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• 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

• Alexander Sotirov speaks out following wild spin on his talk about Windows Vista Security

  Credit to Ed Bott from ZDNet who interviewed Alexander Sotirov to get his perspective on the stories that have circulated in the press following the talk he gave with Mark Dowd at the recent BlackHat Securit conference. The talk was titled "How to... Posted Aug 20 2008, 08:02 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Information, Interviews, Security Systems, Information Security

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Tweaking the file level security of the operating system is a bad idea!

  Over the last week I've two people who are suffering pain due to corporate laptop builds that have been "secured" - meaning that an untold number of access controls have been changed and parts of the operating system have been removed to "enhance the... Posted Apr 07 2008, 05:17 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Windows Server, Information, Information Security, How to Articles, Social Engineering, 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 many partners are the for Microsoft's Network Access Protection? Who are they?

  Follow this link for a list of Microsoft's partners who have integrated Network Access Protection into their products. The list is pages long - many many prominent partners. Share this post: Read More... Posted Mar 31 2008, 05:18 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Windows Server, Longhorn Server, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, Windows Server 2008, 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

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

  The Step-by-Step Guide: Demonstrate NAP DHCP Enforcement in a Test Lab explains exactly how to set NAP up in a lab to measure compliance (and optionally restrict network access) of DHCP clients. It's well worth a look. If you haven't come across Network... Posted Mar 31 2008, 04:46 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Windows Server, Longhorn Server, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, 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 is the best security feature of Windows Server 2008?

  There are plenty to choose from including the following: Read Only Domain Controller BitLocker on the server Active Directory Rights Management Active Directory Certificate Services Integrated firewall with IPSec task based interface Architectural improvements... Posted Mar 26 2008, 04:48 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Windows Server, Longhorn Server, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, Linux, Integration / LINUX, Windows Server 2008, System Center & Management in general

• 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

• How to implement IPSec between LINUX and Windows Vista: Why use IPSec network security?

  I discussed this very topic with several people whilst @ LUGRadioLive 2007 earlier this year - I'm glad to say that the testing is complete and you can save time when securing a mixed LINUX and Microsoft environment by reading the details for yourself... Posted Dec 28 2007, 02:35 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Windows Server, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, How to Articles, User Groups, Linux, Integration / LINUX

• What do you like about Windows Vista 7 Server 2008's BitLocker featureset?

  I'm asking customers and communities for feedback on their experience of using / evaluating the Bitlocker featureset of both Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. I'd love to including your feedback too. Please share your feedback (good and bad) either... Posted Dec 11 2007, 09:17 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, Windows Server 2008

• How to help non-technical friends and family stay safe on the Internet: GetSafeOnline

  Eileen recently wrote a post titled Security for the 78 year olds which referred to an interview with Scott Charney (head of Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing initiative) who talked about his experience advising his mother on the need for security precautions... Posted Nov 06 2007, 08:51 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Information, Training, Security Systems, Information Security, How to Articles, Social Engineering

• How to secure a wireless network: How to view the advanced wireless interface on Windows Vista

  This post follows on from How to secure a wireless network: Part 1 of 5 - Enabling WPA on a wireless router , How to secure a wireless network: Part 2 of 5 - How to change the SSID , How to secure a wireless network: Part 3 of 5 - Reconfiguring a Vista... Posted Aug 17 2007, 03:45 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, How to Articles, Blogcasts, Wireless Technology

• How to secure a wireless network: Part 4 of 5 Connect using WPA for the first time on Windows Vista

  This post follows on from How to secure a wireless network: Part 1 of 5 - Enabling WPA on a wireless router , How to secure a wireless network: Part 2 of 5 - How to change the SSID and How to secure a wireless network: Part 3 of 5 - Reconfiguring a Vista... Posted Aug 17 2007, 03:26 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, How to Articles, Blogcasts, Wireless Technology

• How to secure a wireless network: Part 3 of 5 - Reconfiguring a Vista client to connect to your WPA secured access point

  This post follows on from How to secure a wireless network: Part 1 of 5 - Enabling WPA on a wireless router and How to secure a wireless network: Part 2 of 5 - How to change the SSID The first post includes a detailed description of some key security... Posted Aug 17 2007, 03:16 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, How to Articles, Blogcasts, Wireless Technology

• How to secure a wireless network: Part 2 of 5 - How to change the SSID

  This post follows on from How to secure a wireless network: Part 1 of 5 - Enabling WPA on a wireless router which includes a detailed description of some key security myths pertaining to wireless security. The first post also goes into detail about why... Posted Aug 17 2007, 03:04 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, How to Articles, Blogcasts, Wireless Technology

• How to secure a wireless network: Part 1 of 5 - Enabling WPA on a wireless router

  This is the first part in a series of five blogcasts (video demonstrations showing you "how to") that look at how to secure a wireless network by configuring Wireless Protected Access (WPA) on both the Access Point (AP) and Vista/XP clients. Note: These... Posted Aug 17 2007, 02:29 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, How to Articles, Blogcasts, Wireless Technology