Microsoft Windows Security Inside Out for Windows XP and Windows 2000

by Bott, Ed; Siechert, Carl

• ISBN13: 9780735616325
• ISBN10: 0735616329
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-09-14
• Publisher: Microsoft Pr

Summary

Hey, you know your way around a desktop-so now dig into the Windows operating system and really put its security features to work! Covering Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, and Windows 2000 Professional, this supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, checklists, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds-all in concise, fast-answers format. Learn the essential tools and techniques for tightening up security on your personal computer or network, including ways to fend off viruses, hackers, spam, denial-of-service attacks, and other threats. Discover how to button up your Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), remote access, and wireless networking services. And take ultimate control of security with advanced solutions such as file encryption, port blocking, Internet Protocol Security, group policies, and tamper-proofing the Registry.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Windows Security Essentials	1	(252)
Computer Security: Are You at Risk?	3	(20)
Windows Security Tools and Techniques	23	(38)
Managing User Accounts and Passwords	61	(54)
Installing and Using Digital Certificates	115	(30)
Securing a Shared Computer	145	(46)
Preventing Data Loss	191	(40)
Keeping Your System Secure	231	(22)
Part 2 Protecting Your Personal Computer	253	(220)
Making Internet Explorer Safer	255	(38)
Stopping Viruses, Worms, and Trojan Horses	293	(38)
Keeping Your E-Mail Secure	331	(32)
Blocking Spam	363	(34)
Fighting Hacker Attacks	397	(30)
Protecting Your Privacy	427	(46)
Part 3 Protecting a Network	473	(84)
Network Security 101	475	(38)
Sharing an Internet Connection	513	(24)
Wireless Networking and Remote Access	537	(20)
Part 4 Extreme Security	557	(140)
Securing Ports and Protocols	559	(44)
Encrypting Files and Folders	603	(30)
Managing Security Through Group Policy and Security Templates	633	(46)
Monitoring Security Events	679	(18)
Part 5 Appendix	697
The Ten Immutable Laws of Security	699