Windows Server® 2012 Unleashed

Understanding the Layered Approach to Server Security

Security works best when it is applied in layers. It is much more difficult to rob a house, for example, if a thief not only has to break through the front door, but also has to fend off an attack dog and disable a home security system. The same concept applies to server security: Multiple layers of security should be applied so that the difficulty in hacking into a system becomes exponentially greater.

Windows Server 2012 seamlessly handles many of the security layers that are required, using Kerberos authentication, NTFS file security, and built-in security tools to provide for a great deal of security right out of the box. Additional security components require that you understand their ...