Windows NT Security Handbook [Paperback]

Thomas Sheldon (Author), Tom Sheldon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 17, 1996

Sheldon's guide approaches security from the perspective of the Windows NT and addresses key issues such as protective features available within NT as well as potential security holes. Readers learn how to create defensive strategies and become familiar with different security protocols.

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From the Back Cover

Your Secret Weapon in the Network War

If you think your network is secure, think again. While Windows NT is one of the most secure network operating systems on the market, you need to fully understand and properly implement its security features to build strong network defenses. Threats are everywhere, from internal rogue users and administrators, to Internet hackers, to accidents of nature.

Attaining good network security starts by focusing on security issues and solutions. The Windows NT Security Handbook helps you do just that. Through diligent research and testing, Tom Sheldon brings you essential information to help you start defending your network right away.

In the Windows NT Security Handbook, you'll learn about the following:

• Security holes in Windows NT and how to avoid or fix them
• Techniques that hackers use to break into network systems
• Analyzing, evaluating, and monitoring the security of your system
• How to implement user accounts and file system permissions with strong security in mind
• Protecting wide area networks that span the globe
• Securing remote and mobile-user access to your network
• Providing security for multi-platform, multi-application environments
• Building Internet firewall defenses on Windows NT Server platforms
• Encryption, electronic commerce security, virus control, and more

Security is a major problem with modern networks and should be the number one concern of network administrators everywhere. With the Windows NT Security Handbook, Tom Sheldon provides reliable insight that will help you fortify your Windows NT network.

About the Author

Tom Sheldon (Big Sur, CA) has worked as a computer programmer, consultant, and network administrator since the late 1970's. He is the author of several highly acclaimed Osborne books including Encyclopedia of Networking, Electronic Edition, Windows NT Security Handbook, Microsoft Internet Information Server: The Complete Reference, and Windows 98 Made Easy. In the past few ears, Tom has become a recognized networking expert.

Product Details

• Paperback: 679 pages
• Publisher: Osborne Publishing (October 17, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0078822408
• ISBN-13: 978-0078822407
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7.3 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,419,723 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as I thought, October 28, 1997

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This review is from: Windows NT Security Handbook (Paperback)

Whereas I initially thought that this verbose book could teach you a lot, this is not true. The author has compiled NT related information which would not stand up when (for instance) used as course material.

Two examples: 1. On cumalative file access permissions (page 205) the auther says that permissions are added up but forgets to mention that a DENY preceeds this. He also includes a huge list of what can be done with which permission but forgets to mention that COPY is possible with READ rights only. 2. On shares: The author describes that NT share level rights and File level rights intertwine, he claims its may be confusing at first and then fails to list the sequence of checks NT performs to know whether you have access: (logon->)share security->folder security->file security. In other words, you do not know how access controls on shares work from this book!

To finalise: a lot of info, very much scattered around, something to pick some info from, show off with maybe, but not really for reading :-(. The problem examples are just a few from the bunch. Clearly a rush to the NT security quick bucks job, not even fun reading, a pitty. Have a look at (NCSA-McGraw-Hill) Rutstein's book first (ISBN 0070578338), at least this author knows his stuff and sticks to facts.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good overview, October 18, 1999

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Wayne Ash - See all my reviews

This review is from: Windows NT Security Handbook (Paperback)

For those wanting a good overview on NT security, this is a good book to read. Don't get this book to cram exam, as you will be wasting your time. I have had this book since mid-97 and it still sits in my book shelf. A good easy reading book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Covers all the important topics, November 9, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Windows NT Security Handbook (Paperback)

This book was a good read and very informative. I've been administrator for awhile but never paid much attention to security. This got me up to speed fast.