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.
August 7th, 2008 by dnielson
July’s highly publicized DNS flaw had the security world scrambling as a team of researchers worked to protect Windows shops against a cache poisoning vulnerability. In this month’s What’s Hot in Windows Security podcast, learn more about the origin of the DNS flaw, how you can defend your Windows network against related exploits and where we stand now in terms of correcting the flaw.
Highlights:
(0:47) Windows DNS cache poisoning attack plagues Windows shops
(2:13) Early information leak increases security risks
(3:04) How close are we to a resolution?
(3:37) How can you protect yourself against this attack?
(4:57) What level of damage can this flaw cause?
DNS flaw threatens Windows shops [6:33m]:
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June 6th, 2008 by dnielson
This month, security expert Kevin Beaver joins us to share his experiences with Windows Vista and XP SP3. Hear about what could go wrong with Vista and XP SP3, including antivirus incompatibilities. Also, beware of what kinds of common security issues could be going unchecked in your Windows network. Are you up to date with Windows patches? Is your Windows shop configured properly? Are your Windows servers secure? Find out in the June installment of our “What’s hot in Windows security” podcast series.
Highlights:
(0:41) The latest info on Windows XP SP3 and why you should keep up with security testing
(4:30) Security demons that might be in your organization
(7:11) Windows 7’s potential impact on the security landscape
Antivirus incompatibilities in Windows XP SP 3 [10:08m]:
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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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April 15th, 2008 by dnielson
The April 2008 install of our “What’s hot in Windows security” podcast focuses on this month’s Microsoft patch release, the potential for new anti-rootkit technology and Windows Vista. Security expert Brien Posey discusses this month’s most critical security vulnerabilities, March’s rare out-of-cycle security patch and the incompatibilities of Vista SP1.
Highlights:
(0:46) Microsoft released five critical patches in April
(2:41) March’s out of cycle set of patches
(4:03) Is more Microsoft anti-rootkit technology coming soon?
(5:20) Continuing incompatibility woes of Windows Vista
Critical patches for IE and Office released [8:18m]:
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Posted in Windows Vista, malware, Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Office, Patches | 1 Comment »
