Windows XP Professional Security

This book is the operators manual for Windows XP security--dont boot up without it. --Joel Scambray, Senior Director of Security, Microsoft MSN, and best-selling author of Hacking Exposed, Hacking Exposed Windows 2000, and Hacking Exposed Web Applications

The authors clearly demonstrate a masters understanding of the Windows operating system that is certain to make this a must-have book. --Stephen Northcutt, SANS Institute

Get comprehensive security coverage of Windows XP Professional--the most security-focused Microsoft OS yet--from this definitive resource. Learn how default security has been strengthened and how familiar security features from Windows 2000 have been completely reworked, including options to restrict anonymous access, redefine the Everyone group, force Guest network logons, utilize blank password restrictions, and much more. Also, the new and enhanced security features of Windows XP, including Software Restriction Policies, Internet Connection Firewall, Group Policy, and wireless networking are covered in detail. This comprehensive reference will be invaluable in your daily work with Microsofts newest security technologies. Dont miss this chance to fully understand Windows XP security in a Windows 2000 or Windows .NET domain.

• Configure security policies effectively
  
• Manage GPOs in mixed Windows XP and Windows 2000 environments
  
• Uncover the registry inside and out with need-to-know security lockdowns and hacks
  
• Utilize new EFS features with learned best security practices
  
• Overcome wireless threats using IPSec and 801.1x practical solutions
  
• Understand how the .NET Framework implements policies across managed code
  
• Work with Active Directory, Group Policies, and IPSec using the new features available in Windows XP and Windows .NET
  
• Reveal powerful new Software Restriction Policies in action using practical examples
  
• Prevent DoS attacks through firewall best practices and the new ICF and ICS
  
• Get problem-solving techniques and methodologies for penetration testing and incident response
  

Contents            

  PART I: Securing the OS
   Ch. 1: Configuring Security Policies
   Ch. 2: Hacking the Windows XP Registry
   Ch. 3: FileSystem Security
   Ch. 4: Additional Security Configurations
   Ch. 5: User/Group Management
   Ch. 6: Authentication Protocols

  PART II: Network Security
   Ch. 7: IPSec and VPNs
   Ch. 8: Firewalls and Intrusion Detection
   Ch. 9: Wireless Networking Defenses

  PART III: Windows.NET Active Directory, Framework & Application Security
   Ch. 10: Windows.NET Domains and Active Directory
   Ch. 11: Windows.NET Framework for Administration
   Ch. 12: IIS, Exchange, and SQL Server

  PART IV: Managing Security Remotely with Useful Tools and Scripting Technologies
   Ch. 13: Remote Administration
   Ch. 14: Keeping Your Network Secure/Up to Date with Tools
   Ch. 15: WSH, VBScripting, ADSI and WMI for Security
   Ch. 16: Penetration Tests and Vulnerability Assessments
   Ch. 17: Incident Response and Disaster Recovery

  PART VII: Appendices
    Appendix A: The Future of Windows: Longhorn & Blackcomb
    Appendix B: Useful Web sites and Resources