• Only the Easiest Way is the Secure Way

    We, being security professionals, are often "just" looking for the most secure way to implement a certain task. Often we tend to forget the user when we implement these measures. I once visited a customer showing me their ultimately secure solution to...
  • Windows Live OneCare 2.0 Beta available

    Looking at my father's PC I always faced the same problem: I wanted to give him a solution that actually took care of his PC without having me too often involved J . Some time ago, we had some particular solutions: Backup (use the backup in Windows...
  • Buy Your Enigma

    It is probably the most important and known encryption device ever: The Enigma – the machine that had a strong influence on WWII. Now you can buy your Enigma on e-bay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270146949978 Roger
  • Vulnerability Auction

    I wrote several times already about responsible disclosure and irresponsible disclosure. My point on that is clear: Every vendor has to have transparent and clear processes to handle vulnerabilities. These processes ensure that there will be a timely...
  • Malware Portal Live

    I blogged about three important announcements we made a few months ago ( http://blogs.technet.com/rhalbheer/archive/2007/04/25/three-microsoft-announcements.aspx ). The different malware teams are ramping up heavily and I am looking forward to working...