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A Few posts to call out on the TS2blogs site!
When I have time I read what my peers are writing out here in the blogosphere.  I noted two posts in recent days that I think bear mentioning.   The first and most recent post was by Ron Grattopp, one of TS2 brethren from Tulsa, OK.  In...

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Apple security is 'struggling,' researcher says - Laments lack of 'formal security program'
That is the title of an article that was released today by The Register . Written By Dan Goodin in San Francisco • Get more from this author Posted in Anti-Virus , 9th June 2009 00:52 GMT This is a good read with the most notable quote IMHO being: "Based...

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He beat me to the punch – Charles van Heusen’s post on Microsoft Global Foundation Services
I was intending to get to this earlier in the week, but Charles was too quick!   I want ot reiterate that these resources are of profound importance regarding Security and Cloud Computing.  Please take a few minutes and read Charles’ post...

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Great BPOS case study that highlights Microsoft Online Services Cost Savings and Security!
As many of you know I tend to post quite a bit on Microsoft Online Services, specifically the Business Productivity Online Suite (aka BPOS). When ever I speak with partners about software plus services, our online services specifically, or cloud computing...

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A Wealth Windows 7 Training Resources on the Partner Portal
Windows 7 is definitely a buzz word around here at MS and out in the partner space.  I have the benefit of getting information before the channel and public most of the time, but not always.  Recently, I was surprised to learn just how much...

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Mac OS X hacked under 30 minutes from ZDNet Australia
I watch a few DLs internally at Microsoft and this link came up. I wanted to pass along this article because it is yet another indication that Security is a industry wide cocern. I am not in favor of these "hacking contests" because they often do more...

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Windows Defender (MS Anti Spyware): a little info
I wanted to pass along some information on Windows Defender that I was asked for by a Partner. He wanted to know the exact release date, but unfortunately I do not have that, but I do know his. ...likely old news to some, but still valuable . The MSAS...

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IT Bosses ban Google Desktop search over security fears...
Check ou this artcle on CIO Jury http://www.silicon.com/ciojury/0,3800003161,39156914,00.htm I especially like the use of the word "draconian" in reference to the approach of removing Google desktop search! I am glad to see that key IT execs are wary...

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Microsoft Exchange Server ActiveSync Certificate-Based Authentication Tool and GAL lookup tool
Almost forgot. I told everyone at the Allentown, PA Microsoft TS2 Event that I would post the link to the Microsoft Exchange Server ActiveSync Certificate-Based Authentication Tool I mentioned at the end of the Exchange/mobility section. Here it is: http...

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Mac Security Issues coming to light...
With the all not too recent security issues that have been plaguing Oracle, I was surprised to hear about this whole MAC security controversy with regards to Malware outbreaks. You can read more at http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/feb2006...

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