Windows 2000 Security Technology

Author: Roberta Bragg
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Publication Date: 2002-01-01
Features: This book approaches the topic from a practical perspective, comprehensively introducing information system security for Windows 2000, covering a wealth of tools, features, and structural information related to Windows 2000 security. The book is divided into four parts, respectively introducing basic concepts and definitions of security, protection of operating system security, protection of local network security, and protection of actual network security. The content includes: an introduction to cryptography, related security protocols, public key systems and their establishment process, Kerberos, the Encrypted File System (EFS), NTFS, security policies, and security tools. Additionally, it covers the security management and protection of Windows 2000 domains, protection for lower-level Windows clients, and the new distributed file system. Finally, it delves into the use of RADIUS and RRAS to protect remote access, Web security, and interoperability. The book explains concepts through case studies, with smooth and easy-to-understand writing. It is suitable for network administrators managing and supporting Windows 2000, managers looking to upgrade their networks to Windows 2000, and professionals in system security and auditing. No prior knowledge of Windows NT and its security or cryptography is required, but a basic understanding of networking is necessary.