Windows® XP Professional Security

"This book is the operator's manual for Windows XP security—don't boot up without it."—Joel Scambray, Senior Director of Security, Microsoft MSN, and best-selling author of Hacking Exposed, Hacking Exposed Windows 2000, and Hacking Exposed Web Applications"The authors clearly demonstrate a master's understanding of the Windows operating system that is certain to make this a 'must-have' book."—Stephen Northcutt, SANS InstituteGet comprehensive security coverage of Windows XP Professional—the most security-focused Microsoft OS yet—from this definitive resource. Learn how default security has been strengthened and how familiar security features from Windows 2000 have been completely reworked, including options to restrict anonymous access, redefine the "Everyone" group, force Guest network logons, utilize blank password restrictions, and much more. Also, the new and enhanced security features of Windows XP, including Software Restriction Policies, Internet Connection Firewall, Group Policy, and wireless networking are covered in detail. This comprehensive reference will be invaluable in your daily work with Microsoft's newest security technologies. Don't miss this chance to fully unde