Security Resource Kit

The definitive security reference for Microsoft operating systems, servers, clients, networks, and Internet services -- straight from the Microsoft product group. This official Microsoft Resource Kit delivers IT professionals with comprehensive operations and deployment information plus essential tools that information security professionals can put to work right away. The authors -- members of Microsoft's security teams -- describe how to plan and implement a comprehensive security strategy, assess security threats and vulnerabilities, configure system security, safeguard data, monitor and detect security events, respond to internal and external attacks, and effectively apply security technologies and best practices. The Resource Kit also provides must-have security tools, checklists, templates, and other on-the-job resources on CD-ROM and the Web.

About the Author :
p>Ben Smith is a senior security strategist at Microsoft, where he works on developing the company's long-term security strategy. Prior to joining the Microsoft Security Strategies team, he was the lead subject matter expert on security for Microsoft Training & Certification. In addition to being a featured speaker at IT industry conferences, Ben recently consulted with the U.S. National Science Foundation on creating methods for preparing a cyber security workforce. Ben is also the chair of the vendor-neutral security certification, CompTIA Security+. He is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). Ben lives near Redmond, Washington, with his wife Beth Boatright. Brian Komar is the owner and principal consultant for Komar Consulting, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in network security and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). Brian partners with Microsoft on several ventures, which include developing security-related courseware for Microsoft Training & Certification, authoring material for Microsoft Prescriptive Architecture Guides, and writing PKI white papers for the Microsoft Security team. Brian is a frequent speaker at IT industry conferences such as Microsoft Tech Ed, MCP TechMentor, and Windows & .NET Magazine Connections. Brian lives in Winnipeg, Canada, with his wife Krista Kunz. Developed by senior editors and content managers at Microsoft Corporation.