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Feb 26 Thu
Best Tip on Backing up NTFS Security Permissions
Justin Turner writes "
...Here is a simple command that you can run right now in order to save you from some down-time the next time your file system permissions get set back to the Windows defaults...can save you a lot of time and money the next time disaster strikes..Test it out thoroughly in your lab environment before rolling it out to production..."
Best Tool for Kerberos Configuration Troubleshooting
Shawn Cicoria writes "...Basically, before actually creating or extending your web app in SharePoint, which would provision the Web App in IIS, you setup an standard IIS ASP.NET Virtual Host in IIS using the same DNS name..."
Feb 23 Mon
New Conficker Variant Emerges
Harry Waldron writes "Some security firms have labeled this as B++, as it a minor variation of "B" designed to work around controls associated with DNS..."
Feb 19 Thu
Straightforward Instruction on MOSS Backup and Restore
Steve Schofield writes "...a straight-forward 20 minute video on backup and restore for MOSS. He shows how use stsadm and the UI. It was a good overview for those coming up to speed on MOSS..."
Feb 18 Wed
Is Cloud Computing Really Risk Transference
Kai Axford writes "I’ve been doing a lot of research on the topic of “cloud computing security” the last few weeks, as I prep for my session at TechEd North America 2009 entitled “Securing the Cloud”. I have to tell you, I don’t see a lot of companies agreeing to become liable if your data gets breached..."
Feb 17 Tue
Using NPS Templates in Windows Server 2008 R2
Jeff Sigman writes "...Individual templates can be added, edited, duplicated, or deleted. After they are configured, they can be referenced and de-referenced in the appropriate dialog boxes...The following table lists the different types of templates and where they are used in the Network Policy Server snap-in...."
Feb 12 Thu
Run As Your AppPool Account Forrest Sample Code
Todd Carter writes "When running within a website that uses impersonation you find it necessary sometimes to have your code stop impersonating for a period of time while you run some code...I have written a small utility class that makes this possible...To use the code you will do something like:"
Reward for Information on Conficker
Microsoft Security Response Center writes "...we have announced a US$250,000 reward for information that results in the arrest and conviction of those responsible for illegally launching the Conficker worm...We have worked with ICANN and operators within the domain name system to proactively disable a significant number of domains..."
Feb 5 Thu
MS Security Bulletin Advance Notification for February 2009
Don Patterson writes "Microsoft has issued a Security Bulletin Advance Notification indicating that the February release cycle will contain 4 bulletins, 2 of which will have a severity rating of Critical. The notification states that these Critical bulletins are for Microsoft Windows, Exchange, and Internet Explorer. There will also be 2 important bulletins..."
Feb 3 Tue
Using WSP Builder to Easily Create Code Access Security Policies
Raúl Ribeiro writes "Today i've discovered that we can create this complex configuration xml using WSP Builder, and the best part is that it's easy...NOTE: This will only work if you add the assembly to the bin folder of your site using WSP Builder Here is an example:"
Feb 2 Mon
What You Should Know About the Bio Approval Workflow CodePlex Site
Dan Griffin writes "...The current code implements a native Win32 command-line tool that calls the Windows 7 Biometric Service API....A few specific notes about that ramp-up. First, don’t forget to install the latest Windows 7 SDK and DDK. Confusingly, you need the DDK even for the basic client-side user-mode components..."
Jan 27 Tue
Conficker - 7 Cleaning Tips for Corporate Users
Harry Waldron writes "1. Research the malware threat thoroughly. Determine how it attacks systems and the best approach for cleaning. Check several sources to learn as much as possible prior to cleaning. 2. Corporately, and even for home users it's always a good practice to SHUT DOWN the infected system, unplug..."
Jan 22 Thu
Installation Issue with EBS 2008 Security Server
Helmers Blog writes "
During the installation of Windows Essential Business Server I ran into a problem during the installation of the Security Server. I received the error you see below, and the event viewer didn’t help my out there...It’s good to know that the solution for the error is pretty easy..."
Jan 21 Wed
ASP.NET MVC Tip Delete Links Ceate Security Holes
Stephen Walther writes "
...Don’t use Delete links to delete database records. Potentially, someone could perform a GET request and perform a delete without your consent or control. The best option..."
Protect Yourself From Win32/Conficker
Stuart Celarier writes "The word on the street is that there is a rise of Windows computer systems infected due to the Win32/Conficker.B (a.k.a. “Downadup”) worm. Microsoft addressed this issue..."
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