Take a proactive approach to network security by hardening your Windows systems against attacks before they occur. Written by security evangelist Roberta Bragg, this hands-on resource provides concrete steps you can take immediately as well as ongoing actions to ensure long-term security. Whether you have one Windows server or one hundred, you�ll get complete details on how to systematically harden your network from the ground up, as well as strategies for getting company-wide support for your security plan. With coverage of Windows 95/98/NT 4.0/2000/XP and Windows Server 2003, this book is an essential security tool for on-the-job IT professionals.
Features a four-part hardening methodology:
* Do This Now!�Checklist of immediate steps to take to lockdown your system from further attack
* Take It From The Top�Systematic approach to hardening your enterprise from the top down, focusing on authentication, access controls, borders, logical security boundaries, communications, storage, and administrative authority
* Once Is Never Enough!�Ongoing monitoring and assessment plan to keep your network secure, including patch management and auditing
* How to Succeed At Hardening Your Windows Systems�Strategies for getting budget approval, management buy-in, and employee cooperation for your security program
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