Security Strategies in Windows Platforms and Applications, 3rd Edition

Security Administration Overview

Security administration is the process of putting security controls into effect within the IT infrastructure. Security administrators configure and maintain all of the computers and devices to uphold your security policy. While many of a security administrator’s tasks center on Windows server and workstation computers, other devices also require attention. As a security administrator, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that the following hardware components are secure:

• Windows servers

• Windows workstations and mobile devices

• Network connection media

• Network connection devices (hubs, switches, routers, gateways, and firewalls)

• Wireless access points

• Printers

• Shared storage devices

• Scanners

• Any other network ...