CHAPTER 6

Server and Network Security

In this chapter, you will

•   Examine different types of security controls

•   Determine how to secure resource access

•   Identify best practices for hardening networks and servers

•   Learn how encryption protects server data

This chapter provides a great reference for technicians responsible for setting up security controls that protect not only servers but also the network environment in which those servers live. A few scary security examples are scattered throughout the chapter to put you in a security frame of mind.

Physical Security Measures

Technological security solutions are great; they solve business problems efficiently and are absolutely required for businesses to remain competitive and safe. ...

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