Resources
Bit9’s newsletter for November 28, 2006
eWeek's Surprising Conclusions About VistaJason Brooks from eWeek recently published a review for the final build of Vista that simultaneously praises and questions the slick new OS. Brooks observes that many of Vista’s most substantial new features can actually be implemented on Windows XP desktops using existing 3rd-party solutions. One prime example he singles out is Vista’s User Account Control which helps to lock down desktops and laptops. This means you don’t have to go through a large-scale Vista upgrade to achieve the benefits you seek.
Desktop lockdown is easy with Bit9. See how to do it right through our new self-service product demonstration.
Who's Ganging Up on Spyware
Last month, Bit9 announced its participation in the Anti-Spyware Coalition, an organization dedicated to building a consensus around best practices in the debate surrounding spyware and other potentially unwanted technologies. The ASC is composed of academics, consumer groups, and software companies such as AOL, Dell, Microsoft, and Symantec. Bit9 is pleased to be able to lend its expertise to influence industry standards and guide best practices for identifying and controlling spyware.
Learn more about identifying spyware and other malicious software using FileAdvisor, the world’s most comprehensive software knowledgebase.
Application Control: Why Analysts Say it's a Must-Have
Enterprise Security expert Eric Ogren has got a finger on the pulse of the IT community and an eye out for application control. Read his blog to see why application control solutions are making inroads into the corporate world and why they are so important.
To learn more about application control, visit Bit9’s resource library.
Fixing Bugs with Windows Limited User Accounts
If you have ever tried to implement a “limited user” or “least-privileged user” policy, you may very well have run into some quirky behavior. Because so much software was designed with an assumption of administrator rights to the OS, application-level bugs are frequent when running as an LUA user. This how-to guide can help you find and solve some of the most common problems.
Bit9 can also help you implement simple software restriction and banning policies.
November's eBook is Now Available
"Antivirus Defense Techniques" from The Art of Computer Virus Research and Defense by Peter SzorDownload your eBook today.
Ever wonder how antivirus systems identify malicious software? This month's eBook provides an in-depth look at antivirus scanning techniques and the "secret weapons" that have kept them alive for so long.
