Tips and Information to Help You Secure Your Windows NT / 2000 PC
Articles, advice and information to help you secure your Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 machine whether it is a workstation or server.
Building a Windows NT Bastion Host in Practice
This paper by Stefan Norberg presents a checklist for converting a default Windows NT installation to a bastion host
This paper by Stefan Norberg presents a checklist for converting a default Windows NT installation to a bastion host
Armoring NT
This article by Lance Spitzner presents a systematic method to prepare for a firewall installation, specifically Check Point Firewall 1.
This article by Lance Spitzner presents a systematic method to prepare for a firewall installation, specifically Check Point Firewall 1.
Microsoft Security Bulletins: March 2004
Three new Security Bulletins were released by Microsoft for March 2004: MS04-008 affects Windows Media Services. MS04-009 affects Microsoft Outlook 2002. And, MS04-010 affects MSN Messenger.
Three new Security Bulletins were released by Microsoft for March 2004: MS04-008 affects Windows Media Services. MS04-009 affects Microsoft Outlook 2002. And, MS04-010 affects MSN Messenger.
Microsoft Security Bulletins- February 2004
Microsoft released three new vulnerability bulletins this month- MS04-005, MS04-006 and MS04-007. The MS04-007 bulletin addresses a particularly critical hole in ASN.1 that users should patch as soon as possible.
Microsoft released three new vulnerability bulletins this month- MS04-005, MS04-006 and MS04-007. The MS04-007 bulletin addresses a particularly critical hole in ASN.1 that users should patch as soon as possible.
Windows XP Professional Security
Chris Weber and Gary Bahadur have created a must-read book for anyone who uses or administers a Windows XP Professional machine. To learn everything you need to know about Windows XP security read this book.
Chris Weber and Gary Bahadur have created a must-read book for anyone who uses or administers a Windows XP Professional machine. To learn everything you need to know about Windows XP security read this book.
Microsoft's New Antivirus Partnership
Microsoft announced the formation of VIA (Virus Information Alliance) in partnership with Network Associates AVERT and Trend Micro TrendLabs to collaborate on research and cooperate on communicating new virus threats.
Microsoft announced the formation of VIA (Virus Information Alliance) in partnership with Network Associates AVERT and Trend Micro TrendLabs to collaborate on research and cooperate on communicating new virus threats.
Windows NT: R.I.P.
Microsoft has not stopped officially supporting Windows NT, but they may have started nailing the coffin. Microsoft announced that it is impossible to patch Windows NT against the latest vulnerability
Microsoft has not stopped officially supporting Windows NT, but they may have started nailing the coffin. Microsoft announced that it is impossible to patch Windows NT against the latest vulnerability
Rootkits: Stealth Hacking
Rootkits have been used for over 10 years to gain privileged access, attack computer systems and conceal the actions of the intruder on Unix and Linux. Now they're invading the Windows world.
Rootkits have been used for over 10 years to gain privileged access, attack computer systems and conceal the actions of the intruder on Unix and Linux. Now they're invading the Windows world.
Windows 2000 Users Beware
Microsoft released a Security Bulletin addressing a flaw in WebDAV and warned users of WebDAV to patch. The vulnerability lies deeper though and basically affects all versions of Windows 2000 whether they run WebDAV or not.
Microsoft released a Security Bulletin addressing a flaw in WebDAV and warned users of WebDAV to patch. The vulnerability lies deeper though and basically affects all versions of Windows 2000 whether they run WebDAV or not.
Annoying Pop-Up Spam
An article on the neverending quest for marketers to invade your privacy and what you can do to stop this latest breed of spam from hitting your computer.
An article on the neverending quest for marketers to invade your privacy and what you can do to stop this latest breed of spam from hitting your computer.
Microsoft Windows Security 101
An introduction to the major security issues and vulnerabilities for various Windows-based operating systems and servers.
An introduction to the major security issues and vulnerabilities for various Windows-based operating systems and servers.
Flaw Found with Windows Script Engine
Microsoft announced a vulnerability discovered in the Windows Script Engine that can be exploited when viewing active scripting content on a web page. All versions of Windows are affected.
Microsoft announced a vulnerability discovered in the Windows Script Engine that can be exploited when viewing active scripting content on a web page. All versions of Windows are affected.
Microsoft's Baseline Security Analyzer
In response to the avalanche of criticism Microsoft has received regarding the security of their products, Microsoft created a free tool to analyze your security configuration. Read a review of this free tool.
In response to the avalanche of criticism Microsoft has received regarding the security of their products, Microsoft created a free tool to analyze your security configuration. Read a review of this free tool.
Windows 2000 Server Security for Dummies
This book from the “for Dummies” series by IDG Books is designed to give the reader a good understanding of the security features built into Windows 2000 Server and how to configure this operating system to be secure.
This book from the “for Dummies” series by IDG Books is designed to give the reader a good understanding of the security features built into Windows 2000 Server and how to configure this operating system to be secure.
Get the fix for Windows 2000 security holes
An article discussing a workaround and patch available for two security holes that come with Windows 2000.
An article discussing a workaround and patch available for two security holes that come with Windows 2000.
Microsoft Security site
This site is devoted to nothing but Security fixes and information for Microsoft operating systems.
This site is devoted to nothing but Security fixes and information for Microsoft operating systems.
Unchecked buffer in SNMP Service Could Enable Arbitrary Code
From Microsoft, a work-around procedure that customers could implement to protect themselves against a publicly disclosed vulnerability. An updated version of this bulletin was released on February 15, 2002, to announce the availability of the patch for Windows 2000 and Windows XP and to advise customers that the work-around procedure is no longer needed on those platforms.
From Microsoft, a work-around procedure that customers could implement to protect themselves against a publicly disclosed vulnerability. An updated version of this bulletin was released on February 15, 2002, to announce the availability of the patch for Windows 2000 and Windows XP and to advise customers that the work-around procedure is no longer needed on those platforms.
Plan Ahead to Catch an Intruder
Many computers do not audit activity or record logs of what has happened. To make forensic investigation easier, or to prevent intrusion in the first place, you must enable and review your system logs.
Many computers do not audit activity or record logs of what has happened. To make forensic investigation easier, or to prevent intrusion in the first place, you must enable and review your system logs.
ASN.1 Vulnerability- What's The Big Deal?
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-007 addresses a flaw with the ASN.1 (Abstract Syntax Notation) implementation in Windows. Some say this may be the biggest vulnerability in Windows yet- is it just hype and paranoia, or is there a reason to be concerned?
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-007 addresses a flaw with the ASN.1 (Abstract Syntax Notation) implementation in Windows. Some say this may be the biggest vulnerability in Windows yet- is it just hype and paranoia, or is there a reason to be concerned?