With Vista clients and Server 2008 systems, we have a number of new Group Policy settings that allow us to exert some level of control over which devices users can install and use. 

This paper takes an introductory look at the new categories of Group Policy, but anyone moving to Windows Server 2008 technologies would do well to consider the changes and additions to the existing policy categories, too. 

Whether the economy is doing well or not, business leaders are always looking for the technological edge to bump up productivity and get more out of their workers. But new innovations always introduce new risks. The hallmark of a good C-level executive is the ability to balance the benefit of innovation with solid risk mitigation. 

Check out this white paper for a discussion on network changes; IP address management; Core Network Services solutions; and the benefits of integrated, automated IP. 

In this Lumension Security audiocast Paul Henry explains why removable media devices are the top security threat, why insiders pose the greatest risk to your information and 5 key steps to safeguarding vital information from loss or theft. 

The Identity and Access Management (IAM) solution is part of Microsoft's Business Ready Security approach. The Identity and Access Management solution enables more secure, identity-based access to applications both on-premises and in-the-cloud from virtually any location or device. Read this data sheet to learn more! 

The new Role-Based Access Control utilities enforce entitlements down to the data and device level. The ability to effectively provision and audit these fine-grained controls across diverse technology domains is still a challenge. Read this transcript for practical guidance on how to implement a unified policy management infrastructure for RBAC. 

Data--Protect critical information anywhere it goes. Implementing data protection products and processes can be daunting. Make the right decisions by exploring what is available and what makes sense for your organization. Use this simple guide to evaluate different vendor offerings. 

This network-based scanning utility provides comprehensive visibility into the IT environment through in-depth scans and the automated discovery of all assets, both managed and unmanaged. Scan up to 25 nodes. 

As USB devices have evolved into useful storage media, they've also turned into a security nightmare for organizations. Read how to embrace this technology to aid in the reduction of operating costs and effectively protect data by enforcing removable device usage policies. 

The last thing network security managers need is more complicated management systems to learn. There are four management keys to an IPS solution: Speed of initial set-up; Ease of ongoing management; Flexible management interfaces; and IPS management scalability. This paper will take a good hard look at each of these manageability components. 

This white paper outlines a sound, process-based approach to protecting the critical privileged accounts found in most applications, databases, and infrastructure devices throughout the enterprise. This approach integrates features like automated password resets and management workflows, secure storage of credentials, and a sealed operating system.