Chapter 1. Securing Windows Server 2003


In this Chapter

Improved Default Security in Windows 2003

Securing the Hatches

Know Who Is Connected Using Two-factor Authentication

BEST PRACTICE

Certificate Server Integrity

Using Templates to Improve Usage and Management

Patrolling the Configuration

Securing the File System

Securing Web Services

Keeping Files Confidential with EFS

Bulletproof Scenario

Many challenges face IT administrators. One of today's biggest tasks is securing the environment. Companies are more permissive about allowing partners to access data on their networks. At the same time, companies are stricter when it comes to securing that data and those communications. The challenge for the IT professional is to strike a balance between usability and security. Previously, Microsoft wasn't much help in this arena. Early versions of Windows suffered from numerous security flaws that the industry was happy to advertise. With the huge number of Windows machines in use all over the world, Windows became the favorite target of hackers and griefers who knew their work would have the biggest impact if they attacked Windows.

Microsoft has made great strides to improve the security of its operating systems and applications. All software must pass rigorous tests to check for known flaws, buffer overrun susceptibility, and other potential security issues before it is released to consumers. Windows 2003 was built during the beginning of this security focus and reaped the benefits of Microsoft's increased awareness of the need to produce secure software.



Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Insider Solutions
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Insider Solutions
ISBN: 0672326094
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2003
Pages: 325

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