Stronger
Passwords Aren't
In the real world, an eight-character mixed alphanumeric
password is no more secure than a simple four-character password
according to Peter Tippett. If you want to cut costs and solve
problems, think clearly about the vulnerability, threat and cost
of each risk, as well as the costs of the purported mitigation.
Source: InfoSecurity Magazine
Microsoft
releases Service Pack 1 for Exchange 2000
Service Pack 1 for Exchange 2000 was released to the web today.
It includes a number of feature enhancements and utility
updates, as well as fixes to server issues. It also includes
Outlook 2002, improved migration tools and more security
features.
Microsoft:
Audit or else there's trouble
In its continuing jihad against software piracy,
Microsoft's legal department has sent letters to corporate
customers demanding they conduct internal audits of their
software licenses and submit their findings within 30 days to
the software giant. Source: ZDNet
Tech
Alert: The .ida ISAPI Filter Offers Keyless Entry to IIS
An in depth look at the .ids ISAPI filter vulnerability that was
recently discovered in IIS. The article was written by Marc
Maiffret is the cofounder and Chief Hacking Officer of eEye
Digital Security, the company who first discovered the
exploit.
Microsoft
debating World-wide MCSE name change
Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine
reports in its July 2001 issue that Microsoft is considering a
world-wide revision of the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
(MCSE) moniker. The article is the first time that Microsoft has
publicly acknowledged that it is considering changing the name
of the title for all MCSEs, or perhaps even scrapping the
acronym for something else altogether. Source: CertCities
The
Do's and Don'ts of Certification
A lot of consideration should go into any certification
decision, and we©ve got a guide to help you make the right
choices. Certification magazine columnist Phil Croucher takes a
look at the certification process, evaluates study options, and
offers some real world advice.
NSA
Releases W2K Security Guidelines
The National Security Agency posted guidelines this week for
locking down Windows 2000 for maximum security. The U.S.
intelligence shop released five security templates in .inf
format, 17 security recommendation guides (.pdf) and three
supporting documents.
Navigating
the Used Network Equipment Market
Business
failures among dot-coms and online retailers have brought a slew
of used switches, routers, and other networking gear to market.
We'll give you some tips on navigating the auction scene and
resale market and show you how others have fared. Source:
8Wire
10
Hard Truths About Layoffs
How do you respond to the new era of downsizing without
downsizing your dreams? We begin our layoff series with tough
lessons from CEOs and top recruiters who have been there, done
that. Source: FastCompany
Fundamentals
of Enterprise Security
NetIQ is sponsoring a free one hour webcast today at Noon EST
that explores the key elements of networked security. Security
experts from NetIQ, Trend Micro and Check Point will reveal the
essentials of developing and implementing a successful security
strategy to protect your corporate network infrastructure. Click
here to register
Limited
Time: Discounts on Selected Windows 2000 Exams
Microsoft is offering the Windows 2000 core and a few elective
exams for the MCSE track at a 25 percent discount off the
regular exam price (typically, $100 in the U.S. for the core
exams) until August 31, 2001. The discount is available through
Prometric and VUE testing centers worldwide.
Missing
the Boat
ENT Columnist Greg Scott provides a couple of anecdotes
for why you have more value as an IT professional when you
understand how to troubleshoot systems than if you steep
yourself in details of one product. Source: ENT Online
Users
See Some Silver Linings in Redmond's New Licensing Scheme
The software licensing changes Microsoft Corp. revealed
to its customers last month settled over IT like a dark cloud.
While many users have serious concerns, they are beginning to
see silver linings in Redmond's new pricing.
Break
Glass. Pull Handle. Call FBI
We're
going to convince you that you should call the FBI if your
company is ever the victim of a computer crime. That's right,
the FBI. The feds. Government agents. Now, before you say
"I don't think so" in your most sarcastic voice, read
on. Source: CIO Magazine
Windows
2000 Post SP-2 Hotfixes
If you need to keep your servers up to date, tracking
post service pack hotfixes can be pain. So, Microsoft has put
together a cumulative list the hotfixes that have been released
since Service
Pack 2 Cool!
Making
IT Accessible
IT has made great strides in accommodating workers with physical
limitations, but few IT managers are aware of them - or how many
people can benefit. And the costs are relatively low when
compared with the potential productivity benefits, say
practitioners. Source: ComputerWorld.
Sneak
Preview: NetIQ End2End
End2End is not a total network and application performance
monitoring tool, but it's moving in the right direction. If you
are looking for a product that provides end-to-end network- and
application-performance data and aren't too concerned about
custom application support, End2End will thrill you. Source: Network
Computing
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