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Book Synopsis
Today's uber viruses, worms, and trojans may seem more damaging than ever, but the attacking malware and malicious hackers are using the same tricks they always have. With this book, Microsoft MVP Roger Grimes exposes the real threat to Windows computers and offers practical guidance to secure those systems.

Table of Contents
Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

Part I: The Basics in Depth.

Chapter 1: Windows Attacks.

Chapter 2: Conventional and Unconventional Defenses.

Chapter 3: NTFS Permissions 101.

Part II: OS Hardening.

Chapter 4: Preventing Password Crackers.

Chapter 5: Protecting High-Risk Files.

Chapter 6: Protecting High-Risk Registry Entries.

Chapter 7: Tightening Services.

Chapter 8: Using IPSec.

Part III: Application Security.

Chapter 9: Stopping Unauthorized Execution.

Chapter 10: Securing Internet Explorer.

Chapter 11: Protecting E-mail.

Chapter 12: IIS Security.

Chapter 13: Using Encrypting File System.

Part IV: Automating Security.

Chapter 14: Group Policy Explained.

Chapter 15: Designing a Secure Active Directory Infrastructure.

Book Summary.

Index.

Professional Windows Desktop and Server Hardening

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      Book details

      Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Published 12 May 2006
      ISBN-13 9780764599903
      978-0764599903
      ISBN-10 0764599909
      Also in:
      Computer networking and communications Data encryption Network security

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Today's uber viruses, worms, and trojans may seem more damaging than ever, but the attacking malware and malicious hackers are using the same tricks they always have. With this book, Microsoft MVP Roger Grimes exposes the real threat to Windows computers and offers practical guidance to secure those systems.

      Table of Contents
      Acknowledgments.

      Introduction.

      Part I: The Basics in Depth.

      Chapter 1: Windows Attacks.

      Chapter 2: Conventional and Unconventional Defenses.

      Chapter 3: NTFS Permissions 101.

      Part II: OS Hardening.

      Chapter 4: Preventing Password Crackers.

      Chapter 5: Protecting High-Risk Files.

      Chapter 6: Protecting High-Risk Registry Entries.

      Chapter 7: Tightening Services.

      Chapter 8: Using IPSec.

      Part III: Application Security.

      Chapter 9: Stopping Unauthorized Execution.

      Chapter 10: Securing Internet Explorer.

      Chapter 11: Protecting E-mail.

      Chapter 12: IIS Security.

      Chapter 13: Using Encrypting File System.

      Part IV: Automating Security.

      Chapter 14: Group Policy Explained.

      Chapter 15: Designing a Secure Active Directory Infrastructure.

      Book Summary.

      Index.

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