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When it comes to security expertise, you have two options: become a security expert or hire a security expert. There really is no middle ground. How prepared is your IT department or administrator to handle security incidents? Many organizations learn how to respond to security incidents only after suffering attacks. By this time, incidents often become much more costly than needed. Here’s some guidance on responding to IT security incidents.
Learn how to define an incident response plan and contain the damage and minimize risks. And here are six easy steps that every company should take to enhance computer security in terms of getting the proverbial biggest bang for the security buck. Each suggestion is described in some detail with links to more in-depth treatment, templates, and tools. For a heads-up on the latest malware, including e-mail and desktop threats, find it all in one convenient location on the new Malware Protection Center. This new portal includes the top current detections, an updated malware encyclopedia, and handy links to update your defenses. You can also submit suspect files for analysis.
A final security note: If you are running Windows Vista Sidebar Gadgets, they are subject to cross-site scripting style bugs. These bugs are extremely serious because script in the Sidebar is capable of running arbitrary code in the context of the locally logged-on user. This article outlines some of the secure programming best practices that should be considered when building Windows Vista Sidebar Gadgets. Check out Inspect Your Gadget for some of the secure programming best practices that should be considered when building Windows Vista Sidebar Gadgets.
Another risk for your organization comes in the form of regulatory compliance. Learn how to reduce the complexity of compliance using familiar Microsoft tools and technologies and turn compliance into a competitive advantage. In addition to regulatory responsibilities come social responsibilities. Learn how to drive environmental sustainability practices with Microsoft Dynamics. The information in your enterprise resource planning (ERP) system might already be waiting to help you make a positive impact. Visit Green Central for resources to help your business succeed while reducing stress on the planet.
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