July 2005 - Posts

Tools in the proposed consumer security book
Oh, I forgot to mention that we're planning some tools for the consumer book , too. The first will help you set yourself up as a least-privileged user. It would detect how you're running now, create an account for managing the system and running games Read More...
Posted 25 July 05 09:39 by Steve Riley | 1 Comments   
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Idea for second book -- "Stay safe online: computer security at home"
Jesper and I are planning a second book. We've noticed a distinct dearth of useful, actionable, and non-scare-mongering computer security resources for home users. A few of the books we've seen are hopelessly bad, really. Either they rapidly forget their Read More...
Posted 24 July 05 09:04 by Steve Riley | 16 Comments   
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Updated TechEd worldwide -- new China dates
The dates for TechEd China have changed (venue issues), and I've added another city. Here's the updated list: Europe , in Amsterdam (4-8 July) Japan, in Yokohama (2-5 August) Asia , in Singapore (24-26 August) New Zealand , in Auckland (28-31 August) Read More...
Posted 24 July 05 09:02 by Steve Riley | 3 Comments   
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Airport security silliness
So today (Thursday 21 July 2005) I flew from Seattle to Dallas for a customer meeting. Since it's a short one-day affair, I packed my small carry-on size suitcase. In it was a pair of shoes, one pants, one shorts, two shirts, a toiletry bag, and my collection Read More...
Posted 21 July 05 08:23 by Steve Riley | 5 Comments   
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Trustworthy Administrators
The article is posted in the security management column section on TechNet and is the Viewpoint article in the July security newsletter. Check it out, and please tell me what you think. It's been generating some opinions :) Do you trust your administrators? Read More...
Posted 19 July 05 11:22 by Steve Riley | 6 Comments   
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