Hack Proofing Windows 2000 Server [Paperback]

Syngress (Author), Chad Todd (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1931836493 | ISBN-13: 978-1931836494 | Publication Date: November 10, 2001 | Edition: 1

The complete, authoritative guide to protecting your Windows 2000 Network
"Essential reading for your IT security organization." -Deena Joyce, Director of Information Technology and Network Security, Casino Magic
Pick up a newspaper or watch the evening news and you will find a major news story involving a breech of network security. Windows 2000, as the premier network platform, has many important security features but they are difficult to configure and manage. Hack Proofing Windows 2000 Server has totally up-to-date coverage of Service Pack 2 (SP2), Kerberos and Public Key Infrastructure and also addresses newer topics such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), remote access and web site security. The book also has complete coverage of Internet Information Server (IIS) release 5.

A great addition to the bestselling "Hack Proofing..." series
Windows 2000 sales have surpassed those of Windows NT
Critical topic. The security of an organization's data and communications is crucial to its survival and these topics are notoriously difficult to grasp
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"Essential reading for your IT security organization." -Deena Joyce, Director of Information Technology and Network Security, Casino Magic

From the Publisher

1. Migrate from NT 3.51 or NT 4.0 to Windows 2000 Server Security
Use the Windows 2000 Setup Wizard to migrate components and delegate administrative authority.
2. Master Kerberos Server Authentication
Learn how to implement tickets containing client credentials encrypted withshared keys.
3. Understand the Default File System and Registry Permissions
See why default permissions for Power Users and Users vary greatly from the permissions given to Administrators.
4.Understand Windows 2000 Security Configuration Tool Set
A central, easy-to-use program that will allow configuration of domains, organizational units, and local security.
5.Encrypting the File System for Windows 2000
Keep your data from being viewed and/or modified by any unauthorized user.
6.Implement IP Security for Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
Protect the integrity and confidentiality of information as it moves through the network and the Internet.
7.Configure Microsoft Windows 2000 Public Key Infrastructure
PKI includes new security features that will prevent man-in-the-middle attacks on corporate secrets.
8.Securing Internet Information Services
Learn how to secure a Windows 2000 server running Internet Information
Service (IIS) 5.0.
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The Syngress Solutions upgrade plan protects you from content obsolescence and provides monthly mailings, whitepapers, and more!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 716 pages
• Publisher: Syngress; 1 edition (November 10, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931836493
• ISBN-13: 978-1931836494
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,220,987 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hack proofing Win2KServer, November 9, 2001

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Sharon Hunter (Toccoa, Ga United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hack Proofing Windows 2000 Server (Paperback)

I found the book to be very informative and a definite buy for those wanting protect their servers. The need to have a source to assist in securing our busness' servers is tremendous in this era of hacking. This is a must buy.