How to Use Windows Group Policy to Secure and Restrict USB Devices By Robbie Higgins, GlassHouse VP Security Services SearchMidMarketSecurity

Portable USB flash drives have become an integral part of the workspace and everyday life for many people. Ease of use, form factor, capacity and simplicity have truly made USBs a disruptive and pervasive technology over the last few years. USBs come in many forms, including small external hard drives, card readers, cameras and mobile phones to mention a few....

Which Windows malware tools are available to monitor a specific virus?

A SearchMidmarketSecurity.com reader asks our resident security expert Tom Chmielarski, "Which Windows malware tools will help you examine the actions of a specific virus on your computer?"...

The Top 5 Don'ts of Data Center Consolidation

When considering a data center consolidation project, it's as important to know what not to do as it is to know what to do. A complete don't-do-this list could go on and on, but here are five behaviors in particular that should be avoided. For example, don't over-plan, don't underestimate the business impact, and don't blindly trust savings estimates that project out more than four years....

Are there options beyond a Windows XP SP2 upgrade?

A SearchMidmarketSecurity.com reader writes to our resident security expert Tom Chmielarski, "Microsoft announced that it will stop support for machines running Windows XP SP2. If we're a business that still runs SP2, what steps should we take to stay secure?"...

Steve Pinder’s Ask the Expert Article - Thin provisioning: Over-allocation, wide striping, space reclamation

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David Boyd SAN vs. DAS: Which is better in terms of performance and scalability?

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How to test windows operating system patches

SearchMidmarketSecurity.com reader: I read your article: "What is the best Windows patch management procedure?" I just recently completed a patch management review. One of the issues is understanding the testing on the patches related to the Windows operating system. If I am testing a Windows application like Outlook, I can easily apply the testing factors as you have discussed in your previo...

Windows rootkit detection tools and tactics

A SearchMidmarketSecurity.com reader asks our expert Tom Chmielarski, "I'm concerned that my Windows machine has a rootkit - what is the best way to detect and remove it?"...

Data Centre Management: ITSM by-line coverage received

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6 Things You Need to Know About Cloud-Based Storage and Backup

Everyone's going to the cloud, it seems, but when it comes to data storage, companies need to exercise particular caution. You may be attracted to a potential low cost per GB, but when you consider the investments that may need to be made to sustain a cloud storage and backup strategy, you could find that your "fully loaded" per GB costs end up being a lot higher than expected....

Whitelisting applications vs. other antimalware defenses

A SearchMidmarketSecurity.com reader asks our resident security expert Tom Chmielarski, "How effective is whitelisting applications compared to other antimalware defenses, and what are the most efficient ways to implement it?"...

GlassHouse Technologies Secures Contract with MEEZA

GlassHouse Technologies, a global provider of independent data centre consulting and managed services, today announces it has established a new relationship with MEEZA, a Qatar based Managed IT Services and Solutions provider. In addition to their existing data centre in Qatar, MEEZA is in the process of building out 11,000 square feet of additional data center space to serve its cu...

GlassHouse Technologies Secures Contract with MEEZA

GlassHouse Technologies, a global provider of independent data centre consulting and managed services, today announces it has established a new relationship with MEEZA, a Qatar based Managed IT Services and Solutions provider. In addition to their existing data centre in Qatar, MEEZA is in the process of building out 11,000 square feet of additional data center space to serve its cu...

Virtualisation for BC and DR

Tom Brand, Virtualisation Practice Lead at GlassHouse Technologies (UK) discusses how virtualisation can form part of a comprehensive business continuity and disaster recovery plan....

Can You Handle the Cloud?

Many organisations believe the cloud is not ready for widespread adoption, with the majority of concerns based around security and compliance. Tom Brand, service manager – cloud solutions for GlassHouse Technologies (UK), asks: is it, however, the organisations themselves that are not ready for the cloud?...