Susan Bradley
Contributing Writer
Susan Bradley has been patching since before the Code Red/Nimda days and remembers exactly where she was when SQL slammer hit (trying to buy something on eBay and wondering why the Internet was so slow). She writes the Patch Watch column for Windows Secrets, is a moderator on the PatchManagement.org listserve and SBS2k, and was one of the authors of Windows Server 2008 Security Resource Kit. . In real life she’s the IT wrangler at her firm, Tamiyasu, Smith, Horn and Braun, where she manages a fleet of Windows servers, an Exchange Server, desktops, a few Macs, several iPads, a few Surface devices, several iPhones and tries to keep patches up to date on all of them. In addition, she provides forensic computer investigations for the litigation consulting arm of the firm. She blogs at www.sbsdiva.com and is on twitter at @sbsdiva. She lurks on Twitter and Facebook, so if you are on Facebook with her, she really did read what you posted. She has a SANS/GSEC certification in security and prefers Heavy Duty Reynolds wrap for her tinfoil hat.
How to lock down Remote Desktop Protocol servers
Make sure you've made all the proper settings to secure remote desktop protocol (RDP) to best protect your Windows network when supporting remote workers.
8 key security considerations for protecting remote workers
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Microsoft Threat Protection: What security and IT admins need to know
Microsoft Threat Protection can protect Windows systems and Office 365 users on many levels, but licensing requirements can be confusing.
How to prepare Microsoft Office and Windows for ransomware and email attacks
You've set up your remote workers during this COVID-19 crisis, but have you made the adjustments to be prepared for a cyber disaster like a ransomware attack?
Securing Windows and Office in a time of COVID-19: update policies, remote options
Delayed updates and a rush to support remote workers have forced IT and security teams to scramble. This information and advice will help them better deal with the crisis.
How to prevent attackers from using Windows against you
Attackers use standard Microsoft components such as DLLs or PowerShell to avoid detection. These tips will make such "living off the land" attacks harder to execute.
Do you trust your admins? 5 tips to manage administrator access
The access rights that internal and external network admins possess carry the potential for abuse and errors that can expose systems and data. These practices can help avoid that.
How to prevent scripting attacks in Microsoft Office
The rise in phishing attempts requires another look at your Microsoft Office settings to minimize the risk of a user executing a malicious script.
How to set up your network to prevent data loss
Critical data is at risk from both insider and external threats. Here's how to configure your Windows network for data loss prevention (DLP).
How to fight hidden malware on Windows networks
Attackers are more clever about how they hide malicious files. Countering that starts with knowing what services belong on your network.
5 steps to avoid credential dumping attacks
Use these five techniques on your Windows network to find and limit risk from vulnerabilities that make your organization vulnerable to credential dumping attacks.
How to set up Windows Firewall to limit network access
By enabling Windows Firewall with the proper settings, you can help shut out attackers and limit lateral movement if a breach occurs.
The 9 Windows Server security settings you need to get right
With all the improvements Microsoft has made in Windows and Windows Server, it’s time to evaluate whether your security settings are as effective as they could be.
How to implement Windows 7, Server 2008 security updates after end-of-life
Microsoft has ended support for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008, but you can purchase extended security updates. Here's what you need to do to implement them.
3 ways to make your Windows network harder to attack
Start the new year right by checking these three areas for potential vulnerabilities in your Windows network. Don't make it easy for attackers.
How to fix insecure LDAP binds to prevent exposed Windows admin credentials
Although Microsoft has a permanent fix on the way, it's possible that you're exposing domain admin account credentials in cleartext. Here's how to check for and solve that problem.
Two tips to make multifactor authentication for Office 365 more effective
Here's how to set up "break glass" accounts for emergency admin access to Microsoft Office 365 and brand your Office 365 log-in page to foil fake pages.
How to use Microsoft Compliance Score to improve data protection
The new Compliance Score console in Microsoft 365 offers templates and advice to help meet the ever-growing list of regulatory data protection and privacy rules.
How to protect your business from holiday attacks
Attackers see opportunity in the holidays, but these simple steps and considerations can help block their efforts.
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