Desktop Management Depot:
A SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com podcast
The Desktop Depot podcast series keeps IT admins up to speed with the latest desktop management news and expert advice, including tips on desktop virtualization, security, OS management, desktop migration and more.
July 24th, 2008 by dnielson
Have you experienced an issue with access control in your Windows network? Have you ever worried about business-critical data stored on a laptop computer? How about threats posed by remote users? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this month’s ITKE roundup podcast could help you improve security in your Windows IT shop.
Highlights:
(0:27) The latest security news from the world of Windows
(2:17) How can I prevent malware infections in my Windows environment?
(3:37) How can I prevent users from accessing data on network endpoints?
(4:37) How can I defend Windows network against threats posed by remote users?
Access control and endpoint security in Windows networks [6:07m]:
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July 10th, 2008 by dnielson
In this podcast, Brien Posey discusses how to live with Windows Vista, including why admins should use NAP in Vista, why they should use a Windows Server 2008 controller and how encryption in Vista can go wrong.
Highlights:
(0:42) How can NAP aid Windows security?
(1:33) Why should admins who run Vista use a Windows Server 2008 domain controller?
(2:12) How do you set up a Windows Server 2008 domain controller in Vista?
(2:30) Is there a downside to encryption in Vista?
(2:56) Data loss horror stories
NAP and encryption can improve Vista security [3:52m]:
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June 26th, 2008 by dnielson
If you look at 100 different Windows shops, chances are you’ll see 100 different configurations with 100 sets of unique problems. Because of this, many admins are forced to configure Windows user rights in their own special way to get their desired user permission settings. In this podcast, learn about some user rights configuration issues that your peers have experienced in their organizations.
Highlights:
(0:53) Can I change my domain policy to add new machines with different access permissions?
(1:51) Why can users who are not admins modify network files?
(2:47) How can I force a privilege refresh in Windows Vista?
Configure user rights in Windows systems [4:09m]:
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May 2nd, 2008 by dnielson
In this installment of our Ask the Security Expert Roundup podcast series, we explain how you can learn to manage user rights, Windows patches and Group Policy in Windows by visiting our IT Knowledge Exchange, a forum driven by the security pro for the security pro.
Highlights:
(0:57) How do I know if my Windows patches have been implemented?
(2:17) How can I allow folder access but prevent folder deletion?
(4:35) What settings should I use to deny accidental file deletion in a shared folder?
(6:03) How can I restrict software installation with Group Policy?
How to manage user rights, patches and Group Policy [8:47m]:
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February 28th, 2008 by dnielson
Learn about Group Policy Object (GPO) security in this month’s “Ask the Security Expert” roundup. We discuss how to use GPOs to manage Windows user rights, making changes at the Organizational Unit (OU) level and how a GPO could hinder VPN security testing.
Highlights:
(1:07) Using GPOs to manage Windows user rights
(2:22) How to make changes at the Organizational Unit (OU) level
(3:17) Granting access to specific users with Group Policy
(5:15) Is a GPO blocking my VPN security scan?
Group Policy Object security in Windows [6:33m]:
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