Microsoft Windows Security Resource Kit

Now fully updated and revised, this official Microsoft RESOURCE KIT delivers the in-depth information and tools you need to help protect your Windows-based clients, servers, networks, and Internet services. Security experts Ben Smith and Brian Komar, working in conjunction with the Microsoft Security Team, explain how core Windows security internals work and how to assess security threats and vulnerabilities, configure security features, monitor and respond to security events, and effectively apply security technologies and best practices. You’ll find new information on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1, Windows XP Service Pack 2, and Microsoft Office 2003 Editions. And you’ll get essential tools, scripts, templates, and other key resources on the CD. Get in-depth guidance on how to: Build security considerations into the design of Active Directory objects, domains, and forests; manage user accounts and passwords; apply Group Policy NEW—Utilize the Security Configuration Wizard and Windows Update Services Configure TCP/IP and the Windows Firewall, and address the unique security risks of mobile computing and wireless networking Define security settings for domain controllers, IIS 5.0 and 6.0, Windows Terminal Services, and DNS, DHCP, WINS, RAS, and certificate servers NEW—Design an 802.1x authentication infrastructure NEW—Implement the security advances in Microsoft Office 2003 Editions, IIS 6.0, and the latest service packs Perform security assessments and respond to security incidents Manage security and privacy settings for Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer CD features: 20+ tools and scripts, including: Placeholder script Xcacls.vbs—to script file and folder permissions EventcombMT.exe—to collect and search event logs from multiple computers through a GUI Microsoft Encyclopedia of Networking, Second Edition, eBook Microsoft Encyclopedia of Security eBook Bonus content from additional Microsoft Press security books eBook of the complete RESOURCE KIT For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.

Table of Contents:
Applying key principles of security Securing active directory Securing the core operating system Securing common services Managing security updates Planning & performing security assessments & incident responses CD contains 20+ tools & utilities

About the Author :
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.