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This book approaches security from the perspective of the Windows NT-which is becoming the operating of choice for companies-and addresses key issues such as protected features available within NT, as well as potential security holes. The author shows how to develop security strategies on Windows NT networks, and how to keep a watchful eye on illicit activity that might indicate the prescene of hackers. Readers will learn how to create defensive strategies and will become familiar with different security protocols. They will also learn about encryption techniques and viruses, and the ins and outs of constructing firewalls. The book also covers electronic commerce and security for business transactions, as well as monitoring tools. Synopsis
Sheldon's guide approaches security from the perspective of the Windows NT and addresses key issues such as protective features available within NT as well as potential security holes. Readers learn how to create defensive strategies and become familiar with different security protocols. From the Back Cover
Your Secret Weapon in the Network War If you think your network is secure, think again. While Windows NT is one of the most secure network operating systems on the market, you need to fully understand and properly implement its security features to build strong network defenses. Threats are everywhere, from internal rogue users and administrators, to Internet hackers, to accidents of nature. Attaining good network security starts by focusing on security issues and solutions. The Windows NT Security Handbook helps you do just that. Through diligent research and testing, Tom Sheldon brings you essential information to help you start defending your network right away. In the Windows NT Security Handbook, you'll learn about the following: Security holes in Windows NT and how to avoid or fix them; Techniques that hackers use to break into network systems; Analyzing, evaluating, and monitoring the security of your system; How to implement user accounts and file systems permissions with strong security in mind; Protecting wide area networks that span the globe; Securing remote and mobile-platform, multi-application environments; Building Internet firewall defenses on Windows NT Server Platforms; Encryption, electronic commerce security, virus control, and more. Security is a major problem with modern networks and should be the number one concern of network administrators everywhere. With the Windows NT Security Handbook, Tom Sheldon provides reliable insight that will help you fortify your Windows NT network, insight that will help you fortify your Windows NT Security Handbook. Back to Security
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