Hardening Windows

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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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.

• Deployment
• Windows 2000
• Windows NT
• Windows Server 2003
• Windows XP
• Windows firewall
• operating system
• security

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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