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Friday, April 18, 2008 10:18 AM

Why should your users use least privilege on their corporate computers?

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
Posted by Steve Lamb | 9 Comments
Tuesday, April 08, 2008 11:05 AM

Would it be interesting to use NAP to secure branch servers?

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
Posted by Steve Lamb | 0 Comments
Monday, March 31, 2008 10:38 PM

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 by Steve Lamb | 0 Comments
Monday, March 31, 2008 10:24 PM

How do CISCO's Network Admission Control (NAC) and Microsoft's Network Access Protection work together?

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
Posted by Steve Lamb | 0 Comments
Monday, March 31, 2008 10:18 PM

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.
Posted by Steve Lamb | 0 Comments
Monday, March 31, 2008 10:13 PM

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 by Steve Lamb | 0 Comments
Monday, March 31, 2008 10:02 PM

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 by Steve Lamb | 0 Comments
Monday, March 31, 2008 9:58 PM

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 by Steve Lamb | 0 Comments
Monday, March 31, 2008 9:53 PM

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 by Steve Lamb | 0 Comments
Monday, March 31, 2008 9:46 PM

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 by Steve Lamb | 0 Comments
Monday, March 31, 2008 9:39 PM

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 by Steve Lamb | 5 Comments
Friday, March 28, 2008 9:35 PM

What are the dates and locations for the UK Windows & SQL Server 2008 launch tour?

Many of you have asked me both by posting comments to my NAP post and also at the main launch event last week in Birmingham If you'd like to register and find out the exact details for the locations then browse to the Launch tour area of the HeroesHappenHere
Posted by Steve Lamb | 0 Comments
Friday, March 28, 2008 11:28 AM

How to build more secure software: all platforms have vulerabilities including the Apple Mac Air and LINUX systems

Reading Engaget's article about a hacking competition @ CanSecWest where a Mac Air was compromised in just a few moments reminded me of recent conversations with some Apple Mac enthusiasts many were realistic, a few still believed that their systems were
Posted by Steve Lamb | 0 Comments
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 9:48 PM

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 by Steve Lamb | 10 Comments
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:48 AM

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 by Steve Lamb | 5 Comments
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