Microsoft would like to provide an all-in-one computing solution, but they often come up short with respect to security. In this learning center you can find a number of useful third-party utilities for securing Windows.
Many administrators are more likely to stick with Microsoft security tools because of their obvious integration advantages. But how do Microsoft products stack up against similar third-party tools. Contributor Serdar Yegulalp examines the functionality of some popular Microsoft security tools.
Microsoft security tools vs. third party
TIP :Microsoft security tools have an obvious integration advantage over third-party tools. But when does functionality and value ...
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Third-party tool helps in securing ASP
TIP :The security attack surface grew considerably when developers began producing Web-facing apps. A new tool focuses on ...
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Open source Windows security tools
TIP :For Windows security, open source tools are often an afterthought, but these three emerging tools might prove useful -- and ...
Microsoft vs. third-party tools for patching
TIP :If you're tasked with patching Windows and you need to choose a tool to get the job done, is a Microsoft product the best way ...
Searching for rootkits
ASK THE EXPERTS :How can I check my system for rootkits? Is there a good tool I can use? Do they leave any signs, like running processes?
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