I’m using ForeFront Threat Management Gateway (TMG) and ForeFront Unified Access Gateway (UAG) for a while. These servers are virtualized using Hyper V R2 and running Windows Server 2008 R2. Almost since the initial installation of both software I experimented slow server starting (about 20 min to start) while other server were running smoothly. I […]
TMG / UAG – Slow server starting Read More »
Microsoft has released a tool to analyze the vulnerability surface of your platform before or after a product installation. This tool is now in beta. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=e068c224-9d6d-4bf4-aab8-f7352a5e7d45&displaylang=en It’s compatible with Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 (R1 and R2) in x32 bits and x64 bits.
Windows / Security – Check the vulnerability surface Read More »
Microsoft has released the RTW (Release To the Web) of Active Directory Federation Services 2.0. ADFS is allowing users collaboration across organization boundaries as well as used for simple application authentication on premise and in the cloud. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=118c3588-9070-426a-b655-6cec0a92c10b
ADFS 2.0 – RTW version available Read More »
ForeFront Endpoint Protection 2010 is now easier to install manually and provide some additional settings to manage performance and quarantine. Manual installation To install FEP, locate on the client directory for your processor (x86 or x64). Execute the installation program FEPInstall.exe and follow the wizard. After accepting the EULA, you have to choose if you
ForeFront – FEP 2010 manual installation and settings Read More »
After a long wait, the next version of Microsoft ForeFront Client Security, now called ForeFront Endpoint Protection 2010, is finally available. You can download it from your TechNet/MSDN subscription or try with the evaluation version available here http://technet.microsoft.com/en-US/evalcenter/ff182914.aspx A first improvement, you can install it with an executable, no more need to run a
ForeFront Endpoint Protection 2010 is available Read More »
The next version of the Microsoft enterprise security solution, called ForeFront Endpoint Protection, is now in Release Candidate. Go to http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/evalcenter/ff182914.aspx and download it.
ForeFront Endpoint Protection – Now in Release Candidate Read More »
TBS Internet is offering a free email signing certificate valid for one year. Go to https://www.tbs-internet.com/php/HTML/commande.php?p=2&id=106 and fill the form; after 3 different emails to confirm your request and validate it, your certificate will be available to install. A pop up window may appear when you reach the web site to inform you that the
Email Security – Free email signing certificate Read More »
If you’re using SharePoint 2010 with Claims authentication, you have to install a security update to solve a potential elevation of privileges issue. You can get the update from the MSDN web site (http://code.msdn.microsoft.com/KB979917)
SharePoint 2010 – Claims authentication requires an update Read More »
A security vulnerability has been detected on Windows SharePoint Service 3.0 and MOSS 2007. This vulnerability may allow remote attacker to inject arbitrary code. This infect the _layouts/help.aspx. Microsoft is currently investigating to provide a solution. During this time, a workaround has been provided http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/983438.mspx
SharePoint – Security vulnerability detected Read More »
Microsoft has opened a new beta program for security… in the cloud; everything is going to the cloud. This new solution/product/offer is called Microsoft Intune. This is a new PC management and security solution in the cloud. To test the beta version, sign in at http://www.microsoft.com/online/windows-intune.mspx More details about the solution at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsintune/ Video
Security – In the cloud too… Read More »
