS, Developer, Database, SDL, SQL Injection, Process, URLScan, Scrawlr, MSCASI

• New tools enhance SQL Server security

  In collaboration with SQL Server, IIS, and Hewlett Packard, the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) announced a set of tools that customers can use to defend against SQL injection attacks on their ASP websites and identify and mitigate root ASP... Posted Jun 24 2008, 04:06 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Tools

• If Your Organization is Still Running Internet Explorer 6 (IE6), READ THIS!!!

  This is going to be one of those months.  Most of you all knew it was coming with the announcement a few months ago.  Be aware this only applies to WSUS customers who have changed the default setting.  What does this mean for your... Posted Feb 05 2008, 05:49 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, IE, Windows, Deployment, Backup, Tools, resources

• Enterprise Document Security with MOICE – Part I

  Last year was a big year for Office documents. Office 2007 was launched, Office Open XML became an ECMA standard, and the security group for Office released a major service pack for Office 2003. Last year was also a big year for hackers who found one... Posted Jan 24 2008, 01:01 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Office, Microsoft, Tools, OpenXML, OS, IT, ServicePack

• TechNet Magazine, edición de enero de 2008, disponible online

  Nuestra primera edición en este 2008, trata el muy interesante tema de administración y operaciones en un mundo virtual y como algunas de las herramientas de nuestra plataforma System Center están preparadas para administrar datacenters... Posted Jan 10 2008, 12:27 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Exchange Server, System Center, TechNet, Powershell, Tools

• Office 2003 SP3 - The Facts and Fiction

  What turned out to be a relatively simple security service pack for an end-of-life version of Office has turned into an all out blood-rage instigated by individuals who's resumes would lead us to believe they expound technical competence and experience... Posted Jan 07 2008, 05:45 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Office, Tips, Microsoft, Platform, Tools, OpenXML, resources, correction, ServicePack

• Office 2003 SP3 Legacy File Formats Disabled

  This is a public service announcement that by installing Office 2003 SP3, the ability to open and save older legacy file formats will be blocked.  The reason for this decision is strictly for security reasons.  Some older file formats including... Posted Jan 02 2008, 08:56 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Office, Deployment, Tools, OpenXML, resources, ServicePack, FreeAsInBeer

• Office 2007 SP1 is Out - GoodBye Outlook Problems

  My colleague James O'Neill beat me to this one.  SP1 for Office is finally here, and none the sooner as I was ready to destroy my laptop and beat it with a sledgehammer because of the stability issues with Outlook. Funny story, a lot of the bad rap... Posted Dec 12 2007, 11:00 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Vista, Office, Microsoft, Platform, Tools, SP1, ServicePack, FreeAsInBeer

• Windows Server 2008 RC1, ForeFront and System Center Demo Kit, SQL 2008 November CTP, and Service Pack Blocker Tool

  Thursday was a busy day at Microsoft.  RC1 for Longhorn is now out and available for download.  To read up on some analysis about the update, check out James O'Neill's post . Going over to the other side of the "pond," Keith Combs... Posted Dec 07 2007, 05:20 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Exchange, Windows, Tips, Microsoft, Platform, Tools, OS, resources, SP1, Laundry List, ServicePack

• Technet Magazine, edición de octubre de 2007, disponible online

  La edición de octubre de la revista, está dedicada a la "informática verde" y a como crear un centro de datos respetuoso con el medio ambiente, además de algunos temas interesantes en administración de Windows, Exchange, SQL Server y el recién liberado... Posted Oct 02 2007, 09:24 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, System Center, TechNet, SQL Server, Powershell, Tools, Virtualizacion

• Microsoft Launches Office 2003 SP3

  OKAY....so maybe it's not so much of a launch as it is a quiet, understated announcement.  I'm sure everyone using 2003 will still want to download this service pack. "Microsoft® Office 2003 Service Pack 3 (SP3) represents a major evolution... Posted Sep 19 2007, 07:54 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Office, Microsoft, Tools, launch, IT, resources, ServicePack

• Technet Magazine, edición de Junio de 2007, disponible online

  Después de haber vivido la segunda edición de la semana de la seguridad en la región Andina, pues que mas adecuado que complementar las diferentes experiencias y vivencias que tuvimos durante esas 4 semanas con información técnica en la revista favorita... Posted May 23 2007, 11:53 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, TechNet, Tools

• Mark Russinovich analiza un ataque de malware

  Pocas veces uno tiene la oportunidad de entender que tan vulnerables somos en este ciber-espacio. Y peor aún, no muchos entendemos lo extremadamente peligrosos que pueden ser los ataques por correo electrónico. Por eso los invito a leer este post de Mark... Posted Apr 10 2007, 06:54 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Tools

• Una herramienta para asesorarnos en seguridad

  Cuando visiten este sitio web, lo primero que tienen que hacer es registrarse para descargar MSAT, Microsoft Security Assessment Tool , e instalarlo en su PC o laptop para obtener información y recomendaciones sobre mejores prácticas para ayudar a incrementar... Posted Feb 10 2007, 10:00 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, TechNet, Tools