IT Compliance for Windows DVRs
By: John Honovich, Published on Mar 13, 2009Systems using Windows are frequently criticized for security concerns. This week, a manufacturer released their guide on how they meet IT requirements. This paper may help you better appreciate the key issues involved.
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