Windows 2000 Security

Designed to minimize the steep learning curve the new system might requires, this book provides corporate network managers and security experts with an unbiased, practical guide to security strengths and weaknesses revealed in Windows 2000. Written by certified Microsoft engineer and trainer Richard Schwartz and consultant Sean Mustakas, the book draws heavily on their own testing of Windows 2000, as well as published security issues that reveal important, need-to-know flaws. Richard Schwartz takes the reader through security basics, then uncovers new security features of the operating system including the Active Directory. He also discusses system penetration testing and best practices.