Summary

Out of the box, Windows Server 2003 is by far the most secure Windows yet. Increased security emphasis through the Trustworthy Computing initiative helps to increase overall server security by disabling unnecessary services and locking out file-level permissions by default. In addition to the standard features, advanced options in Windows Server 2003 allow administrators to add multiple layers of security to servers, further protecting them from attacks and vulnerabilities. In addition, the automatic updating capabilities of tools such as Software Update Services give organizations an edge in protecting servers and workstations from constantly changing security threats.