Publisher's Synopsis
Windows NTs security holes: how to plug them tight! If youre staking your company on Windows NT, youd better know how to close its gaping security holes! Windows NT Server Security Guide is the first systematic, expert guide to making NT the secure operating system its supposed to be. Youll find end-to-end coverage of account security, identification, authentication, access control lists, groups and users, object and physical security, securing the Registry, encryption, securing mixed NT/NetWare networks, and much more. Establish a tough, realistic NT security policy Strengthen Intranet/Extranet security with firewalls and proxy servers What NTs 'C2' security certification means-and what it doesnt mean Secure your disk systems: NTFS, RAID and other critical issues Maximize remote access and virtual private network security Preview major changes in NT 5.0s security model Youll walk step-by-step through closing documented holes in NT 3.51 and 4.0. Youll gain practical insight into using Server Manager and Performance Monitor to strengthen security and optimize performance. If youre migrating to NT, youll find detailed comparisons of NT security with NetWare and UNIX.;Last but not least, youll find critical, up-to-the-minute coverage of major changes in NT 5.0s security model. For NT Server administrators, theres never been a security guide this thorough-or this important. CD-ROM INCLUDED The exclusive Windows NT Server Security Reference and Tools CD-ROM includes comprehensive listings of tools, third-party products and reference information.
