Articles by Drew Bird

Implement IPSec on Win2k3: Clients and Servers

Best of ENP: Adding IPSec to your network isn't all that hard and it's a good way to …

Implement IPSec on Windows Server 2003

With IPSec, you can encrypt network traffic and protect it from malicious users. With the …

You Can't Jot Down Fingerprints: Windows Beyond Passwords

Part Three: Strong passwords can do a lot, but what if your network needs an extra level …

Win2k3 Password Policies Lock Out the Badguys

Part Two: Biometrics and smart-cards are hot, but a sane password policy can do a lot to …

Harden Your Windows Network with Strong Passwords

Part One: Many security-minded admins scoff at passwords as tissue-thin protection against …

Is Any Anti-Spyware Enough?

When it comes to avoiding spyware, most net admins are probably pretty well protected on …

Sussing Out WUS: Microsoft's New Update Services

SUS is out, WUS is in. Here's a preview of what's to come with Windows Update Services, …

Smooth Out Win2k3 with These Stocking Stuffers

Sometimes it's the little things that count. Here are three stocking stuffers from …

Battle Malware with Win2k3 Software Restriction Policies

Software Restriction Policies, Part Two: Last week we introduced you to the software …

For Win Wonks, Software Restriction is Good Policy

Software Restriction Policies, Part One: One way to head worms and trojan malware off at …

Eight Steps to a More Secure Win2k3 Server

Here's a list of eight steps you can take to tighten down your Windows 2003 server: Print …

Complement Your Win2k3 Backup Regimen with VSS

Volume Shadow Copy Service, Part Two: You won't want to trash your existing backup routine …

Simplify File Recovery with Volume Shadow Copy Service

Users want to recover altered or deleted files all the time, but they never seem to want …

GPMC: The Best Windows Group Policy Manager Going

It sounds a little bold to say that the GPMC is the only tool you’ll ever need to …

Windows Security: Make SCAT Sing

Windows Security Configuration and Analysis Tool, Part Two: This week we revisit the …