Microsoft Vista for IT Security Professionals

This book is designed for the professional system administrators who need to securely deploy Microsoft Vista in their networks. Readers will not only learn about the new security features of Vista, but they will learn how to safely integrate Vista with their existing wired and wireless network infrastructure and safely deploy with their existing applications and databases. The book begins with a discussion of Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing Initiative and Vista's development cycle, which was like none other in Microsoft's history. Expert authors will separate the hype from the reality of Vista's preparedness to withstand the 24 x 7 attacks it will face from malicious attackers as the world's #1 desktop operating system. The book has a companion CD which contains hundreds of working scripts and utilities to help administrators secure their environments.* Microsoft Windows operating systems run more than 90% of the desktop PCs in the world and Vista is the first major Windows release in more than 5 years * This is currently the only book on Windows Vista Security * The companion CD contains hundreds of working scripts and utilities to help administrators secure their environments.

Table of Contents:
Technical Editor Foreword Contributor Foreword About the Companion Material Chapter 1: Microsoft Vista: An Overview Introduction The User Interface Internet Explorer 7 Summary Solutions Fast Track Frequently Asked Questions Chapter 2: Microsoft Vista: The Battle Against Malware Lives On Introduction Malware Fundamentals Improvements in Internet Explorer 7 Windows Security Center Windows Defender Summary Solutions Fast Track Frequently Asked Questions Chapter 3: Microsoft Vista: Securing User Access Introduction Access Control Fundamentals Improving the Logon Architecture User Account Control Remote Assistance Network Access Protection Summary Solutions Fast Track Frequently Asked Questions Chapter 4: Microsoft Vista: Trusted Platform Module Services Introduction Understanding the TPM Configuring and Managing the TPM on a Stand-Alone System Configuring and Managing the TPM in an Enterprise Environment TPM Applications Understanding the Security Implications of the TPM Summary Solutions Fast Track Frequently Asked Questions Chapter 5: Microsoft Vista: Data Protection Introduction Rights Management Encrypting File System Whole-Disk Encryption PatchGuard Summary Solutions Fast Track Frequently Asked Questions Chapter 6: Microsoft Vista: Networking Essentials Introduction Not Your Father’s TCP/IP Stack Using the Network and Sharing Center Using the Network Map Working with the Windows Firewall Summary Solutions Fast Track Frequently Asked Questions Chapter 7: Microsoft Vista: Wireless World Introduction What’s New with Wireless in Vista? Wireless Security Network Group Policy Enhancements Configuring Wireless Security in Vista Summary Solutions Fast Track Frequently Asked Questions Chapter 8: Microsoft Vista: Windows Mail Introduction Comparing Windows Mail with Outlook Express Phishing Filter Junk Mail Filter Instant Search Summary Solutions Fast Track Frequently Asked Questions Chapter 9: Microsoft Vista: Update and Monitoring Services Introduction Using Windows Update Using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and Vista Using Systems Management Server and Vista Using Microsoft Operations Manager and Vista Using Third-Party Tools with Vista Summary Solutions Fast Track Frequently Asked Questions Chapter 10: Disaster Recovery with Exchange Server 2007 Introduction Backing Up Exchange 2007 Using Windows 2003 Backup Restoring Exchange 2007 Storage Groups and Databases Using Windows 2003 Backup Repairing a Corrupt or Damaged Exchange 2007 Database Using Eseutil Recovering an Exchange 2007 Server Using the RecoverServer Switch Recovering an Exchange 2007 Cluster Using the RecoverCMS Switch Summary Solutions Fast Track Frequently Asked Questions Appendix A: Microsoft Vista: The International Community Microsoft vs. The World: What’s the Issue? Microsoft Vista: The EU Fixes Microsoft and Japan Microsoft Vista: The Korean Fixes Notes and Sources Summary Appendix B: Microsoft Vista: The EULA Introduction Criticism and Change Benchmark Testing Virtualization Notes and Sources Summary Index

About the Author :
Tony Piltzecker (CISSP, MCSE, CCNA, CCVP, Check Point CCSA, Citrix CCA), is an independent consultant based in Boston, MA. Tony's specialties include network security design, Microsoft operating system and applications architecture, as well as Cisco IP Telephony implementations. Tony’s background includes positions as Systems Practice Manager for Presidio Networked Solutions, IT Manager for SynQor Inc, Network Architect for Planning Systems, Inc, and Senior Networking Consultant with Integrated Information Systems. Along with his various certifications, Tony holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration.