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Getting a free TLS certificate from Let's Encrypt

Certified

A free TLS certificate from Let's Encrypt means you can add encryption to your network for no cost, so you don't have any more excuses for failing to encrypt.
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Attacks on HTTPS Connections

Tapped in

HTTPS protects a connection from both tapping and manipulation, but only if a man in the middle hasn't already infiltrated the Internet connection. We highlight the weaknesses in HTTPS and demonstrate how to protect your client and server.
Internet security , Security , security
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Multifactor authentication with Google Authenticator

Double Sure

Google Authenticator provides one-time passwords to smartphone owners for multifactor authentication, or you can integrate it into other applications, such as blogs.
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New administration options on Windows Server 2016

Temporary Admin

Redmond is set to launch the next-generation Windows Server 2016. Microsoft promises to make administration more secure, which is a good enough reason to take a closer look at the new Privileged Access Management feature.
Cloud Computing , security , Windows
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Freeing your data from ransomware

Get Yours

Cyber criminals don't need access to sensitive information to blackmail their victims. Simply encrypting everyday files can be enough to extort money from users, whose data is only unencrypted after they pay a ransom – and possibly not even then.
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Security analysis with Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics

Under the Radar

Classic security safeguards, like antivirus and firewall products, are imperative for system protection. To search proactively for network intruders, as well, Microsoft offers Advanced Threat Analytics – a tool that will help even less experienced admins.
Firewall , Microsoft , security
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New security features in Windows 10

Fresh Start

With each version of Windows, Microsoft has expanded the built-in security functions. Windows 10 includes a number of new and interesting security features.
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Build secure IoT applications with open source

Locked Down

We look at some common sense tips and open source tools for securing IoT devices.
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Advanced Windows security using EMET

Solid Defense

Although attacks on computers are numerous and varied, they are predominantly based on the same techniques. Microsoft closes these vulnerabilities on Windows computers using the Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET).
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Encrypting Files

Encrypting your data is becoming increasingly important, but you don’t always have to use an encrypted filesystem. Sometimes just encrypting files is enough.

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