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Audits and compliance requirements for cloud computing

Even as India Inc experiments with the cloud, security concerns play spoilsport. These cloud computing audit and compliance tips will make your journey easier.
Critical bulletins expected in December Patch Tuesday

In addition to Exchange Server, updates fix flaws in Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Word.
Windows 8 security: What to expect; how to prepare

Expert Michael Cobb says Windows 8's security features, like Windows Defender and Secure Boot, are a step forward for desktop and BYOD security.
U.S. CERT warns of new Samsung, Dell printer threat

Hard-coded passwords on some Samsung and Dell printers could enable an attacker to take control of an affected device.

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An intro to free Microsoft security tools for secure software development

Free Microsoft security tools Threat Modeling, MiniFuzz and RegExFuzz are designed to help developers build secure software. Answer
How penetration testing helps ensure a secure data store

A third-party penetration test is the best way to determine whether an online data store can be compromised. Answer
What are the security risks of Windows Vista RSS functionality?

The RSS support in Windows Vista exposes feed handling and management to other Windows applications. However, any technology that allows data to be shared across applications carries risks, says expert Michael Cobb Ask the Expert
What is the best operating system for an FTP server implementation?

When it comes to recommending an operating system for a task such as hosting an FTP server, expert Michael Cobb says it depends on what in-house expertise you have. Ask the Expert
The risks of disabling User Account Control (UAC) on Windows Vista

It may upgrade the user experience to disabe the User Account Control (UAC) feature, but there are some serious security risks. Application security expert Michael Cobb gives advice. Ask the Expert

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