Microsoft in Government: Security Guidance Center

Microsoft in Government eNewsletter Issue 5 : May 4, 2006

Welcome to Microsoft in Government, a monthly newsletter delivering information on issues, training, products and events exclusive to the federal and state & local government community.

The information found at the Security Guidance Center <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875328> can help you safeguard your government organization against malicious security attacks to your network and computers.

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News & Highlights

Microsoft, SAP bring together worlds of productivity and enterprise applications <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875283> Duet <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875329>, a new software application jointly developed by Microsoft and SAP, allows information workers to use their familiar Microsoft Office environment to access selected SAP business processes and data.

Governments turn to asset management systems to cut costs, reap savings <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875284> Seeking more efficient government services, some states and municipalities are turning to asset management, an IT concept that offers an enterprise view of an organization's holdings. - Washington Technology

Strategy guide from CDG takes new view of Homeland Security <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875285> A new strategy paper, produced by the Center for Digital Government <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875330> and underwritten by Microsoft, examines the immense task of securing the homeland from the bottom up.

Microsoft CTO Ray Ozzie | Behind Microsoft's Groove-iness <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875286> Q&A: Ozzie discusses how Groove <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875331> products (now part of the Microsoft Office group) complement and extend Microsoft's collaboration capabilities. - Government Computing News

Microsoft-based solution provides real-time communication for Florida event <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875287> E-Sponder <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875332> is a collaboration and communication Web portal that provides real-time shared information during events involving several jurisdictions or agencies. - Government Technology

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Technology Update

Preview: Security in Windows Vista <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875288> Read this exclusive preview of the May edition of TechNet Magazine, with an in-depth look at the new and improved security features in Windows Vista.

Maximize your technology experience with the Microsoft Government Community <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875289> Visit the Microsoft Government Community <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875333> to share ideas, get answers to your questions, read expert advice, and get tips and about Microsoft products and services.

Unlock the power of your technology with free training from Microsoft <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875290> Maximize the investment your government organization has made in Microsoft products and services. Get free training! <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875334>

Did you purchase Microsoft Office Project Server and CALs between November 14 and March 31? <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875291> Find out if you're eligible to receive up to $40,000 in partner services.

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Events and Webcasts

Security Matters - Microsoft 2006 Security Summits <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875292> Learn about key trends in the Security Industry, how to best prepare for advances in security technologies, and find out what Microsoft is doing to help our customers address risks.

· May 8 | New York, NY <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875294>

· May 23 | Rosemont, IL (Chicago) <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875295>

· June 26 | Novi, MI (Detroit) <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875296>

Microsoft Collaboration Briefings <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875297> These government-focused briefings will showcase improving group productivity and effectiveness using the Microsoft Office System <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875335>.

· May 23 | Washington, DC <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875299>

· May 25 | Denver, CO <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875300>

Eskel Porter Presents: Service Delivery Solutions for State Government <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875301> May 25 | Sacramento, CA See how this Microsoft CRM solution is solving agencies' CRM problems and improving service delivery.

Windows Vista: Improve your desktop security and deployment strategy <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875303> See how security and reliability advancements with Windows Vista, Microsoft's new desktop operating system, can give you and your users confidence in your PCs.

Don't miss Microsoft-hosted events in your area! <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875305> Hundreds of Microsoft events occur monthly throughout the United States. Search <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875336> for an upcoming event that's local to you!

Real-World Solutions Microsoft and its industry partners are providing solutions today that are making a difference in government. To learn about solutions for federal, state and local government, click HERE <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875337>.

Read the case studies Learn how Microsoft technology is helping customers in the public sector increase productivity, while improving collaboration and communication.

· New data warehouse to buoy 7 terabytes for State of Alaska <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875306>

· Alaska borough reduces costs, improves services with switch from Novell to Windows <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875307>

· State office increases financial visibility with a budgetary data workspace solution <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875308>

See more case studies here <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875338>.

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For the Developer

Developer Security Training <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875309> Learn more about best practice in writing secure code and review training material to extend your knowledge in the field of application security.

The Microsoft Federal Architect Forum <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875310> May 10-11 | Arlington, VA Join us at Microsoft's annual gathering of architects and technology officers from various government agencies.

Building secure ASP.NET apps: Authentication, authorization, and secure communication <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875311> This guide presents a practical, scenario-driven approach to designing and building secure ASP.NET applications.

Step up to the ultimate development environment <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875312> Get Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Team Suite <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875339> with MSDN Premium Subscription at special pricing (ends June 30.)

Federal developer weblog: Virtual Earth Map Control and AJAX <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875313> Check out this screencast <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875340> showing you the fundamentals of a "mashup" approach using the Virtual Earth map control and some plain old AJAX programming.

Try out a Microsoft Virtual Lab Express <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875314> These are 20-minute hands-on overviews of some of your favorite Microsoft products and developer tools. Try one! <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875341>

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Security Updates

· Critical security updates <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875315>

· Windows updates <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875316>

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Find Upcoming Events Find online or in-person events to suit your needs! <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875342>

· Upcoming webcasts <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875317>

· Executive Circle webcasts <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875318>

· TechNet events <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875319>

· Developer events <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875320>

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Resources for

· Business Decision-Makers <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875322>

· IT Professionals <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875323>

· Developers <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875324>

· Government Partners <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875325>

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Find a Case Study

· Government Case Studies <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875326>

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Blogs

· Federal Developer Blog <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4875327>

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