Steve Riley on Security : November 2005

November 2005 - Posts

New site at the top of my favorites list: You know, stupid security abounds. I just discovered this site today, and I plan to become a regular visitor -- and probably a contributor, too! I encourage you to explore it and enjoy. Oh, some advice: it probably would be unwise to read an offline archived Read More...
Posted 16 November 05 01:46 by Steve Riley | 4 Comments
Filed under false claims, security myths, security theater, things that make me angry, things that make me laugh
How to secure your wireless network: I'm now a contributing editor for TechNet Magazine . Everyone with a TechNet subscription automatically receives it; if you don't have one, you can still get the magazine free . The magazine's published three issues so far: Winter 2005 , Spring 2005 , Read More...
Posted 11 November 05 11:43 by Steve Riley | 3 Comments
Filed under access technologies, authentication, protection, threats, wireless
But I can't test! My boss won't let me: Yesterday I mentioned that there's no substitute for doing your own testing of updates. I mentioned virtualization is your friend -- building a model of your environment using Virtual PC and Virtual Server will save you a lot of money and it's something Read More...
Posted 09 November 05 01:19 by Steve Riley | 1 Comments
Filed under patch management, risk mitigation, security policies
When security breaks things: Now that the furor has waned, I want to comment on MS05-051. For those of you who don't memorize bulletin numbers (I am part of that set; Susan Bradley , for example, isn't, hehe), this is the security update that fixed a number of vulnerabilities found Read More...
Posted 08 November 05 10:05 by Steve Riley | 14 Comments
Filed under configuration, patch management, risk mitigation, security policies
My music: Those of you who've seen me speak at various events know that I like to play my own music before the presentations begin. In industry parlance, this is called "walk-in music." My experience, though, is that many times the music they provide is better Read More...
Posted 08 November 05 09:37 by Steve Riley | 5 Comments
Filed under conferences and seminars, music, TechEd