NT Network Security +CD

Strebe, M

ISBN 10: 0782124259 / ISBN 13: 9780782124255

Published by John Wiley & Sons, 1998

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: NT Network Security +CD
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0782124259
• ISBN 13: 9780782124255
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 1655.6 grams

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Synopsis

Malevolent hackers, disgruntled employees, acts of nature--what could bring your NT network to its knees? Find out with the second edition of this comprehensive guide to NT security. Practical examples show you how to identify and defend against real security threats, whether your network handles two users or two thousand. Learn how to attack your own NT network and servers to identify weak links; inoculate your servers and clients against viruses; secure data against theft and corruption; and protect equipment from theft or malicious damage. Includes special coverage of Internet- and intranet-related security issues.

Review

A massive volume covering a decidedly massive topic, NT 4 Network Security is a well-constructed collection of network-security jewels. The book starts out by breaking down basic security concepts and terminology, such as data theft, data communication security, and file system security. Subsequent portions discuss larger and more Windows NT-specific topics, such as Virtual Private Networking using the Microsoft Point to Point Tunneling Protocol and potential BackOffice security holes. In addition, the authors deal heavily with the issue of creating a coherent and logical corporate security policy. Not only do they weave policy suggestions into the book, but they also devote a chapter and appendix exclusively to the subject.

In addition to its content, the design of this book is especially nifty. The pages are studded with tips, terminology, and reality-check sidebars. These contain such nuggets as the URL for the Microsoft Web site, which has software updates to fix security holes in Windows NT that diligent anti-Microsoft hackers have unearthed. They also contain anecdotal data mined from many collective years of consulting experience. (The implied message is to learn from the mistakes of others.) This volume's five appendices are also super-handy. One contains a list of Windows NT security utilities, another features a wealth of online resources, and yet another tackles the security enhancements in Windows NT 5 (now called Windows 2000). --Sarah L. Roberts-Witt