Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 Insider Solutions

Chapter 1. Securing Windows Server 2003

In this Chapter

• Improved Default Security in Windows 2003

• Securing the Hatches

• Know Who Is Connected Using Two-factor Authentication

• BEST PRACTICE

• Certificate Server Integrity

• Using Templates to Improve Usage and Management

• Patrolling the Configuration

• Securing the File System

• Securing Web Services

• Keeping Files Confidential with EFS

• Bulletproof Scenario

Many challenges face IT administrators. One of today’s biggest tasks is securing the environment. Companies are more permissive about allowing partners to access data on their networks. At the same time, companies are stricter when it comes to securing that data and those communications. The challenge for the IT professional is to strike a balance between usability ...