Hardening Windows
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System administrators know the Internet is a hostile environment. They can't tell when a hacker will attempt to gain access to the SQL server, but they can bet that there will be an attempt soon. Because the operating system is vital to a computer's functioning, and because it's the only layer between the machine's available resources and its users, it's critical that the operating system resist compromise. Hardening Windows is an intermediate to advanced guide to implementing preventative security measures for the Windows operating system, and it's the only book that covers NT, 2000, XP, and 2003. This book is designed to provide a quick and easy checklist-style reference to the steps system administrators need to take to anticipate attacks and compromises, and to harden Windows NT, 2000, XP, and Server 2003 against them.
Ch. 1Some words about hardening1Ch. 2Windows NT security11Ch. 3Windows 2000 security35Ch. 4Windows XP security49Ch. 5Windows server 2003 security71Ch. 6Deploying enterprise security policies85Ch. 7Patch management99Ch. 8Network access quarantine control119Ch. 9Internet information services security137Ch. 10Exchange server 2003 security149Ch. 11Security auditing and event logs163
