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Standards for Self-Assessed Security

The Jericho Forum proposes security vendors self-assess and certify their security capabilities. Plus: Microsoft might release IE off-cycle update; Koobface shows itself, again.

ISE, ISE, Baby

Cringe-worthy pun notwithstanding, the PowerShell 2.0 Integrated Scripting Environment adds a cool new dimension to writing scripts.

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Snapin Modules

Powershell 2.0 takes snapins a bit farther, adding the 'module' concept.

Arguing Over Botnet Taxation Leads to No Results

The debate continues over an Internet taxation framework. Plus: Report on IE and Firefox bug issues; Small number of Microsoft patches for March.

Registry Remoting

Get a remote computer's registry info, as long as it's running PowerShell 2.0. Here's how.

All Eyes on RSA

The annual security conference revisits some familiar topics. Plus, Microsoft issues IE-centric security advisory; educating enterprises about Windows 7 security.

SharePoint Demands Performance and Scalability

Tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your SharePoint installation.

Variable Pipeline Planning

Leave it to the -OutVariable parameter to get you the results that can be reused later.

The Push for Application Security

When the same bugs keep cropping up, what's an application developer to do? Plus: Microsoft opens up about rootkit problem; ranking patch priorities; more.

Filed Away

The PendMoves and MoveFile tools prove to be just what this reader needs to move files that are always in use.

Microsoft Patch Causes BSOD?

Plus: browsers are a prime target in the "hacker Olympics"; the government simulates a cyberattack via "Shockwave."

Contain Yourself

The PSIsContainer property can offer a view into your computer via this PowerShell trick.

February Gets Unlucky Number of Patches

Microsoft is set to unload 13 patches this month. Plus: support clock is ticking for some Microsoft products; Adobe apologizes for old bug.

Restarting with Restart-Computer

A cmdlet that will have you whistling while you work.

Windows on a Stick

Plus: Google phases out IE 6 support; Azure shines spotlight on cloud computing security.

Splat! Goes the New Object

New-Object's Property parameter can bust out a hashtable of property names and values that's easier on the eyes.

Company Draws Out the Suspense over IE

Security firm says it has found more holes in the browser, but they're holding off on the specifics. Plus: the IE patch took some time; China denies responsibility over Google attacks.

Easy SQL Rider

You'll likely use a script in order to use SQL expressions in PowerShell. But you might consider this efficient alternative.

IE: Trouble on the Franco-German Front

Plus: Google attacks may originate from China; password complexity not a complete deterrent.

PSForecast: Variable with a Chance of Objects

Variables hold a special place in ... er ... your scripts; namely, they're placeholders for objects.

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