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Failed fixes haunt credibility of Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing Initiative

Failed fixes haunt credibility of Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing InitiativeMove alongNothing new here.Those of us who've been around a while recognize that MS has an extremely long history of reintroducing bugs. The trouble that they had back in the DOS3/DOS4 days with large for the day disks was the same...

Tags: Firewalls, Linux, SECURITY, Viruses and worms, Apple Macintosh, Trustworthy Computing, Microsoft Corp., firewall, Microsoft Trustworthy, Microsoft Trustworthy Computing, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2005-03-31

Trustworthy yet?

Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing Initiative still a work in progressSeveral recent security issues have ZDNet Executive Editor David Berlind questioning the status of Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing Initiative. Company Vice President Mike Nash joins Berlind to address some of his concerns.

Tags: SECURITY, Viruses and worms, Microsoft Trustworthy Computing initiative, Microsoft Trustworthy Computing, Microsoft Trustworthy

Videos 2004-07-15

Additional Resources

Google Backup is what I want for Christmas

Google's Lenoir, North Carolina Data Center, seen during construction, could be one of several sites that could provide business continuity and peace of mind for netizens everywhere. I've heard this story too many times. "I got back from vacation and...

Tags: Google Inc., Carbonite, Storage, Google Backup, Backups, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2009-12-03

Friday Challenge: What can your OS do that mine can't?

My OS can break 5% global desktop market share!Sorry Mac and Linux! :PBetter/Larger Hardware/Software SelectionMy operating system Windows has a better and larger library of available applications, and a larger ecosystem of supported hardware.Why do you insist in behaving as an idiot?Hope what they're paying you is enough to compensate...

Tags: Operating systems, MSF, OS Installed, operating system, Ubuntu, Linux, software

Discussion threads 2009-10-30

Exchange on Sprint HTC Hero is good, but nothing beats Windows Mobile

Do you know if the Hero lies about its capabilities like the iPhone?http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2009/09/24/urnidgns002570F3005978D88525763B005BCFED.DTLApple exposed all business users of the iPhone to a [b]major[/b] risk by [b]lying[/b] about the capabilities of the iPhone. Do you know if Android is more honest when it reports what it does and doesn't support?If you...

Tags: Mobile operating systems, Smart phones, Operating systems, Mobile applications, Exchange Client, Sprint Communications, mobile, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Apple iPhone, High Tech Computer Corp., Sense UI, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-02

A Good Year for Security Collaboration

Guest Editorial by  George Stathakopoulos It seems like just yesterday when I was at Black Hat.  Now as I get ready to fly to Las Vegas again, I look forward to seeing a lot of security researchers, hearing their latest exploits and how they fared over the...

Tags: Microsoft Corp., Conficker Working Group, Security, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2009-07-27

Why Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are racing to run your data center

Why Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are racing to run your data centerOld news repackagedCloud and utility computing which might be one and the same are a multibillion dollar business in 2009. Are you guys for real about reporting this like news? We have been running our business at...

Tags: Data centers, cloud computing, Network technology, Amazon.com Inc., Google Inc., Microsoft Corp., data center

Discussion threads 2009-06-15

Securing Microsoft's Cloud Infrastructure

This paper introduces the reader to the Online Services Security and Compliance team, a part of the Global Foundation Services division who manages security for the Microsoft cloud infrastructure. Readers will gain an understanding of what cloud computing at Microsoft means today and how the company delivers a trustworthy cloud...

Tags: Microsoft Corp., Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Security, Hardware

White papers 2009-05-01

Microsoft exec outlines Windows 7 security [video]

Mobile-device security, two factor log-ins, and AppLocker, a code-signing feature for applications, are just a few of the security advancements Microsoft is rolling out with its Windows 7 operating system. Scott Charney, corporate vice president of Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing division, explains at the RSA Conference in San Francisco how it...

Tags: RSA Security Inc., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Video, Microsoft Corp., Security, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-04-22

Microsoft exec outlines Windows 7 security

Mobile-device security, two factor log-ins, and AppLocker, a code-signing feature for applications, are just a few of the security advancements Microsoft is rolling out with its Windows 7 operating system. Scott Charney, corporate vice president of Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing division, explains at the RSA Conference in San Francisco how it...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Microsoft, Windows 7, security, applications, mobile devices, code signing, two-factor login, RSA

Videos 2009-04-21

Can good worms solve the Conficker problem?

Can good worms solve the Conficker problem?Can good worms solve the Conficker problem?I like the idea in theory but then you are doubling worm traffic due to the good guys fighting the bad guys. One way around that is to have a worm kill switch to kill it once all...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, worm, good worm, Conficker problem, Conficker

Discussion threads 2009-04-09

GPL's cloudy future

GPL's cloudy futureIn the Cloud: ANYBODY can do ITANYBODY. I believe that is the essence of the Cloud revolution.Users old enough remember the IBM PC. It was a revolution. A maneuver around traditional IT which gave rise to a new generation of software and hardware development without...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Configuration Files, GPL, AGPL, Google Inc., information technology

Discussion threads 2009-04-07

Microsoft

MicrosoftNo man can serve two masters......is the way Jesus put it 2000 years ago. The problem MS has faced since 1981 and has never really come to grips with, is which set of customers are to get top priority?. The conflict between MS, the OS developer, and MS,...

Tags: Tools & Techniques, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-01-27

Placing bets on proposed cyberczar position

President-elect Obama should appoint a Center for Cybersecurity Operations and appoint a cyberczar to oversee its operations, according to a report by the U.S. Commission on Cybersecurity. According to Business Week: Active policing of government and corporate networks would include new rules and a "red...

Tags: Cybersecurity, CRN, Powell, Government, Security, Richard Koman

Blog posts 2008-12-10

David Pogue: BlackBerry Storm 'by far the worst product RIM has ever produced'

David Pogue: BlackBerry Storm 'by far the worst product RIM has ever produced'Fellow ZunerI'd haveta agree... while I've never played with this phone, I'd have to say that if it was the Zune of Touchscreen Phones, I'd buy one in a heartbeat...RE: David Pogue: BlackBerry Storm 'by far the worst...

Tags: Handhelds, RIM BlackBerry, David Pogue, BlackBerry Storm, Research In Motion Ltd.

Discussion threads 2008-12-05

Microsoft to deliver free anti-malware to Windows users

Microsoft to deliver free anti-malware to Windows usersI like its adblock and flash block tho.I cannot go on internet without them.Please elaborate......Why do you not like it? I'm not saying your wrong I'm just interested to know.You've got questions, we've got answers:[i]Do you trust Microsoft to provide security software?[/i]No more...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, Web browsers, Viruses and worms, Microsoft Corp., anti-Malware, UAC, Morro, security, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2008-11-18

Is Microsoft's fatal flaw the computer?

Is Microsoft's fatal flaw the computer?Not realy, their flaw isThey honestly believe they know vastly more than everyone else, refuse to listen, and miss major oportunities.Not a fatal flaw, but MS recognizes the need to change.MS became dominant, the big dog with selling it's and only it's OS on PCs...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., fatal flaw, flaw, computer, operating system

Discussion threads 2008-10-09

The top five reasons why Windows Vista failed

On Friday, Microsoft gave computer makers a six-month extension for offering Windows XP on newly-shipped PCs. While this doesn't impact enterprise IT -- because volume licensing agreements will allow IT to keep installing Windows XP for many years to come -- the move is another symbolic nail in Vista's coffin....

Tags: Information Technology, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., IT Department, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software, Jason Hiner

Blog posts 2008-10-06

MS08-025: Microsoft Windows kernel vulnerable to local privilege escalation flaw

MS08-025: Microsoft Windows kernel vulnerable to local privilege escalation flawCrumbsThe 10 year old mouse is out.Who'da thought?New news?Isn't this just rehashing news from three weeks ago? Not that it isn't a serious flaw, but it's old news. Can't we just wait for the next patch Tuesday, or is...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), SECURITY, Operating systems, Nothing, flaw, local access, MS08-025, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows kernel, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., window

Discussion threads 2008-04-29

Microsoft's End to End trust vision: Can this identity, trusted stack thing work?

Microsoft's End to End trust vision: Can this identity, trusted stack thing work?Wow then why is Microsoft even doing an whitepaper?Because it's obvious that you have all the answers. What's stunning is that you have all the answers yet none of this is done. Bottom line: This proposal is complicated....

Tags: Microsoft Corp., identity, End-to-End trust vision, stack thing work, thing work, software

Discussion threads 2008-04-08