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		Professional Windows Desktop and Server Hardening byRoger A. Grimes Wrox Press 2006 (600 pages) ISBN:0764599909 Containing practical Microsoft Windows security advice, this hands-on guide shows readers how to improve Windows desktop and server security by configuring default security before installing off-the-shelf security products.

Table of Contents
	Professional Windows Desktop and Server Hardening
	Introduction
	Part I - The Basics in Depth
	Chapter 1	-	Windows Attacks
	Chapter 2	-	Conventional and Unconventional Defenses
	Chapter 3	-	NTFS Permissions 101
	Part II - OS Hardening
	Chapter 4	-	Preventing Password Crackers
	Chapter 5	-	Protecting High-Risk Files
	Chapter 6	-	Protecting High-Risk Registry Entries
	Chapter 7	-	Tightening Services
	Chapter 8	-	Using IPSec
	Part III - Application Security
	Chapter 9	-	Stopping Unauthorized Execution
	Chapter 10	-	Securing Internet Explorer
	Chapter 11	-	Protecting E-Mail
	Chapter 12	-	IIS Security
	Chapter 13	-	Using Encrypting File System
	Part IV - Automating Security
	Chapter 14	-	Group Policy Explained
	Chapter 15	-	Designing a Secure Active Directory Infrastructure
	Index
	List of Sidebars