Windows Server® 2012 Unleashed

Securing DHCP

DHCP by default is an unsecure service and should be treated as such. For example, in a basic DHCP deployment, if a malicious user gains access to the physical network or a wireless network that the DHCP server provides IP addresses leases for, that user can quickly get on the network and begin to try and hack and communicate with the organizations’ systems. Wireless networks get hacked every day, but that is a different topic. Getting access to physical connectivity is less likely, but when it occurs the same risk is presented. This is why every DHCP implementation should include some form of security or frequent auditing. You can secure DHCP services through a number of Windows Server 2012 DHCP server features outlined previously ...