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Encryption Anywhere solves the problem with a single management tool that plugs directly into Microsoft Active Directory letting you distribute and manage encrypted Microsoft clients without changing your current processes. Click here to find out how you can protect corporate data and prevent identity theft. http://list.windowsitpro.com/t?ctl=23D89:4FB69 ==================== ==== 1. In Focus: Handheld Security Admin ==== by Mark Joseph Edwards, News Editor, mark at ntsecurity / net Laptops are great tools. They've allowed security administrators to take their tools on the road and freed them from relying on access to a storage server. For some security consultants, it might be nearly impossible to get any work done without a laptop. One downside of laptops is that sometimes they can be bulky to carry around. Plus when you need to use a laptop, you must take it out of the bag, find a place to set it (on your lap if necessary), and start it up. Then when you're done, you must reverse the whole process. A task that will take you 5 minutes on the computer winds up taking 10 minutes overall. Now, new mobile devices are poised to improve our situation once again. New handheld devices are powerful, flexible, and relatively easy to use. They can run a full-blown OS (as opposed to a scaled down, limited version), provide plenty of storage, are lightweight, and are ready to use almost instantly nearly any time and any place. New devices are coming to market. One that you might have already heard about is Microsoft's Ultra-Mobile PC (UMPC), code-named The Origami Project. UMPC runs Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, has a 7-inch display with a minimum of 800 x 480 dpi resolution, includes network connectivity, has a 40GB hard drive, and weighs about 2 pounds. UMPC won't fit in your pocket, but it would fit in some purses, and you'll be able to hold it in your hand to get work done when necessary. Microsoft's UMPC will cost under $1000. http://list.windowsitpro.com/t?ctl=23D99:4FB69 Some might think that UMPC is just another tablet PC. While that might be true in the most basic sense, tablet PCs have significant advantages over laptops, most notably the ease of use. One thing missing from UMPC is a keyboard. I must have a keyboard, even though I like handhelds' touch screens. A demo at Intel's site (first URL below) shows an ultra- mobile device that does have a keyboard (second URL below). I want this one! http://list.windowsitpro.com/t?ctl=23D8C:4FB69 http://list.windowsitpro.com/t?ctl=23D91:4FB69 Another new device is the DualCor cPC. This device weighs only 1.1 pounds and features two processors and two OSs: Windows XP Tablet PC Edition and Windows Mobile. The device also has a 40GB hard drive and 5-inch display with 800 x 480 dpi resolution. The price is $1500 retail, with discounts for volume purchases. http://list.windowsitpro.com/t?ctl=23D9E:4FB69 Another handheld computer comes from OQO. The OQO model 01+ has a 30GB drive, weighs only 14 ounces, and is small enough to put in your pocket. The screen size is 5 inches. The model 01+ has a mini-keyboard that slides out from under the display. Hold on to your hats for the price: the Windows Tablet PC Edition sells for $2099 retail! http://list.windowsitpro.com/t?ctl=23D9C:4FB69 For a decent comparison of several handheld computers, including some that I didn't have room to mention here and some that don't run Windows Tablet PC Edition, visit the handtops.com Web site at the URL below. http://list.windowsitpro.com/t?ctl=23D9A:4FB69 ==================== ==== Sponsor: Scalable Software ==== How much are you spending on IT compliance? Streamline and automate the compliance life cycle with this FREE white paper, and reduce your costs today! http://list.windowsitpro.com/t?ctl=23D87:4FB69 ==================== ==== 2. Security News and Features ==== Recent Security Vulnerabilities If you subscribe to this newsletter, you also receive Security Alerts, which inform you about recently discovered security vulnerabilities. You can also find information about these discoveries at http://list.windowsitpro.com/t?ctl=23D8B:4FB69 Cisco Moving into Physical Security Arena With its latest acquisition, Cisco aims to bring its customers IP- enabled physical security. The company announced an agreement to acquire privately held SyPixx Networks, a company founded in 2002 to deliver video surveillance systems. http://list.windowsitpro.com/t?ctl=23D92:4FB69 Firefox 2.0 to Gain Security Improvements An alpha release of Firefox 2.0 is due out in the next few days, according to meeting minutes posted at Mozilla Foundation. A few important new security features will be included in the 2.0 version. Read about them in this news story. http://list.windowsitpro.com/t?ctl=23D93:4FB69 Crank Up Security with MBSA 2.0 The latest version of Microsoft's popular no-cost MBSA tool is more than a simple update; it includes new features and has been designed to integrate seamlessly with other update tools such as Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and the Systems Management Server (SMS) Inventory Tool for Microsoft Updates (ITMU). Get the details at http://list.windowsitpro.com/t?ctl=23D94:4FB69 ==================== ==== Resources and Events ==== Windows Connections Conference, April 9-12, 2006 Don't miss the essential Windows technology conference. http://list.windowsitpro.com/t?ctl=23D9D:4FB69 When disaster strikes your servers, whether they are dedicated to Windows, SQL, or Exchange, you need answers. Make sure that if an emergency occurs, you're prepared. 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Register for this free Web seminar today! http://list.windowsitpro.com/t?ctl=23D85:4FB69 ==================== ==== Featured White Paper ==== Use scripted deployments to ensure that all your Exchange servers are configured and deployed with exactly the same options and to maintain a record of your installation configurations. Learn how today! http://list.windowsitpro.com/t?ctl=23D8A:4FB69 ==================== ==== Hot Spot ==== Symantec Corporation A multi-tier approach to email security prevents unauthorized access and can stop spam, viruses, and phishing attacks. Learn to implement one today, and protect your network security and business systems! http://list.windowsitpro.com/t?ctl=23D88:4FB69 ==================== ==== 3. Security Toolkit ==== Security Matters Blog: L0phtcrack Retired by Mark Joseph Edwards, http://list.windowsitpro.com/t?ctl=23D98:4FB69 After years as a password-cracking staple, L0phtcrack is apparently being put out to pasture--discontinued. 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