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Best new Windows 10 security features: Passwordless authentication, Chromium-based Edge support
Here's what you need to know about each security update to Windows 10 as they roll out from Microsoft. Now updated for the 2004 feature release.
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9 tips to detect and prevent web shell attacks on Windows networks
Attackers often use web shells to mimic legitimate files and compromise web servers. These best practices will lower your risk.
How to check your Windows network for vulnerabilities
If you've made significant changes to your network to support remote workers, it's time to review what you've done to make sure everything is locked down.
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.
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.
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.
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How to defend Windows 10 from itself
Attackers are using tools and features built into Windows 10 to compromise systems and avoid detection. These tips will help shut them out.
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Answering your Windows questions: February 2020
Computerworld Windows expert Preston Gralla and Executive Editor Ken Mingis answer viewers' questions about the latest Windows 10 release and other Windows-related topics. If you have a question, post it as a comment.
8 steps to being (almost) completely anonymous online
The universe may believe in encryption, but it doesn't believe in anonymity. You're going to have to work for it.
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.
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Answering your Windows questions: January 2020
Computerworld Windows expert Preston Gralla and Executive Editor Ken Mingis answer viewers' questions about the latest Windows 10 release. If you have a question, post it as a comment so it can be answered in a future episode.
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How to get maximum protection from MFA in Office 365
Follow these steps to ensure your multi-factor authentication for Office 365 is effective.
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Top tech stories of 2019
The new Apple Card, the battle for cryptocurrency dominance, cybersecurity skills shortage – just a few of the stories that made headlines in 2019. Watch as IDG TECH(talk) hosts Ken Mingis and Juliet Beauchamp discuss the top tech...
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How to make the most of Microsoft’s new Compliance Score Console
This new Microsoft 365 feature can help you stay in compliance with regulations like GDPR and better protect data.
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How to protect the enterprise from holiday attacks
Attackers often take advantage of the holidays to launch attacks. Use these Microsoft settings to deter them.
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How to secure your domain name services
Follow these steps to protect your websites at the server and workstation.
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