Obviously a big part of the security game is staying ahead of the curve. Right now the curve is Windows 7, which is hitting organizations in a big way. As always I’d suggest being versed in the new security features of this OS, since you’re likely to support it and equally likely to make money doing that.
Check out the ComputerWorld.com article, “Five Windows 7 security features that businesses need to know about” at
BitLocker precedes Windows 7, but now you can get BitLocker To Go for your USB stick. Multiple active firewall profiles is a neat feature. But I have to admit I particularly like the new “VPN replacement,” DirectAccess. Okay, network students: at a casual guess, how do you think this is being implemented?