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Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Secure Your Exchange Server

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September 17, 2008


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SECURITY SOLUTIONS

--Secure Your Exchange Server
by Brien Posey
When Microsoft originally created the Security Configuration Wizard
(SCW) as part of Windows Server 2003 SP1, it was intended primarily as a
utility for helping network administrators to secure Windows. Even so,
the wizard benefited Exchange Server administrators, because Exchange
depends on Windows. After all, if Windows isn't secure, then Exchange
won't be secure either.

When Microsoft created Exchange Server 2007, the company included a
couple of XML files that can be used to extend the SCW. These files let
Exchange administrators use the SCW to secure Exchange, not just
Windows.

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SECURITY NEWS AND FEATURES

--Biometrics Enhance Security in the Enterprise
A new release from Fujitsu combines the company's palm scanning
technology, called PalmSecure, with single sign-on (SSO) capabilities to
deliver a unique security and identity management solution--a biometric
PC mouse.
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--New Website Provides Non-Technical Security Help
A new online community connects computer users who are looking for help
with non-technical problems.
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GIVE AND TAKE

--SECURITY MATTERS BLOG: New Perspective on SSL Certs
by Mark Joseph Edwards
Browsers are getting rather tough on sites that either use self-signed
certificates or have expired certificates. A new certificate validation
technique might help restore a bit of confidence that an attack isn't
taking place.

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--FAQ: SSO for Remote Desktop Connections
by John Savill
Q. How can I enable single sign-on for my Remote Desktop connections?

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PRODUCTS

--Prevent Data Leaks
by Lavon Peters, Security Editor
A huge threat to an organization's data security comes from within, with
users able to connect a multitude of devices and download or upload
information at will. DeviceLock's flagship product, called DeviceLock,
ensures that security policies are enforced by controlling access to
removable devices. DeviceLock 6.4, to be released in October, enhances
the product's features by offering file type detection and filtering, as
well as context-based policies for DeviceLock agents. For more
information about DeviceLock or to download a free beta version of
DeviceLock 6.4 when it's released, contact DeviceLock at 925-231-4400 or
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RESOURCES AND EVENTS

Next Generation Email Archiving for Exchange Server 2007

The next generation in email archiving solutions is here. Discover
powerful new tools for compliance, legal discovery, storing email in a
compliance archive, and extending native Exchange recovery capability at
a fraction of the cost of traditional backup technology in this free
white paper on email archiving for Exchange Server 2007.

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Top 10 Email Security Challenges

"Future-Proof" Your Messaging Systems--Email security remains one of the
top enterprise IT priorities. Make sure you are prepared to protect your
messaging systems from spam or preventing leaks of your organization's
most valuable data by viewing this free on-demand web seminar today!

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Is Your Data Still Vulnerable Even With Your Tape Backups?

In a recent survey it was found that as many as 20 percent of routine
nightly backups fail to capture all data. This white paper explores the
high cost, complexity, and potentially dangerous shortcomings of a
strategy based only on tape backup.

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FEATURED WHITE PAPER

Mobile Policies---Why They Matter & Best Practices

Read this white paper to learn the risks of wireless data solutions and
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Make sure you can maintain control, ensure compliance, and prevent
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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