Windows 2000 Security (Networking)

Due to the necessity of instant communication and data transfer in today's business world, a secure computer network is critical. Security is not just your company's firewall. A more detailed strategy is needed to ward off threats from viruses, hackers, and unauthorized users. Microsoft Windows 2000 Security is your complete guide to system and network administration. It gives you the knowledge to maximize the benefits of the Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced server to keep your network safe and gain a competitive edge! Start by learning the basics of Microsoft Windows 2000 security technologies and then move on to discovering the practical and real-life uses of this operating system. This book contains practice questions based on case studies so you can test your knowledge along the way and easily relate what you learn to your own working environment. Also included is a list of best practices and FAQs that you can immediately put to use to make your network more secure. Cut your business costs with the Microsoft Windows 2000 security services. Windows 2000 simplifies security management, provides consistent and reliable security, supports open standards to Internet-enable businesses, and secures data transferred over a network This book is the first of its kind, offering in-depth coverage of the various security related features of Windows 2000. It revolves around issues that an administrator faces in real-life and caters to individuals who are network administrators and/or involved in designing a network. Microsoft Windows 2000 Security includes a special chapter on secure access to non-Microsoft Clients such as UNIX, Netware, and Macintosh. This book also provides you with information on Windows 2000 Security Features, Network Security Features, Remote Access Security Features, and more. This chapter talks about the basic concepts of security and answers some important security-related questions, such as "What is at risk?", "What are we trying to protect?", "Who are the attackers?", and "Where do they come from?"