Microsoft Security Newsletter December 2015



December 2015
Microsoft Security Newsletter



The last security newsletter of 2015 has arrived!

This month weÆre talking about secure collaboration. Whenever I get the chance to talk to C-level executives about cybersecurity, one topic that inevitably comes up is Rights Management Services (RMS). This isnÆt because they ask about the technology specifically, but because they ask me how they can protect sensitive information they need to share with other organizations. Many times they need to share information with their outside attorneys or marketing firms and the risk of a leak is worrisome. Once executives get an introduction to Azure RMS; however, they quickly realize it is exactly what they have been asking their IT department for. For a closer look at the amazing features of Azure RMS, please check out the http://blogs.microsoft.com/cybertrust/2015/09/ 14/cloud-security-controls-series-rights-management/

article in our Cloud Security Controls Series I authored a few months ago and read on for additional guidance on Azure RMS, identity and access, and other aspects of security we know you are interested in.



Happy holidays!



Best regards,

Tim Rains, Chief Security Advisor

Enterprise Cybersecurity Group, Microsoft



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Top Stories



http://blogs.technet.com/b/jepayne/archive/2015/11/27/tracking-lateral-movement -part-one-special-groups-and-specific-service-accounts.aspx

Tracking Lateral Movement Part One: Special Groups and Specific Service Accounts

Lateral Movement is the moving of an attacker from one compromised host throughout your domain until they find what they are looking for, and is something we see many just about all attackers doing during compromise. Learn about some of the detective controls you can put in place to get greater insight into what is currently happening in your environment so you can get the protective controls in place faster.




Security Guidance

https://technet.microsoft.com/library/jj585024.aspx
Azure Rights Management

Azure Rights Management is a cloud service, and is integrated into other Microsoft cloud services and applications, such as Office 365 and Azure Active Directory. However, it can also be used with your on-premises applications and services. Learn how to use Azure RMS to help you protect your organizationÆs sensitive information from unauthorized access, and control how this information is used.


https://technet.microsoft.com/library/jj739831.aspx
Comparing Azure Rights Management and AD RMS

If you know or have previously deployed Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS), you might be wondering how Azure RMS compares in terms of functionality and requirements. Use this handy table for a side-by-side comparison of the features and benefits of Azure RMS and AD RMS.


https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=38815
Securing Active Directory: An Overview of Best Practices

Find steps that your organization can take today to protect its Active Directory environment, a common target for external attacks.


https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/documentation/articles/active-directory-whati s/
Azure Active Directory

Learn about MicrosoftÆs multi-tenant cloud-based directory and identity management service, then delve into https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/document ation/videos/index/?services=active-directory

technical videos , https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/documentation/services/active-directory/ step-by-step guides , and https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/documentation/services/active-directory/ troubleshooting tips .


https://technet.microsoft.com/library/mt631194.aspx
Securing Privileged Access

The security of most or all business assets in an organization depends on the integrity of the privileged accounts that administer and manage IT systems. Cyber-attackers are targeting these accounts and other elements of privileged access to rapidly gain access to targeted data and systems using credential theft attacks like Pass-the-Hash and Pass-the-Ticket. Check out this roadmap of recommendations for securing privileged access, a critical first step to establishing security assurances for business assets in a modern organization, then find recommendations on how to implement https://technet.microsoft.com/library/mt634654.aspx
privileged access workstations and https://technet.microsoft.com/library/mt631193.aspx
additional reference materials .


https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/azure/hh967643.aspx
Single Sign-On Roadmap

Single sign-on (SSO) allows you and your users to access Microsoft cloud services with your Active Directory corporate credentials. Find a quick list of steps to help you prepare for SSO, set up your on-premises security token service, and set up directory synchronization.


https://technet.microsoft.com/library/mt592023.aspx?ocid=wc-nl-secnews
Control the Health of Windows 10-Based Devices

With the increased use of BYOD, there are more unmanaged and potentially unhealthy systems accessing corporate services, internal resources, and cloud apps. This guide presents an end-to-end solution that helps you protect high-value assets by enforcing, controlling, and reporting the health of Windows 10-based devices.


https://products.office.com/en-us/business/office-365-trust-center-top-10-trust -tenets-cloud-security-and-privacy?legRedir=true&CorrelationId=f07397e8-a15b-4b c2-bbc2-80797626a6fa

Top Questions You Should Ask a Cloud Service Provider

Find questions to help you choose a cloud service provider that meets your security expectations, and learn how Microsoft Office 365 answers these questions.




This Month's Security Bulletins


December 2015 Security Bulletins


Critical

-MS15-124:3116180
https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms15-124
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer

-MS15-125:3116184
https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms15-125
Cumulative Security Update for Microsoft Edge

-MS15-126:3116178
https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms15-126
Cumulative Security Update for JScript and VBScript to Address Remote Code Execution

-MS15-127:3100465
https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms15-127
Security Update for Microsoft Windows DNS to Address Remote Code Execution

-MS15-128:3104503
https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms15-128
Security Update for Microsoft Graphics Component to Address Remote Code Execution

-MS15-129:3106614
https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms15-129
Security Update for Silverlight to Address Remote Code Execution

-MS15-130:3108670
https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms15-130
Security Update for Microsoft Uniscribe to Address Remote Code Execution

-MS15-131:3116111
https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms15-131
Security Update for Microsoft Office to Address Remote Code Execution



Important

-MS15-132:3116162
https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms15-132
Security Update for Microsoft Windows to Address Remote Code Execution

-MS15-133:3116130
https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms15-133
Security Update for Windows PGM to Address Elevation of Privilege

-MS15-134:3108669
https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms15-134
Security Update for Windows Media Center to Address Remote Code Execution

-MS15-135:3119075
https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms15-135
Security Update for Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers to Address Elevation of Privilege


December 2015 Security Bulletin Resources:

- http://blogs.technet.com/b/msrc/archive/2015/12/08/december-2015-security-upd ate-release-summary.aspx


December 2015 Security Update Release Summary
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Malicious Software Removal Tool: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/malic ious-software-removal-tool-details.aspx

December 2015 Update



Security Events and Training



https://mva.microsoft.com/en-US/training-courses/windows-security-forensics-143 83?l=YCKufUQsB_5105244527

Windows Security & Forensics (Level 300)

Learn how to investigate crimes, like fraud, insider threats, industrial espionage, employee misuse, and computer intrusion by recovering key intelligence from Windows systems.


https://mva.microsoft.com/en-US/training-courses/azure-rights-management-servic es-core-skills-10500?l=QLoxMwuCB_1805094681

Azure RMS Core Skills (Level 200)

Explore reasons to use RMS for information protection, find out how to active Azure RMS, and dive deep into how to protect the files your users share, and how to track and revoke the usage of protected files.


https://mva.microsoft.com/en-US/training-courses/add-identity-into-your-cloudba sed-apps-13989?l=DEw8AJerB_1105368485

Add Identity into Your Cloud-Based Apps (Level 100)

Integrating with Azure AD can save you time from coding your own sign-in logic and trying to protect your usersÆ passwords and has many security and end user experience benefits. Learn the most common scenarios for integrating with Azure AD, get an overview of the Azure AD feature set, and find out whatÆs coming next.






Essential Tools


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http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin
Microsoft Security Bulletins

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http://technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory
Microsoft Security Advisories

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http://www.microsoft.com/security/sdl/adopt/starterkit.aspx
Microsoft Security Development Lifecycle Starter Kit

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http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2458544
Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit

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http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/malware-removal.aspx
Malicious Software Removal Tool

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http://technet.microsoft.com/security/cc184924.aspx
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer


Security Centers


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http://technet.microsoft.com/security
Security TechCenter

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http://msdn.microsoft.com/security
Security Developer Center

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http://www.microsoft.com/security/msrc/default.aspx
Microsoft Security Response Center

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http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/
Microsoft Malware Protection Center

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http://www.microsoft.com/privacy
Microsoft Privacy

-
http://support.microsoft.com/select/default.aspx?target=hub&c1=10750 Microsoft Security Product Solution Centers


Additional Resources


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http://blogs.microsoft.com/cybertrust/
Microsoft Cybertrust Blog

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http://blogs.msdn.com/b/azuresecurity/
Microsoft Azure Security Blog

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http://www.microsoft.com/security/sir
Microsoft Security Intelligence Report

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http://www.microsoft.com/security/sdl
Microsoft Security Development Lifecycle

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http://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc162838.aspx
Malware Response Guide

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http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bb980617.aspx
Security Troubleshooting and Support Resources




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