Do you know the security status of your network? Get a visual. The Visio Connector for MBSA lets you view the results of a Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer scan in a clear, comprehensive Microsoft Office Visio 2003 network diagram. You must have both Visio 2003 and the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer — a free security tool from Microsoft — for this connector to function.
At a glance, you'll be able to:
- Pinpoint vulnerabilities on the color-coded diagram
- Identify solutions in the detailed network diagram scan results
- Prioritize actions based on the results presented in the network diagram
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Visio Connector for MBSA lets you visualize Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer scan results on a Visio network diagram. Download Visio Connector for MBSA by following the links below.
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The Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2)/Wireless Provisioning Services Information Element (WPS IE) update for Windows XP with Service Pack 2 is available
The Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2)/Wireless Provisioning Services Information Element (WPS IE) Update for computers that are running Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) is available. This update enhances the Windows XP wireless client software with support for the new Wi-Fi Alliance certification for wireless security. The update also makes it easier to connect to secure public spaces that are equipped with wireless Internet access. These locations are otherwise known as "Wi-Fi hotspots."
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If you use Outlook Express, the e-mail program that comes with Windows XP, you might notice that some settings have changed after you install Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). The new default settings are designed to help protect your computer against viruses and worms and help reduce the amount of spam e-mail you receive.
The new settings do more to help you avoid viewing offensive content in an e-mail, reduce the amount of junk mail you receive, and lessen the risk of receiving dangerous content through an e-mail.
View Your Outlook Express Settings
It's easy to adjust the different e-mail security settings in Outlook Express to accommodate your specific needs. Just be aware that changing the default settings can make your computer more vulnerable to spam, viruses, worms, and other security risks.
To view or change security features in Outlook Express, see this article:
New Security Improvements in Outlook Express.