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Security Protection - Harry Waldron (CS)

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Fixing Security Flaws Isn't Just Microsoft's Responsibility

Star Recent analysis by SANS reveals users and IT ADMINS need to do their part in patching promptly.  The Conficker worm is a prime recent example of the failure to patch.

Fixing Security Flaws Isn't Just Microsoft's Responsibility
http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Security/Fixing-Security-Flaws-Isnt-Just-Microsofts-Responsibility-777852/

QUOTE: News Analysis: Microsoft gets hit hard with criticisms of its inability to adequately protect its users. But a recent study from the SANS Institute indicates users and software developers may also be at fault. It's time for IT managers and individual users to take responsibility for updating and patching all their applications and operating systems in a timely manner.