article thumbnail

Security and Windows 10 Will Cross Paths for Enterprises

CTOvision

Last year, Enterprise IT was dramatically shaped by the influx of security breaches, data leaks and a new wave of hackers. But optimism came in the form of Microsoft as word began to spread that the company had solved the problems they experienced with Windows 8/8.1 Security Spending. Windows 10.

Windows 150
article thumbnail

Microsoft warns of critical Windows DNS Server vulnerability that’s ‘wormable’

The Verge

Microsoft is warning of a 17-year-old critical Windows DNS Server vulnerability that the company has classified as “wormable.” a principal security program manager at Microsoft. Windows DNS Server is a core networking component. A patch is available for all supported versions of Windows server today.

Windows 131
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

PCI DSS version 4.0: Is your payment card data security program ready?

CIO Business Intelligence

The numerous new attack vectors being used by threat actors to obtain payment card data underscores the increasing necessity of compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). and remain compliant long-term, while continually strengthening their overall security stance. It is also a high-value target.

article thumbnail

Windows 11 is here: Key points to know as Microsoft rolls out its new operating system

GeekWire

Checking Windows 11 compatibility on a Windows 10 PC using Microsoft’s PC Health Check App. Microsoft is beginning the global rollout of Windows 11 this afternoon, starting in New Zealand and Australia, where it’s already Oct. Windows 11 offers a clean and modern user experience, with some thoughtful touches.

article thumbnail

3 ways Windows Server 2016 is tackling security

Network World

Every version of Windows — client and server — has promised improved security. But with Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016, Microsoft is going beyond the usual incremental improvements and closing of loopholes and giving you the tools to reduce the dangers of phished credentials, over-privileged admins and untrustworthy binaries. “In

Windows 60
article thumbnail

Enterprise IT in 2014 – Under-the-Radar Challenges with WAN Bandwidth, BYOD, and XP Security

CTOvision

Securing these devices is nearly impossible because they are not corporate controlled. XP Will Cause Significant Security Issues. The end of support for Windows XP, slated for April 8, 2014, is a dangerous security issue. CTO Cyber Security DoD and IC Mobile' This adds to IT’s burden instead of reducing it.

WAN 273
article thumbnail

Microsoft postpones Windows anti-exploit tool's retirement

Network World

company dismissed EMET as a behind-the-times tool, and again urged customers to upgrade to Windows 10, arguing that the new operating system is much more secure than previous editions when supplemented by EMET. At the same time, the Redmond, Wash. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

Windows 79