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Desktop Operating System (OS) Security Read desktop operating system (OS) security news, tips and advice for security service providers, value-added resellers (VARs), systems integrators and consultants helping customers manage secure desktop operating systems. You'll find best practices and how-tos on securing Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP and Windows Vista systems, as well as Mac OS security, including firewall enhancements and other advanced security techniques for Vista OSes, BitLocker basics, Windows hardening, malware protection and other security help.



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	Researchers show odd ways to attack Vista, odd way to publicize risk in Word SearchSecurityChannel.com \| 01 Feb 2007 ARTICLE - Voice control poses risk to Vista users, if they're really, really incautious; Symantec takes to YouTube to publicize zero-day flaw.


	The Principle of Least Privilege IT Business Edge \| 19 Jan 2007 EXECUTIVE BRIEFING - Vista's user account control (UAC) feature may limit the damage by an innocent or malicious security breach by granting administrative privileges on a per-application basis.


	Microsoft tops turnaround on security by releasing APIs for 64-bit Vista SearchSecurity.com \| 21 Dec 2006 ARTICLE - Microsoft will complete its turnaround on its position about third-party security products by releasing in SP1 rich APIs ISVs can use to tie in to base Vista security.


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	Windows security administration using command-line tools Submitted By: SearchWindowsSecurity.com \| 20 Jun 2007 TIP - Windows command-line tools can identify security-related information on drives, remote hosts, directories and more.


	Windows Vista BitLocker basics and advanced techniques Submitted By: SearchSecurityChannel.com \| 16 May 2007 TIP - Learn what tools and tricks you need to effectively use Windows Vista BitLocker on a customer's system.


	Microsoft Windows Vista firewall enhancements Submitted By: SearchSecurityChannel.com \| 08 May 2007 TIP - VARs can get help navigating the redesigned Windows Vista firewall, from understanding improvements to managing group policy.


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	Vista Security 20 Feb 2007 PROJECT GUIDES - Learn how to use Vista's built-in security features and configure the OS to maximize security.


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