Synopsis
Most companies run a domain, which controls the lifeblood of the company’s network, security, and resources. The domain model has changed dramatically from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows 2000 and Server 2003. Focusing on the domain controllers and the domain infrastructure itself, Auditing Security and Controls of Windows® Active Directory® Domains, will expose all of the nooks and crannies that need to be audited. This handbook is ideal for those who have never audited a Windows Active Directory domain to those who have done so numerous times. This book will: - Expand your knowledge and push the limits of what your audit program includes. - Solve issues regarding security control points, scope of domain controllers, scope of domains, and target goals. - Teach you the terminology enabling you to able to “talk the talk” with the IT and security administrators, help in the evaluation and analysis of the audit data, and make your audit more efficient. - Pinpoint where each control point resides for a server. - Discuss how to structure the audit with regard to the aspects of the domain. - Lay out a detailed audit plan that will allow you to take the knowledge you learned and put it into action.
About the Author
Derek Melber, MCSE, CISM, is one of the leading technical instructors, authors, and consultants in the nation, with an innate understanding of how to decipher, organize, and communicate complex issues. With a master’s degree from the University of Kansas, Microsoft® Certified Systems Engineer Certification, CISM, A+ Certification, Microsoft® MVP, and 10 years of solution development, training, public speaking, sales, and management experience, he has used his experience and knowledge to write numerous books on Windows Active Directory, Security, Auditing, and certifications. He provides custom training on Windows Security, auditing, Active Directory, Group Policy, and administration. You can also visit his online training for Auditing Windows Security at www.auditlearning.org. He is a contributing editor to ESJ newsletter, RIAG Journal, IT Audit newsletter, and various other publications. He is a frequent speaker at various conferences, including those for The Institute of Internal Auditors, TechMentor, and MISTI. Mr. Melber has taken his years of experience to develop the only Web site dedicated to Windows Auditing and Security, www.auditingwindows.com. The Web site links to his book series on Auditing Windows Security, his publications, and online training. The Web site keeps up on the pulse of Windows security, providing documents, applications, and other resources to the auditing community. He has developed and trained individuals from the most prestigious organizations and corporations around the world, including AT&T, Boeing, Intel, Citibank, Walt Disney, United Airlines, Hewlett-Packard, Compaq, Sony, the Department of Education, all branches of the U.S. military, and even Microsoft® itself.
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