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Hardening Windows

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  • © 2006

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Authors:
  1. Jonathan Hassell
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  • Covers the Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1, Windows Server R2’s new Security Configuration Wizard, branch-office security features, and new setup options
  • Each chapter ends with checkpoints to ensure thoroughness
  • Applicable to all current versions of Windows (NT, 2000 Pro/Server, SP Pro, and Server 2003)
  • Includes automation suggestions, from deployment to rollout and beyond

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
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  2. Some Words About Hardening

    Pages 1-10

  3. Windows NT Security

    Pages 11-33

  4. Windows 2000 Security

    Pages 35-48

  5. Windows XP Security

    Pages 49-70

  6. Windows Server 2003 Security

    Pages 71-83

  7. Deploying Enterprise Security Policies

    Pages 85-97

  8. Patch Management

    Pages 99-117

  9. Network Access Quarantine Control

    Pages 119-135

  10. Internet Information Services Security

    Pages 137-148

  11. Exchange Server 2003 Security

    Pages 149-162

  12. Security Auditing and Event Logs

    Pages 163-171

  13. Back Matter

    Pages 173-194
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About this book

Hardening is the process of protecting a system against unknown threats. System administrators harden against that which they think could be a threat. Administrators know the Internet is a hostile environment. Although they can't tell, for example, that a hacker will attempt to gain access to the SQL server next Tuesday, they can bet money there'll be an attempt soon and should "batten down the hatches" in anticipation.

Hardening Windows, Second Edition is the definitive "counterintelligence" guide to performing preventative security measures for the Windows operating system. This second edition covers the release of Windows XP Service Pack 2 and its new security features, including the Windows Firewall and the Security Center. It also covers Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1, Windows Server R2's new Security Configuration Wizard, Windows NT, Windows 2000, branch-office security features, and new setup options. A new chapter has been added on Windows Software Update Services. All chapters have been updated to reflect reader feedback from the first edition. Topics covered include system and group policies, Network Access Quarantine Control, auditing and event logs, IIS, and Exchange.

About the author

Jonathan Hassell is an author, consultant, and speaker on a variety of IT topics. His published works include RADIUS, Hardening Windows, Using Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003, and Learning Windows Server 2003. His work appears regularly in such periodicals as Windows IT Pro, PC Pro, and TechNet Magazine. Jonathan also speaks worldwide on topics ranging from networking and security to Windows administration. He is currently an editor for Apress, which specializes in books for programmers and IT professionals.

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