Microsoft releases beta of upgraded Security Essentials

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	Microsoft releases beta of upgraded Security Essentials Microsoft has released a beta for the next version of its free security software, Security Essentials. The company has improved the performance of the antimalware engine, including its clean-up capabilities, according to Brandon LeBlanc, a Windows communication manager at Microsoft. Another improvement is integration with the company's Internet Explorer browser, which LeBlanc said provides protection against Web-based threats. Read More WHITE PAPER: Qualys Justifying IT Security The goal of a security program is to choose and implement cost effective countermeasures that mitigate the vulnerabilities that will most likely lead to loss. This paper discusses the management of Risk and how Vulnerability Management is one of the few counter-measures easily justified by its ability to optimize risk. Read now! In this Issue Microsoft's Q4 earnings: Seven facts likely to be spun Is Windows Phone 7 really a "disaster?" Microsoft adds Scrum capabilities to ALM server Apple may overtake Microsoft in revenue this quarter Microsoft's cloud strategy: A question of 'feature parity' Microsoft may face tough patch job with Windows shortcut bug Windows shortcut exploit: What you need to know Poll: One in six XP users plan Windows 7 upgrade E-GUIDE: Force10 Networks Inc. Examining Nuances of the Cloud Choosing the best cloud strategy means understanding the promises and pitfalls of each approach. This Network World eGuide provides expert articles on the nuances between different cloud strategies, best practices on building a hybrid cloud and making sure you have an exit strategy in case the cloud does not work out. Read More Now Microsoft's Q4 earnings: Seven facts likely to be spun Watch out for spin as Microsoft announces earnings. Here are seven key themes to bear in mind about the state of the business -- from software that's sold but never used, to "fastest-selling Windows ever" boasts. Read More Is Windows Phone 7 really a "disaster?" It was obviously a pretty bad 30-40 minutes for InfoWorld's Galen Gruman. He was at the recent Mobile Beat conference and sat through an "in-depth" demonstration of Microsoft's redesigned mobile OS, Windows Phone 7. Read More WHITE PAPER: Quantum Building Archiving Systems to Meet Compliance Demands For a viable archiving strategy, you need to know the regulatory landscape – and the key technologies that will help you comply using secure storage and quick data recovery. Read Now Microsoft adds Scrum capabilities to ALM server Microsoft is offering an ALM (application lifecycle management) process template geared to the Scrum agile development methodology. Visual Studio Scrum 1.0 works with the company's Team Foundation Server 2010 ALM server to provide process templates. Read More Apple may overtake Microsoft in revenue this quarter Apple may overtake Microsoft's revenue for the quarter if the success of the iPad means it beats estimates. Read More WHITE PAPER: Novell Efficiently Delivering Enterprise-Class File-Based Storage IDC: Read about the exponential growth in file-based storage. Learn how having intelligence on data stored can help storage managers make smarter decisions about data storage, protection, archiving, retention, and disposition. Read Now. Microsoft's cloud strategy: A question of 'feature parity' Microsoft's hosted Exchange and SharePoint will achieve most of the desired feature parity with traditional versions of the software but Office Web Apps is another story. Read More Microsoft may face tough patch job with Windows shortcut bug Microsoft may have a tough time fixing the recently discovered Windows shortcut vulnerability, a security researcher said today. Read More Windows shortcut exploit: What you need to know Microsoft released Security Advisory 2286198 late last week to address a newly-discovered zero-day flaw that can be exploited simply by clicking a shortcut icon. However, that original guidance is being questioned by security researchers, and exploit code is now available, making a bad situation even worse. Read More Poll: One in six XP users plan Windows 7 upgrade A PCA poll has found that 15.4% of Windows XP users planned to upgrade to Windows 7 immediately after Microsoft pulled support for XP's second service pack. Read More
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