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Product roundup headquarters
Staying up to date on new products for your SMB can be difficult and time-consuming. We've consolidated our collection of recent product announcements onto one page for your convenience. Feature
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Top 10 spyware threats
Beware: The top 10 most common sources of spyware are ready to infiltrate your systems -- if they haven't already. Learning Guide
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Spyware resources for SMBs
May is Spyware month on SearchSMB.com. Each week we'll be adding new articles, tips, columns and webcasts on Spyware issues specific to (but not limited to) SMBs. Bookmark this page and check back for updates this month. Theme Month
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Do you speak geek: All hail email security!
Test your knowledge of email security with this quiz. Quiz
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Tips to prevent identity theft
Learn how to prevent identity theft. Check IT List
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Cloud computing services adoption could help security
Security normally is why some companies stay away from the cloud. But others find that cloud computing services adoption is making them more secure. News | 06 Dec 2011
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Java vulnerability now weaponized and exploited
Attackers are aggressively hitting a Java vulnerability. Is your network safe? Don't be so sure about that. News | 02 Dec 2011
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Network and server monitoring saves frustration and money
Lack of behavioral analysis through network and server monitoring proves the old adage that what you don't know will hurt your system in the long run. News | 21 Jun 2011
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The new data security software landscape
HP's acquisition of ArcSight this week is the latest in the ongoing consolidation of the security software market. What this means for midmarket companies. News | 14 Sep 2010
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Top five free Microsoft downloads
See what free Microsoft downloads are striking a chord in Microsoft shops, and if they sync up with the projects under way in your business. News | 12 Aug 2010
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Are you too small for an email retention and archiving policy?
Find out how organizations, including small ones, should develop their email retention and archiving policy -- especially to avoid legal problems. News | 07 Jun 2010
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Five Linux performance commands every admin should know
Learn the top five commands that can ease performance management on Linux systems. News | 25 May 2010
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USB memory sticks spark concern -- but still prove hard to pass up
Despite voicing their security concerns, few people actually turned down some free USB memory sticks handouts at a recent conference. News | 20 May 2010
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Three portable data storage encryption methods
Discover how to use encryption to protect data stored on portable devices using one of three methods--hardware encryption, manual encryption or individual file encryption. News | 17 May 2010
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Microsoft Forefront Security gets good reviews from midmarket pros
Two midmarket security professionals discuss the benefits of Microsoft Forefront Security, Microsoft's line-of-business security software. News | 22 Mar 2010
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Laptop security: Securing corporate data for users on the go
Adhering to laptop security policies and best practices can prevent data loss and improve your organization's overall protection. Learn what midmarket organizations can do now. Tip
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IE8 kicks Web browser security up a notch, eases burden on IT
Internet Explorer 8 has surpassed earlier versions of IE in Web browser security with new features that add protection and ease some of the burden on midsized IT shops. Tip
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Why CIOs need to get real about identity and access management in 2010
Changes in business, employee needs and regulatory mandates are reshaping identity and access management (IAM) and giving rise to service providers. Should you sign on with one? Tip
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Run encryption the right way to ensure wireless network security
You may be compliant by enabling WPA or WPA2 encryption for wireless network security, but you won't be secure unless you implement strong password security. Tip
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A CIO's advice for implementing single sign-on solutions
When a hospital CIO went looking for an SSO solution, he found an SSO appliance right-sized for a multitude of applications and a relatively small IT operation. Tip
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Options for outsourcing security grow, offer IT budget savings
Outsourcing security -- to the cloud or via managed security services -- gains traction as vendors push recession cost savings and response to security threats for midsized firms. Tip
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Network access control: Pointers for getting the knack of NAC
Network access control, if scoped correctly and deployed thoughtfully, can add a critical dimension to your security architecture. Tip
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Unified communications: Securing access to OCS
Want to keep your unified communications as secure as possible? Start at the most vulnerable spot: the Office Communications Server edge server. Tip
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Unified communications security: How safe is it?
Unified communications can be beefed up to be more secure than the old traditional phone network your company has always relied on. Tip
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Database security: Who should have access?
The only users who should be allowed full access to any data store should be your system administrators. What about everybody else? Tip
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risk assessment framework (RAF)
A risk assessment framework (RAF) is a strategy for prioritizing and sharing information about the security risks to an information technology (IT) infrastructure. Word
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CIO Kathy Lang: Virtual patrolling center enhances campus safety
Marquette University CIO Kathy Lang has built a virtual patrolling center that is already improving student safety in and around the urban campus. Podcast
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Anti-spam tricks for the midmarket toolbox: Expert podcast
Creating an anti-spam policy will reduce the amount of spam your business receives. Listen in as Stephen Cobb describes some of the policies and tools that can be implemented in a midmarket shop to reduce spam. CIO-Midmarket Tip Podcast
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Cloud computing services adoption could help security
Security normally is why some companies stay away from the cloud. But others find that cloud computing services adoption is making them more secure. News
-
Java vulnerability now weaponized and exploited
Attackers are aggressively hitting a Java vulnerability. Is your network safe? Don't be so sure about that. News
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Network and server monitoring saves frustration and money
Lack of behavioral analysis through network and server monitoring proves the old adage that what you don't know will hurt your system in the long run. News
-
The new data security software landscape
HP's acquisition of ArcSight this week is the latest in the ongoing consolidation of the security software market. What this means for midmarket companies. News
-
Top five free Microsoft downloads
See what free Microsoft downloads are striking a chord in Microsoft shops, and if they sync up with the projects under way in your business. News
-
Are you too small for an email retention and archiving policy?
Find out how organizations, including small ones, should develop their email retention and archiving policy -- especially to avoid legal problems. News
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Five Linux performance commands every admin should know
Learn the top five commands that can ease performance management on Linux systems. News
-
USB memory sticks spark concern -- but still prove hard to pass up
Despite voicing their security concerns, few people actually turned down some free USB memory sticks handouts at a recent conference. News
-
Three portable data storage encryption methods
Discover how to use encryption to protect data stored on portable devices using one of three methods--hardware encryption, manual encryption or individual file encryption. News
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Microsoft Forefront Security gets good reviews from midmarket pros
Two midmarket security professionals discuss the benefits of Microsoft Forefront Security, Microsoft's line-of-business security software. News
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About Security tools for the midmarket
Security tools such as antispyware offerings, antivirus programs and monitoring technology can make or break IT organizations. Midmarket CIOs must stay up to date on the latest security tools. Get the latest news, tips and other resources related to IT security tools in this topic section.