Windows(R) XP Professional Security - Softcover

Chris Weber; Gary Bahadur

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0072226021 ISBN 13: 9780072226027

Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media, 2002

Synopsis

Get comprehensive coverage of XP Professional security with this definitive and focused resource. Work with firewalls and intrusion detection systems, fully utilize XP’s built-in support tools, manage security remotely, and much more.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

"This book is the operator's manual for Windows XP security--don't boot up without it." --Joel Scambray, Senior Director of Security, Microsoft MSN, and best-selling author of "Hacking Exposed, Hacking Exposed Windows 2000, and "Hacking Exposed Web Applications

"The authors clearly demonstrate a master's understanding of the Windows operating system that is certain to make this a 'must-have' book." --Stephen Northcutt, SANS Institute

Get comprehensive security coverage of Windows XP Professional--the most security-focused Microsoft OS yet--from this definitive resource. Learn how default security has been strengthened and how familiar security features from Windows 2000 have been completely reworked, including options to restrict anonymous access, redefine the "Everyone" group, force Guest network logons, utilize blank password restrictions, and much more. Also, the new and enhanced security features of Windows XP, including Software Restriction Policies, Internet Connection Firewall, Group Policy, and wireless networking are covered in detail. This comprehensive reference will be invaluable in your daily work with Microsoft's newest security technologies. Don't miss this chance to fully understand Windows XP security in a Windows 2000 or Windows .NET domain.Configure security policies effectively Manage GPOs in mixed Windows XP and Windows 2000 environments Uncover the registry inside and out with need-to-know security lockdowns and hacks Utilize new EFS features with learned best security practices Overcome wireless threats using IPSec and 801.1x practical solutions Understand how the .NET Framework implements policies across managed code Work with Active Directory, GroupPolicies, and IPSec using the new features available in Windows XP and Windows .NET Reveal powerful new Software Restriction Policies in action using practical examples Prevent DoS attacks through firewall best practices and the new ICF and ICS Get problem-solving techniques and methodologies for penetration testing and incident response

About the Author:

Gary Bahadur co-founder and Chief Information Officer of Foundstone Inc (http://www.foundstone.com), has been providing security consulting and training services to Foundstone's clients for the past two years and implements the technical infrastructure necessary provide services to Foundstone's clients. Prior to starting Foundstone with his partners, Mr. Bahadur performed security consulting and training services for Fortune 500 companies for Price Waterhouse and Ernst & Young. Mr. Bahadur has been involved with numerous ethical hacking tests and network reviews covering various firewalls, UNIX, Windows NT, Novell networks, Web servers, Internet connectivity and SAP security during the past 7 years. Mr. Bahadur has helped develop the methodologies for network security reviews and security classes. He is a frequent speaker at security conferences and writes for a number of security related publications including Information Security Magazine and SysAdmin Magazine. Mr. Bahadur holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems / Finance from New York University and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

Chris Weber is a Security Consultant at Foundstone, Mr. Weber is adept in many facets of Information Technology and secure network computing. He has performed numerous ethical hacking tests, security architecture reviews, and secure application analyses. Prior to Foundstone, Mr. Weber worked for VisionAir, performing enterprise network assessments and mission critical system implementations for some of the largest Police and Sheriff departments in the USA. Mr. Weber's public work includes course development and advisory board membership at the SANS Institute. He has also been a security tutorial honoraria speaker at the USENIX 10th Annual Security Symposium in 2001, and a co-instructor at Computer Security Institute's 2001 Network Security conference in New Orleans.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0072226021
• ISBN 13: 9780072226027
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 416