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Blog Post:
What do our customers think of Microsoft Security?
Steve Lamb
You may recall that I shared the results of the previous Security Newsletter Survey - here's the latest version. In case you're not familiar with the survey it comprises feedback and charts from the readers of the Microsoft Ltd (UK) Security Newsletter - I think both the charts and verbatim comments...
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20 Feb 2009
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GetSafeOnline: providing advice for consumers to help them stay safe on the Internet without blinding them with science
Steve Lamb
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 activity. It's a great cause as the campaign is not trying to...
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17 Nov 2008
Blog Post:
Here are the results from the Microsoft Security Newsletter Survey
Steve Lamb
Thanks to those of you who completed August's Security Newsletter Survey and to Phil Cross for sharing the results which are as follows: Survey: (Aug 08) Security Newsletter Survey Client: Microsoft UK Date ranges: All dates ((Aug 08) Security Newsletter Survey) ...
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23 Oct 2008
Blog Post:
How can Public Key Infrastructure technologies improve your information security posture?
Steve Lamb
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 are as follows “To register simply click on this...
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15 Sep 2008
Blog Post:
Interesting video interviews with the FBI discussing security
Steve Lamb
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 Show – the link is to a tag hence future episodes...
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26 Aug 2008
Blog Post:
Thank you for voting for this blog: Which Security blogs make interesting reading?
Steve Lamb
I’m delighted that so many of you took the time to vote for this blog in the “Security blog” category. Congratulations to Guy Bunker who’s View from the Bunker blog beat this one into second place. Personally the best thing to come from the competition is to find some additional interesting security...
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26 Aug 2008
Blog Post:
Alexander Sotirov speaks out following wild spin on his talk about Windows Vista Security
Steve Lamb
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 Impress Girls with Browser Memory Protection Bypasses...
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20 Aug 2008
Blog Post:
What Virtual Private Networking software would I recommend for Windows and how to set it up?
Steve Lamb
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 can be highly secure too. There's no additional license...
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7 Aug 2008
Blog Post:
Which database is more secure? Oracle or Microsoft SQL Server?
Steve Lamb
I still come across Oracle enthusiasts who mistakenly believe that Oracle’s database suite is more secure than Microsoft’s SQL database suite – this is nonesense as I shall explain. The point to this post is not to gloat – it’s simply to set the record straight. Microsoft SQL Server’s suite of products...
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31 Jul 2008
Blog Post:
VistaSquad: Join us tonight in London for a live Network Access Protection demo on Server 2008 and Vista
Steve Lamb
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 - 8:15: Break, Pizza and drinks 8:15pm - 9:15: Security...
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18 Jun 2008
Blog Post:
Bizarre Coffee Machine Hack
Steve Lamb
I enjoyed reading the Hacking Coffee Makers post on Security Focus . Thanks to Barry Dorrans for sharing it with me via Twitter Thanks to Faye Yu for the image (which isn't related to the story - it's just a nice looking coffee machine) - she's reserved some rights as explained here It reminded...
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18 Jun 2008
Blog Post:
Bitlocker: what happens if someone leaves the company or locks themselves out?
Steve Lamb
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 dog ate the USB key used to unlock Bitlocker" or "I can...
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31 May 2008
Blog Post:
What does it do?
Steve Lamb
My Grandmother was wise. She asked me the question back on 25th December 1984. "What does it do?" After lunch on Christmas day like many other twelve year olds I was keen to share my excitement of the amazing things I could do with my computer. My poor old Grandmother patiently sat through a twenty...
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29 May 2008
Blog Post:
How do Microsoft manage their physical security?
Steve Lamb
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 security arrangements enable our people to work...
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29 May 2008
Blog Post:
How to reduce information leaks from your organisation
Steve Lamb
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 access to reduce who is able to gain access but...
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28 May 2008
Blog Post:
Thanks to everyone who joined us @ today's Server Launch event in Cardiff
Steve Lamb
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 have posted the slides I presented on my Skydrive...
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22 Apr 2008
Blog Post:
Why should your users use least privilege on their corporate computers?
Steve Lamb
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 giving end users administrative rights over the machines...
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18 Apr 2008
Blog Post:
My talk on Windows 2008 Security Technologies from the UK Launch is available for replay *updated with link to slides*
Steve Lamb
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 up there and Chris informed me that there...
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8 Apr 2008
Blog Post:
Would it be interesting to use NAP to secure branch servers?
Steve Lamb
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 of small offices and branch offices" and can...
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8 Apr 2008
Blog Post:
Tweaking the file level security of the operating system is a bad idea!
Steve Lamb
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 security" of the system. A complete nightmare. The...
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7 Apr 2008
Blog Post:
I'm a developer, how can I integrate my application with NAP?
Steve Lamb
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 Server 2008, Windows Vista and Windows XP Service...
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31 Mar 2008
Blog Post:
How do CISCO's Network Admission Control (NAC) and Microsoft's Network Access Protection work together?
Steve Lamb
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 technologies can be used by smaller enterprises too...
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31 Mar 2008
Blog Post:
How many partners are the for Microsoft's Network Access Protection? Who are they?
Steve Lamb
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.
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31 Mar 2008
Blog Post:
Try Network Access Protection for yourself via TechNet's virtual lab - it's a great form of free training
Steve Lamb
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 each step. Don't be shy - give it a whirl. ...
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31 Mar 2008
Blog Post:
How to set up Network Access Protection to measure compliance of IPSec clients
Steve Lamb
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 is my favourite way to secure network access as...
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31 Mar 2008
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