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2019 4

  1. Moving to a new blog platform
  2. Security baseline (FINAL) for Windows 10 v1903 and Windows Server v1903
  3. Security baseline (DRAFT) for Windows 10 v1903 and Windows Server v1903
  4. Issue with SystemGuard Launch setting in Windows 10 v1809 and Windows Server 2019

2018 7

  1. Remote Use of Local Accounts: LAPS Changes Everything
  2. Policy Analyzer - minor update
  3. Security baseline for Windows 10 "April 2018 Update" (v1803) – FINAL
  4. Security baseline for Windows 10 v1803 “Redstone 4” – DRAFT
  5. Security baseline for Office 2016 and Office 365 ProPlus apps - FINAL
  6. Security baseline for Office 2016 and Office 365 ProPlus apps - DRAFT
  7. Issue with BitLocker/DMA setting in Windows 10 “Fall Creators Update” (v1709)

2017 7

  1. Security baseline for Windows 10 “Fall Creators Update” (v1709) – FINAL
  2. Security baseline for Windows 10 "Fall Creators Update" (v1709) – DRAFT
  3. Security baseline for Windows 10 “Creators Update” (v1703) – FINAL
  4. Disabling SMBv1 through Group Policy
  5. Security Compliance Manager (SCM) retired; new tools and procedures
  6. Security baseline for Windows 10 "Creators Update" (v1703) – DRAFT
  7. Guidance on Disabling System Services on Windows Server 2016 with Desktop Experience

2016 10

  1. Policy Analyzer v3.1 PRE-RELEASE
  2. Security baseline for Windows 10 v1607 (“Anniversary Update”) and Windows Server 2016
  3. The MSS settings
  4. LGPO.exe v2.0 PRE-RELEASE: support for MLGPO and REG_QWORD
  5. Security Compliance Manager 4.0 now available for download!
  6. Security baseline for Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview 5 (TP5)
  7. Security baseline for Windows 10 (v1511, "Threshold 2") -- FINAL
  8. Security baseline for Windows 10 (v1507, build 10240, TH1, LTSB) -- UPDATE
  9. New tool: Policy Analyzer
  10. LGPO.exe - Local Group Policy Object Utility, v1.0

2015 4

  1. Security baseline for Windows 10 (“Threshold 2”) – DRAFT
  2. Security baseline for Windows 10 (build 10240) – FINAL
  3. Windows 10 SCM beta is now live!
  4. Security baseline for Windows 10 - DRAFT

2014 11

  1. Interview on "Taste of Premier" about Security Guidance for Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2 and IE 11
  2. SCM Baselines for Windows 8.1, IE 11 and Server 2012 R2 are now live!
  3. Blocking Remote Use of Local Accounts
  4. What's New in Recommended Security Baseline Settings for Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Internet Explorer 11
  5. Configuring Account Lockout
  6. Changes in the Security Guidance for Windows 8.1, Server 2012 R2 and IE11 since the beta
  7. Security baselines for Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2 and Internet Explorer 11 - FINAL
  8. SCM baselines for Office 2013 have now shipped!
  9. SCM Office 2013 Beta is now live!
  10. Security baselines for Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2 and Internet Explorer 11 (BETA)
  11. SQL Server 2012 Baselines are now live!

2013 1

  1. Security Compliance Manager 3.0 now available for download!

2012 5

  1. The Data Classification Toolkit for Windows Server 2012 is now available!
  2. There's still time to participate in the Data Classification Toolkit for Windows Server 8 Beta review!
  3. Quickly Identify, Classify and Protect your Data on Windows "8" Servers!
  4. Repost: Data, Data Everywhere. Not a Control to Waste!
  5. Security Compliance Manager (SCM) version 2.5 now available

2011 8

  1. Version 2 of the Microsoft Security Compliance Manager (SCM 2) is now available for download!
  2. Data Classification Toolkit for Windows Server 2008 R2 - Now Available
  3. SCM v2 Beta: LocalGPO Rocks!
  4. SCM v2 Beta: What happened to the EC + SSLF?
  5. SCM v2 (BETA) + New Baselines Available to Download
  6. HIPAA or PCI or FISMA Baseline? (FAQ)
  7. New IT Governance and Compliance Solution Accelerator - Beta available for download Now!
  8. SCM v2 (CTP) Available to Download

2010 12

  1. Happy Holidays from the SCM team!
  2. Updated version of SCM now available (SCM v1.1.3)
  3. SCM wiki wiki, wiki wiki
  4. Post-Thanksgiving food coma ends - baselines restored
  5. Whoops, sorry about the baseline troubles!
  6. New version of SCM causes peace on Earth
  7. New IT GRC solutions for Microsoft System Center Service Manager now available for download!
  8. New beta setting packs for Windows 7 and Internet Explorer 8
  9. The future of security baseline management has arrived: Download the Security Compliance Manager!
  10. NOW OPEN: Microsoft Security Compliance Manager version 1.0 Beta Review Program!
  11. Opening soon: Beta review program for new Security Compliance Manager!
  12. The beginning is a very delicate time

2009 10

  1. Microsoft is pleased to announce the release of the System Center Configuration Manager Extensions for SCAP.
  2. Just Released: New Beta Security Baselines for Windows 7 and Internet Explorer 8!
  3. Releasing Soon: System Center Configuration Manager Extensions for SCAP
  4. IT Infrastructure Threat Modeling Guide
  5. Now available: System Center Configuration Manager Extensions for SCAP Beta
  6. We just released the Hyper-V™ Security Guide!
  7. Just Released: the Security Compliance Management Toolkit Series
  8. The Hyper-V Security Guide
  9. Solution Acclerator Health check!
  10. Security in Compliance

2008 22

  1. Next version of Security Guidance: Project codename Sundance – Beta Available now !
  2. IT Compliance Management guide
  3. Update for Solution Accelerators Navigation.
  4. Microsoft Compliance Management
  5. To Social Network, or NOT
  6. Integrate AccessChk.exe with DCM Scripts
  7. How to Use AccessChk.exe for Security Compliance Management
  8. Help us understand how to structure, package, and deliver security guides to make your job more effective!
  9. Regulatory Compliance Guide update!
  10. Partner adopts Security Compliance Management toolkit
  11. Security identification using Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 3.1
  12. Configuration Drift
  13. Security Compliance Management Released!
  14. Compliance Best Practices
  15. Microsoft Forefront Integration Kit for Network Access Protection (Deployed Part 4 Final)
  16. Microsoft Forefront Integration Kit for Network Access Protection (Deployed Part 3)
  17. Microsoft Forefront Integration Kit for Network Access Protection (Deployed Part2)
  18. Microsoft Forefront Integration Kit for Network Access Protection (Deployed!)
  19. Windows Server 2008 Security Guide Now Available!
  20. New Beta Available: Microsoft Forefront Integration Kit for Network Access Protection
  21. External Collaboration Toolkit for SharePoint Now Available
  22. New Beta Available: The Extranet Collaboration Toolkit for SharePoint

2007 17

  1. Security Solution Accelerators Top SA's
  2. Help us develop a new Solution Accelerator focused on Secure Collaboration
  3. Which Windows Services Do We Need?
  4. Driver Manager & malware
  5. When it comes to malware - what keeps you awake at night?
  6. Malware Removal Starter Kit
  7. Data Encryption Toolkit for Mobile PCs announced at Tech Ed 2007!
  8. Solution Accelerators team at TechEd!
  9. We'd like your feedback
  10. Nefarious spam
  11. Beta Available for the Data Encryption Toolkit and EFS Assistant
  12. Contribute to the Longhorn Server Security Guide! Join the Review Team!
  13. Data Encryption Toolkit for Mobile PCs Executive Overview Released
  14. 2007 Microsoft Office Security Guide – make sure your voice is heard!
  15. Vista Security Guide: Audio and SSLF configuration
  16. Data Encryption Toolkit for Mobile PCs Security Analysis Beta Released
  17. Fundamental Computer Investigation Guide for Windows Now Available!

2006 16

  1. New MSI available for the Vista Security Guide
  2. Computer Investigations Beta - Now open!
  3. Good News: PCI Standards Updated
  4. The Windows Vista Security Guide Beta Program Wants You!
  5. What Are Your Regulatory Compliance Pains?
  6. Regulatory Compliance Webcast Coming Soon
  7. Laptop Data Protection: We need your help!
  8. Windows Vista Security Guide Update
  9. Are you thinking about laptop protection?
  10. Long Passphrases Rock!
  11. Regulatory Compliance Planning Guide
  12. Securing Windows 2000 Server Updated 5.31.06
  13. TechNet link to all MSSC guides
  14. Some updates to MSSC guides March-April 2006
  15. Governance, Compliance and Policies Blog
  16. Jan 06: Least Privilege to User Accounts on Windows XP

2005 22

  1. December 2005 Updated Security Guides
  2. Creation and lifecycle management of email and security distribution groups
  3. Security Poll: The "I need to" List
  4. TechNet Learning Paths v1.00
  5. PWC research on global state of information security
  6. Version 2.1 of the Windows XP Security Guide now available
  7. IdM v1.3 automatically provision identities into multiple directories
  8. September 2005 Rootkits Webcast
  9. September 2005 Identity Management Web cast
  10. All-up view of Security Solutions
  11. IE Win XP SP2 guidance
  12. Wireless Security and Defending Shared Computer Webcasts
  13. Headache Alert: Managing Shared Computers
  14. June 2005 Password Management and Identity Management
  15. June 2005 Planning Guides
  16. About the MSSC Team
  17. May 2005 Security 360 Webcast on Identity Management
  18. Network Isolation April 2005 Webcast
  19. Rogue Machines, Infections and Information Theft Protection
  20. Here are some great how-to sites
  21. Popular Microsoft Security Guidance
  22. Security Management Service Management Function (SMF)

2004 4

  1. November 2004 Security 360 Webcast on Social Engineering
  2. The Security Risk Management Guide
  3. Information Workers Security Handbook
  4. Microsoft Solutions for Security: Recent Guides