Hardening Windows

You have to do your best with the tools Microsoft gives you. And that's what this book covers. -- Joe Topjian, Adminspotting 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 OS. 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.Hassell, Jonathan is the author of 'Hardening Windows ', published 2005 under ISBN 9781590595398 and ISBN 1590595394.