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  • Software restriction policies can be applied to a GPO to restrict the applications that can run on a target system. Software restriction policies can restrict applications based on a hash of the executable file, the path in the file system, a certificate associated with the application, or the Internet zone from which the application is running.

  • You should create security templates for the various computer roles in your organizations, including desktop computers, mobile computers, and kiosks. Whenever possible, base these on predefined security templates.

  • Security templates are useful for creating GPOs, but they contain only a subset of the settings available when configuring a GPO. Therefore, after importing a security template into a GPO, you might have to use the Group Policy Object Editor to specify additional settings.

  • Mobile computers do not have the same security considerations as desktop computers. Mobile computers are subject to a wider array of network attacks because they might connect to unprotected networks. Additionally, they are more likely to be stolen, so encryption of the disk’s physical contents might be necessary.

  • Kiosks require tightly restricted security settings to prevent abuse. GPOs allow an administrator to remove all major user interface elements and to configure kiosk computers to log on a user and start a single application automatically at startup.

  • There are two major types of firewalls: host-based firewalls and network firewalls. Host-based firewalls, such as Internet Connection Firewall, protect a single system. Network firewalls, such as Internet Security And Acceleration Server, can protect an entire network.

  • Perimeter networks are used to provide multiple layers of network security for computers exposed to the public Internet. Internet-facing services such as mail servers and Web servers should be placed on a perimeter network, with a firewall protecting the systems from the Internet and a second firewall protecting the internal network from the perimeter network.

  • Server roles that are often connected to the Internet, such as Web servers, DNS servers, and e-mail servers, are frequently subject to attacks. Security configuration is particularly important for these types of infrastructure servers.

  • The security of DHCP and DNS servers is closely related because DHCP servers are often relied upon to register DNS names for clients. Both DHCP and DNS servers are vulnerable to denial-of-service attacks because they must accept requests from clients without authentication.

  • Domain controllers store a map of the entire network and a complete set of user credentials. As a result, they are frequently the subject of attacks and must be protected at all costs. If a domain controller is compromised, the attacker might be able to gain access to many other resources on the network.

  • SQL Server and Exchange Server are not built into Windows Server 2003. Nevertheless, both applications are frequently deployed on Windows Server 2003 networks, and both applications often contain a great deal of confidential information. No security initiative is complete unless database and messaging systems have been protected.

  • The Security Configuration And Analysis console can be used to apply settings from a security template. However, it is more commonly used to determine which active security settings do not match those specified in a security template.

  • MBSA identifies potential security vulnerabilities, including critical updates that have not been applied, on one or more systems.

  • Mbsacli provides a command-line interface with functionality that is similar to that of MBSA. Mbsacli can be used to create XML files that summarize security vulnerabilities on one or more systems.



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MCSA(s)MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit Exam 70-299 (c) Implementing and Administering Security in a M[.  .. ]twork
MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-299): Implementing and Administering Security in a MicrosoftВ® Windows Server(TM) 2003 Network (Pro-Certification)
ISBN: 073562061X
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2004
Pages: 217

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