How To Cheat At Designing Security For A Windows Server 2003 Network

Author : Chris Ruston,Chris Peiris
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2005-12-15
Category : Computers
ISBN : 008048896X

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How to Cheat at Designing Security for a Windows Server 2003 Network by Chris Ruston,Chris Peiris Pdf

Windows 2003 Server is unquestionably the dominant enterprise level operating system in the industry, with 95% of all companies running it. And for the last tow years, over 50% of all product upgrades have been security related. Securing Windows Server, according to bill gates, is the company's #1 priority. While considering the security needs of your organiztion, you need to balance the human and the technical in order to create the best security design for your organization. Securing a Windows Server 2003 enterprise network is hardly a small undertaking, but it becomes quite manageable if you approach it in an organized and systematic way. This includes configuring software, services, and protocols to meet an organization’s security needs. * The Perfect Guide if "System Administrator is NOT your primary job function * Avoid "time drains" configuring the many different security standards built into Windows 2003 * Secure VPN and Extranet Communications

Author : Rob Amini
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8184041764

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How to Cheat at Designing Security for a Windows Server 2003 Network by Rob Amini Pdf

Author : Melissa M. Meyer,Michael Cross,Hal Kurz,Brian Barber
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2006-02-08
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0080500927

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How to Cheat at Designing a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure by Melissa M. Meyer,Michael Cross,Hal Kurz,Brian Barber Pdf

Windows 2003 Server is unquestionably the dominant enterprise level operating system in the industry, with 95% of all companies running it. And for the last tow years, over 50% of all product upgrades have been security related. Securing Windows Server, according to bill gates, is the company's #1 priority. The book will start off by teaching readers to create the conceptual design of their Active Directory infrastructure by gathering and analyzing business and technical requirements. Next, readers will create the logical design for an Active Directory infrastructure. Here the book starts to drill deeper and focus on aspects such as group policy design. Finally, readers will learn to create the physical design for an active directory and network Infrastructure including DNS server placement; DC and GC placements and Flexible Single Master Operations (FSMO) role placement. The next book in our best selling and critically acclaimed How to Cheat series. This is the perfect book for users who have already purchased How to Cheat at Managing Windows 2003 Small Business Server. * Active Directory is the market leader in the directory services space, and 57% of all Microsoft corporate customers have deployed AD * Follows Syngress's proven "How To Cheat" methodology * Companion Web site offers dozens of templates, "Cheat Sheets", and checklists for readers

Author : Ira Winkler
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2011-04-18
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780080554747

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Zen and the Art of Information Security by Ira Winkler Pdf

While security is generally perceived to be a complicated and expensive process, Zen and the Art of Information Security makes security understandable to the average person in a completely non-technical, concise, and entertaining format. Through the use of analogies and just plain common sense, readers see through the hype and become comfortable taking very simple actions to secure themselves. Even highly technical people have misperceptions about security concerns and will also benefit from Ira Winkler’s experiences making security understandable to the business world. Mr. Winkler is one of the most popular and highly rated speakers in the field of security, and lectures to tens of thousands of people a year. Zen and the Art of Information Security is based on one of his most well received international presentations. Written by an internationally renowned author of Spies Among Us who travels the world making security presentations to tens of thousands of people a year This short and concise book is specifically for the business, consumer, and technical user short on time but looking for the latest information along with reader friendly analogies Describes the REAL security threats that you have to worry about, and more importantly, what to do about them

Author : Seth Fogie,Jeremiah Grossman,Robert Hansen,Anton Rager,Petko D. Petkov
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 479 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2011-04-18
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780080553405

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XSS Attacks by Seth Fogie,Jeremiah Grossman,Robert Hansen,Anton Rager,Petko D. Petkov Pdf

A cross site scripting attack is a very specific type of attack on a web application. It is used by hackers to mimic real sites and fool people into providing personal data. XSS Attacks starts by defining the terms and laying out the ground work. It assumes that the reader is familiar with basic web programming (HTML) and JavaScript. First it discusses the concepts, methodology, and technology that makes XSS a valid concern. It then moves into the various types of XSS attacks, how they are implemented, used, and abused. After XSS is thoroughly explored, the next part provides examples of XSS malware and demonstrates real cases where XSS is a dangerous risk that exposes internet users to remote access, sensitive data theft, and monetary losses. Finally, the book closes by examining the ways developers can avoid XSS vulnerabilities in their web applications, and how users can avoid becoming a victim. The audience is web developers, security practitioners, and managers. XSS Vulnerabilities exist in 8 out of 10 Web sites The authors of this book are the undisputed industry leading authorities Contains independent, bleeding edge research, code listings and exploits that can not be found anywhere else

Author : Steve Manzuik,Ken Pfeil,Andrew Gold
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2006-12-02
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780080512532

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Network Security Assessment: From Vulnerability to Patch by Steve Manzuik,Ken Pfeil,Andrew Gold Pdf

This book will take readers from the discovery of vulnerabilities and the creation of the corresponding exploits, through a complete security assessment, all the way through deploying patches against these vulnerabilities to protect their networks. This is unique in that it details both the management and technical skill and tools required to develop an effective vulnerability management system. Business case studies and real world vulnerabilities are used through the book. It starts by introducing the reader to the concepts of a vulnerability management system. Readers will be provided detailed timelines of exploit development, vendors’ time to patch, and corporate path installations. Next, the differences between security assessment s and penetration tests will be clearly explained along with best practices for conducting both. Next, several case studies from different industries will illustrate the effectiveness of varying vulnerability assessment methodologies. The next several chapters will define the steps of a vulnerability assessment including: defining objectives, identifying and classifying assets, defining rules of engagement, scanning hosts, and identifying operating systems and applications. The next several chapters provide detailed instructions and examples for differentiating vulnerabilities from configuration problems, validating vulnerabilities through penetration testing. The last section of the book provides best practices for vulnerability management and remediation. * Unique coverage detailing both the management and technical skill and tools required to develop an effective vulnerability management system * Vulnerability management is rated the #2 most pressing concern for security professionals in a poll conducted by Information Security Magazine * Covers in the detail the vulnerability management lifecycle from discovery through patch.

Author : Mark Osborne
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2006-08-22
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0080508286

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How to Cheat at Managing Information Security by Mark Osborne Pdf

This is the only book that covers all the topics that any budding security manager needs to know! This book is written for managers responsible for IT/Security departments from mall office environments up to enterprise networks. These individuals do not need to know about every last bit and byte, but they need to have a solid understanding of all major, IT security issues to effectively manage their departments. This book is designed to cover both the basic concepts of security, non – technical principle and practices of security and provides basic information about the technical details of many of the products - real products, not just theory. Written by a well known Chief Information Security Officer, this book gives the information security manager all the working knowledge needed to: • Design the organization chart of his new security organization • Design and implement policies and strategies • Navigate his way through jargon filled meetings • Understand the design flaws of his E-commerce and DMZ infrastructure * A clearly defined guide to designing the organization chart of a new security organization and how to implement policies and strategies * Navigate through jargon filled meetings with this handy aid * Provides information on understanding the design flaws of E-commerce and DMZ infrastructure

Author : Angela Orebaugh,Gilbert Ramirez,Jay Beale
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2006-12-18
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780080506012

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Wireshark & Ethereal Network Protocol Analyzer Toolkit by Angela Orebaugh,Gilbert Ramirez,Jay Beale Pdf

Ethereal is the #2 most popular open source security tool used by system administrators and security professionals. This all new book builds on the success of Syngress’ best-selling book Ethereal Packet Sniffing. Wireshark & Ethereal Network Protocol Analyzer Toolkit provides complete information and step-by-step Instructions for analyzing protocols and network traffic on Windows, Unix or Mac OS X networks. First, readers will learn about the types of sniffers available today and see the benefits of using Ethereal. Readers will then learn to install Ethereal in multiple environments including Windows, Unix and Mac OS X as well as building Ethereal from source and will also be guided through Ethereal’s graphical user interface. The following sections will teach readers to use command-line options of Ethereal as well as using Tethereal to capture live packets from the wire or to read saved capture files. This section also details how to import and export files between Ethereal and WinDump, Snort, Snoop, Microsoft Network Monitor, and EtherPeek. The book then teaches the reader to master advanced tasks such as creating sub-trees, displaying bitfields in a graphical view, tracking requests and reply packet pairs as well as exclusive coverage of MATE, Ethereal’s brand new configurable upper level analysis engine. The final section to the book teaches readers to enable Ethereal to read new Data sources, program their own protocol dissectors, and to create and customize Ethereal reports. Ethereal is the #2 most popular open source security tool, according to a recent study conducted by insecure.org Syngress' first Ethereal book has consistently been one of the best selling security books for the past 2 years

Author : Harlan Carvey
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2007-06-05
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0080556442

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Windows Forensic Analysis DVD Toolkit by Harlan Carvey Pdf

Windows Forensic Analysis DVD Toolkit addresses and discusses in-depth forensic analysis of Windows systems. The book takes the reader to a whole new, undiscovered level of forensic analysis for Windows systems, providing unique information and resources not available anywhere else. This book covers both live and post-mortem response collection and analysis methodologies, addressing material that is applicable to law enforcement, the federal government, students, and consultants. This book also brings this material to the doorstep of system administrators, who are often the front line troops when an incident occurs, but due to staffing and budgets do not have the necessary knowledge to effectively respond. All disc-based content for this title is now available on the Web. Contains information about Windows forensic analysis that is not available anywhere else. Much of the information is a result of the author’s own unique research and work Contains working code/programs, in addition to sample files for the reader to work with, that are not available anywhere else The companion DVD for the book contains significant, unique materials (movies, spreadsheet, code, etc.) not available any place else

Author : Anthony Piltzecker
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2006-03-01
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0080488463

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How to Cheat at Managing Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 by Anthony Piltzecker Pdf

Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) is a network monitoring tool that provides enterprise-class event and performance management for Windows Server System technologies. MOM's event and performance management tools discover problems before system administrators would ever find them, thereby enabling administrators to lower their costs of operations and simplify management of their Windows Server System infrastructure. MOM can notify system administrators of overloaded processors, depleted memory, or failed network connections affecting their Windows servers long before these problems bother users. Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) 2005 delivers open and scalable enterprise-class operational management by providing comprehensive event management, proactive monitoring and alerting, reporting and trend analysis, and system and application specific knowledge and tasks to improve the manageability of Windows Server System environments, including Windows, Exchange, SQL, IIS, Active Directory etc. * A users guide to Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) enabling a cost reduction and simplification in managing your Windows Server System Infrastructure * Companion Web site for book offers dozens of customized scripts and tools for automating MOM 2005 and many other Windows Server products * There is no other compact resource like this for this core, Microsoft Server product

Author : Debra Littlejohn Shinder,Thomas W Shinder
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2006-03-16
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0080488951

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How to Cheat at Configuring ISA Server 2004 by Debra Littlejohn Shinder,Thomas W Shinder Pdf

How to Cheat at Configuring ISA (Internet Security and Acceleration) Server 2004 meets the needs of system administrators for a concise, step-by-step guide to getting one of Microsoft's most complex server products up and running. While books twice its size may be perfect for network designers and security specialists, this is written for the person in the trenches actually running the network day to day. How to Cheat at Configuring ISA Server 2004 is written for the vast majority of Windows System Administrators with too much to do and too little time in which to do it. Unlike books twice its size, this is a concise, to-the-point guide. * Administrators daily jobs - too many mission critical tasks in too little time. A quick reference to ISA Server * Written by Dr. Tom Shinder, the undisputed authority on Installing, Configuring, Managing and Troubleshooting ISA Server * Includes independent advice on when the "Microsoft Way" works, and when another approach might be more appropriate to your situation

Author : Josh Shaul,Aaron Ingram
Publisher : Syngress
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2011-08-31
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780080555669

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Practical Oracle Security by Josh Shaul,Aaron Ingram Pdf

This is the only practical, hands-on guide available to database administrators to secure their Oracle databases. This book will help the DBA to assess their current level of risk as well as their existing security posture. It will then provide practical, applicable knowledge to appropriately secure the Oracle database. The only practical, hands-on guide for securing your Oracle database published by independent experts. Your Oracle database does not exist in a vacuum, so this book shows you how to securely integrate your database into your enterprise.

Author : Henrik Walther
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04-18
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0080554202

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How to Cheat at Configuring Exchange Server 2007 by Henrik Walther Pdf

The Perfect Reference for the Multitasked System Administrators The new version of Exchange is an ambitious overhaul that tries to balance the growing needs for performance, cost effectiveness, and security. For the average system administrator, it will present a difficult migration path from earlier versions and a vexing number of new features. How to Cheat will help you get Exchange Server 2007 up and running as quickly and safely as possible. • Understand Exchange 2007 Prerequisites Review hardware and software requirements, Active Directory requirements, and more. • Manage Recipient Filtering Create a custom MMC that contains the Exchange 2007 Recipients work center, which can be used, for example, by the helpdesk staff in your organization. • Manage Outlook Anywhere Outlook Anywhere makes it possible for your end users to remotely access their mailboxes from the Internet using their full Outlook clients. • Manage Outlook Web Access 2007 See how Outlook Web Access 2007 was completely rewritten in managed code to make it scale even better. • Use the Exchange 2007 Queue Viewer You can now view information about queues and examine the messages held within them. • Master Powerful Out-of-the-Box Spam Protection The Edge Transport server supports SMTP, provides several antispam filtering agents, and supports antivirus extensibility. • Manage a Single-Copy Cluster-Based Setup SCC-based cluster provides service failover and still has a single point of failure when it comes to the databases. • Recover Mailbox Databases Use the improved database portability feature to port and recover a Mailbox database to any server in the Exchange 2007 organization. Essential information for the multi-tasked System Administrator charged perform everyday tasks Includes the latest coverage of the major new release of Exchange Server Emphasizes best-practice security measures for all areas and in particular the area of remote access via Outlook

Author : Brien Posey
Publisher : Syngress
Page : 800 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2011-04-18
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0080877915

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The Real MCTS/MCITP Exam 70-649 Prep Kit by Brien Posey Pdf

This exam is designed to validate Windows Server 2003 Microsoft Certified Systems Administrators (MCSEs) AD, Network Infrastructure, and Application Platform Technical Specialists skills. The object of this exam is to validate only the skills that are are different from the existing MCSE skills. This exam will fulfill the Windows Server 2008 Technology Specialist requirements of Exams 70-640, 70-642, and 70-643. The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) on Windows Server 2008 credential is intended for information technology (IT) professionals who work in the complex computing environment of medium to large companies. The MCTS candidate should have at least one year of experience implementing and administering a network operating system in an environment that has the following characteristics: 250 to 5,000 or more users; three or more physical locations; and three or more domain controllers. MCTS candidates will manage network services and resources such as messaging, a database, file and print, a proxy server, a firewall, the Internet, an intranet, remote access, and client computer management. In addition MCTS candidates must understant connectivity requirements such as connecting branch offices and individual users in remote locations to the corporate network and connecting corporate networks to the Internet. * THE independent source of exam day tips, techniques, and warnings not available from Microsoft * Comprehensive study guide guarantees 100% coverage of all Microsoft's exam objectives * Interactive FastTrack e-learning modules help simplify difficult exam topics * Two full-function ExamDay practice exams guarantee double coverage of all exam objectives * Free download of audio FastTracks for use with iPods or other MP3 players * 1000 page "DRILL DOWN" reference for comprehensive topic review

Author : Chris Hurley,Russ Rogers,Frank Thornton
Publisher : Syngress
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Computers
ISBN : 159749111X

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WarDriving and Wireless Penetration Testing by Chris Hurley,Russ Rogers,Frank Thornton Pdf

"WarDriving and Wireless Penetration Testing" brings together the premiere wireless penetration testers to outline how successful penetration testing of wireless networks is accomplished, as well as how to defend against these attacks.