Chapter 16. Configuring Security
Security is front-page news today because of break-ins at various Internet sites. People also suffer at the hands of crackers in their e-mail. Computer systems suffer death due to lax security, or, at least, the user suffers loss of data. Let’s just say that security is a passionate subject for some, but a requirement for all.
The press often maligns Microsoft as being too slow in their security efforts. In addition, many members of the press point to every flaw and failed attempt to fix problems to indicate that Microsoft is incompetent. It’s true that Microsoft’s track record isn’t the best in the industry and their solutions for problems are often dubious at best. However, you’ll also find plenty to say about ...
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