Download or read book Auditing Security and Controls of Windows Active Directory Domains written by Derek Melber and published by Iia Research Foundation. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Auditing Security and Controls of Windows Active Directory and Group Policy Objects written by Derek Melber and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Microsoft Windows NT 3 5 written by Microsoft Corporation and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to help managers, network security specialists, auditors and users to understand the control, security and audit implications of the Microsoft Windows NT Server Operating System. The resource serves as a guide to implementing and audit capabilities of Windows NT 3.5.
Download or read book The Definitive Guide to Active Directory Troubleshooting and Auditing written by Don Jones and published by Realtimepublishers.com. This book was released on 2005 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Windows Security Internals written by James Forshaw and published by No Starch Press. This book was released on 2024-04-30 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Power up your Windows security skills with expert guidance, in-depth technical insights, and dozens of real-world vulnerability examples from Google Project Zero’s most renowned researcher! Learn core components of the system in greater depth than ever before, and gain hands-on experience probing advanced Microsoft security systems with the added benefit of PowerShell scripts. Windows Security Internals is a must-have for anyone needing to understand the Windows operating system’s low-level implementations, whether to discover new vulnerabilities or protect against known ones. Developers, devops, and security researchers will all find unparalleled insight into the operating system’s key elements and weaknesses, surpassing even Microsoft’s official documentation. Author James Forshaw teaches through meticulously crafted PowerShell examples that can be experimented with and modified, covering everything from basic resource security analysis to advanced techniques like using network authentication. The examples will help you actively test and manipulate system behaviors, learn how Windows secures files and the registry, re-create from scratch how the system grants access to a resource, learn how Windows implements authentication both locally and over a network, and much more. You’ll also explore a wide range of topics, such as: Windows security architecture, including both the kernel and user-mode applications The Windows Security Reference Monitor (SRM), including access tokens, querying and setting a resource’s security descriptor, and access checking and auditing Interactive Windows authentication and credential storage in the Security Account Manager (SAM) and Active Directory Mechanisms of network authentication protocols, including NTLM and Kerberos In an era of sophisticated cyberattacks on Windows networks, mastering the operating system’s complex security mechanisms is more crucial than ever. Whether you’re defending against the latest cyber threats or delving into the intricacies of Windows security architecture, you’ll find Windows Security Internals indispensable in your efforts to navigate the complexities of today’s cybersecurity landscape.
Download or read book Microsoft Windows NT 4 0 Security Audit and Control written by James G. Jumes and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Security" offers the MIS professional, network architect, administrator, or webmaster a set of guidelines for securing, auditing, and controlling networks running on Windows NT 4.0. A computer security plan that is well thought out, implemented, and monitored makes authorized use of network computers easy and unauthorized use or accidental damage difficult if not impossible. Issues are introduced and explained conceptually, then the reader is walked through tested procedures for establishing a secure installation. Includes 120-day evaluation copy Microsoft Internet Information Server on CD
Download or read book Active Directory written by Rob Botwright and published by Rob Botwright. This book was released on 101-01-01 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 📘 ACTIVE DIRECTORY NETWORK MANAGEMENT BUNDLE 📘 Are you ready to become a master of Active Directory? Look no further! Our comprehensive book bundle has everything you need to excel in managing, securing, troubleshooting, and optimizing your Windows network environment. 🛡️💻 📚 BOOK 1: ACTIVE DIRECTORY ESSENTIALS Perfect for beginners, this guide provides a solid foundation in Windows network management. Learn the basics of Active Directory and gain essential skills for effective network administration. 📚 BOOK 2: MASTERING ACTIVE DIRECTORY Take your skills to the next level with advanced techniques for system administrators. From complex group policy management to designing multi-domain architectures, this book covers it all. 📚 BOOK 3: SECURING ACTIVE DIRECTORY Protect your network assets with proven strategies and best practices for IT security professionals. Discover authentication mechanisms, access control strategies, and audit policies to safeguard your organization's data. 📚 BOOK 4: ACTIVE DIRECTORY TROUBLESHOOTING AND OPTIMIZATION Troubleshoot issues and optimize performance like a pro with expert tips for peak performance and resilience. Keep your Active Directory environment running smoothly with this invaluable resource. 🔒 Don't leave your network vulnerable to cyber threats! Secure, optimize, and troubleshoot with confidence using our Active Directory Network Management Bundle. Get your copy today and unlock the full potential of your Windows network infrastructure! 💪🔍
Download or read book The Administrator Shortcut Guide to Active Directory Security written by Dave Kearns and published by Realtimepublishers.com. This book was released on 2004 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Auditing Your Windows Infrastructure Intranet and Internet Security written by Nwabueze Ohia and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2017-07-10 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The in-depth, authoritative reference for intermediate to advanced IT Audit and IT Security professionals. Following reports of Denial-of-Service attacks and data breaches on large corporation around the world in recent times and its attendant impact on business operations, the need to ensure security of the intranet and internet environment cannot be overemphasized. Considering the widespread use of Windows Operating Systems and other associated services, there is obvious need to ensure security of Windows infrastructure by implementing standard configurations, good internal control systems, enterprise policies as well as promotion of best practices and user awareness within the operating environment. Auditors and other IT Assurance professionals are duty bound to ensure the security of all enterprise systems by instituting a robust internal audit and security assessment process for continuous improvement of good security practices. "Auditing Your Windows Infrastructure, Intranet and Internet Security" by Nwabueze Ohia provides insight to IT Assurance professionals (Information Systems Auditors, Information Systems Controllers, IT/IS Security and IT/IS Risk professionals) on how to successfully conduct audit or security review of Windows infrastructure, intranet and internet environment of their organizations. It first highlighted some of the risks, vulnerabilities, and process/control lapses associated with some Windows systems, Email Infrastructure (Exchange Server) and Active Directory/Domain Controller Infrastructure and how they can impact the security of intranet environment of organizations. This is important to raise the awareness of the reader on inherent risks/vulnerabilities associated with the Windows Infrastructure. Thereafter, it then highlighted the steps to carrying out the audit testing to verify the effectiveness or otherwise of controls around the following; Active Directory/Domain Controller, Exchange Server, TMG/ISA Server, Windows Servers and Workstations, Skype for Business Server, Virtualization Server and DNS Servers. This exhaustive and comprehensive audit program provides a step by step guide on assessing the effectiveness of controls in an organization's intranet and internet to ensure security. The book identified vulnerabilities inherent in Windows infrastructure (servers and services) in conjunction with their implications on confidentiality, integrity and availability of information assets. Detailed audit test procedure to verify the effectiveness of controls build around the system were provided in the book. The audit program covered enterprise policies (IT Security policy, password policy, acceptable use of computer assets policy, network policy, etc.), system administration, security baseline configuration for Windows infrastructure, logical access control and authentication, group policy object (GPO) settings, change management, enterprise log management and correlation, patch management, data loss prevention/endpoint management, vulnerability management, virus control, virtualization, instant messaging and email services, backup and archiving services, spam control, bring-you-own-device policy and administration, among others.
Download or read book Windows Security Monitoring written by Andrei Miroshnikov and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-03-13 with total page 658 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dig deep into the Windows auditing subsystem to monitor for malicious activities and enhance Windows system security Written by a former Microsoft security program manager, DEFCON "Forensics CTF" village author and organizer, and CISSP, this book digs deep into the Windows security auditing subsystem to help you understand the operating system′s event logging patterns for operations and changes performed within the system. Expert guidance brings you up to speed on Windows auditing, logging, and event systems to help you exploit the full capabilities of these powerful components. Scenario–based instruction provides clear illustration of how these events unfold in the real world. From security monitoring and event patterns to deep technical details about the Windows auditing subsystem and components, this book provides detailed information on security events generated by the operating system for many common operations such as user account authentication, Active Directory object modifications, local security policy changes, and other activities. This book is based on the author′s experience and the results of his research into Microsoft Windows security monitoring and anomaly detection. It presents the most common scenarios people should be aware of to check for any potentially suspicious activity. Learn to: Implement the Security Logging and Monitoring policy Dig into the Windows security auditing subsystem Understand the most common monitoring event patterns related to operations and changes in the Microsoft Windows operating system About the Author Andrei Miroshnikov is a former security program manager with Microsoft. He is an organizer and author for the DEFCON security conference "Forensics CTF" village and has been a speaker at Microsoft′s Bluehat security conference. In addition, Andrei is an author of the "Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 Security Auditing and Monitoring Reference" and multiple internal Microsoft security training documents. Among his many professional qualifications, he has earned the (ISC)2 CISSP and Microsoft MCSE: Security certifications.
Download or read book Active Directory For Dummies written by Steve Clines and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-02-18 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your guide to learning Active Directory the quick and easy way Whether you're new to Active Directory (AD) or a savvy system administrator looking to brush up on your skills, Active Directory for Dummies will steer you in the right direction. Since its original release, Microsoft's implementation of the lightweight directory access protocol (LDAP) for the Windows Server line of networking software has become one of the most popular directory service products in the world. If you're involved with the design and support of Microsoft directory services and/or solutions, you're in the right place. This comprehensive guide starts by showing you the basics of AD, so you can utilize its structures to simplify your life and secure your digital environment. From there, you'll discover how to exert fine-grained control over groups, assets, security, permissions, and policies on a Windows network and efficiently configure, manage, and update the network. With coverage of security improvements, significant user interface changes, and updates to the AD scripting engine, password policies, accidental object deletion protection, and more, this plain-English book has everything you need to know. You'll learn how to: Navigate the functions and structures of AD Understand business and technical requirements to determine goals Become familiar with physical components like site links, network services, and site topology Manage and monitor new features, AD replication, and schema management Maintain AD databases Avoid common AD mistakes that can undermine network security With chapters on the ten most important points about AD design, ten online resources, and ten troubleshooting tips, this user-friendly book really is your one-stop guide to setting up, working with, and making the most of Active Directory. Get your copy of Active Directory For Dummies and get to work.
Download or read book Active Directory written by Brian Desmond and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2008-11-24 with total page 868 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To help you take full advantage of Active Directory, this fourth edition of this bestselling book gives you a thorough grounding in Microsoft's network directory service. With Active Directory, you'll learn how to design, manage, and maintain an AD infrastructure, whether it's for a small business network or a multinational enterprise with thousands of resources, services, and users. This detailed and highly accurate volume covers Active Directory from its origins in Windows 2000 through Windows Server 2008. But unlike typical dry references, Active Directory presents concepts in an easy-to-understand, narrative style. With this book, you will: Get a complete review of all the new Windows 2008 features Learn how Active Directory works with Exchange and PowerShell Take advantage of the updated scripting and programming chapters to automate AD tasks Learn how to be more efficient with command-line tools Grasp concepts easily with the help of numerous screenshots and diagrams Ideal for administrators, IT professionals, project managers, and programmers alike, Active Directory is not only for people getting started with AD, it's also for experienced users who need to stay up-to-date with the latest AD features in Windows Server 2008. It is no wonder this guide is the bestselling AD resource available.
Download or read book Mastering Active Directory for Windows Server 2008 written by John A. Price and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-06-30 with total page 871 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find all the information you need to manage and maintain Active Directory in Mastering Active Directory for Windows Server® 2008, an in-depth guide updated with over 300 pages of new material. Revised to address the new components, enhancements, and capabilities brought by Windows Server 2008 to the directory services, this book covers domain name system design, Active Directory forest and domain design, maintaining organizational units, managing group policy, implementing best practices, and more. Expect high-level coverage of the new version of Microsoft's powerful user authentication and authorization tool, fully updated for Windows Server 2008.
Download or read book Mastering Active Directory written by Dishan Francis and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2017-06-30 with total page 721 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Become a master at managing enterprise identity infrastructure by leveraging Active Directory About This Book Manage your Active Directory services for Windows Server 2016 effectively Automate administrative tasks in Active Directory using PowerShell Manage your organization's network with ease Who This Book Is For If you are an Active Directory administrator, system administrator, or network professional who has basic knowledge of Active Directory and are looking to gain expertise in this topic, this is the book for you. What You Will Learn Explore the new features in Active Directory Domain Service 2016 Automate AD tasks with PowerShell Get to know the advanced functionalities of the schema Learn about Flexible Single Master Operation (FSMO) roles and their placement Install and migrate Active directory from older versions to Active Directory 2016 Manage Active Directory objects using different tools and techniques Manage users, groups, and devices effectively Design your OU structure in the best way Audit and monitor Active Directory Integrate Azure with Active Directory for a hybrid setup In Detail Active Directory is a centralized and standardized system that automates networked management of user data, security, and distributed resources and enables interoperation with other directories. If you are aware of Active Directory basics and want to gain expertise in it, this book is perfect for you. We will quickly go through the architecture and fundamentals of Active Directory and then dive deep into the core components, such as forests, domains, sites, trust relationships, OU, objects, attributes, DNS, and replication. We will then move on to AD schemas, global catalogs, LDAP, RODC, RMS, certificate authorities, group policies, and security best practices, which will help you gain a better understanding of objects and components and how they can be used effectively. We will also cover AD Domain Services and Federation Services for Windows Server 2016 and all their new features. Last but not least, you will learn how to manage your identity infrastructure for a hybrid-cloud setup. All this will help you design, plan, deploy, manage operations on, and troubleshoot your enterprise identity infrastructure in a secure, effective manner. Furthermore, I will guide you through automating administrative tasks using PowerShell cmdlets. Toward the end of the book, we will cover best practices and troubleshooting techniques that can be used to improve security and performance in an identity infrastructure. Style and approach This step-by-step guide will help you master the core functionalities of Active Directory services using Microsoft Server 2016 and PowerShell, with real-world best practices at the end.
Download or read book Security Audit and Control Features written by and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Windows Server 2019 Inside Out written by Orin Thomas and published by Microsoft Press. This book was released on 2020-05-07 with total page 1161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conquer Windows Server 2019—from the inside out! Dive into Windows Server 2019—and really put your Windows Serverexpertise to work. Focusing on Windows Server 2019’s most powerful and innovative features, this supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, tips, and workarounds—all you need to plan, implement, or manage Windows Server in enterprise, data center, cloud, and hybrid environments. Fully reflecting new innovations for security, hybrid cloud environments, and Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI), it covers everything from cluster sets to Windows Subsystem for Linux. You’ll discover how experts tackle today’s essential tasks—and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery. • Optimize the full Windows Server 2019 lifecycle, from planning and configuration through rollout and administration • Leverage new configuration options including App Compatibility Features on Demand (FOD) or Desktop Experience • Ensure fast, reliable upgrades and migrations • Manage Windows servers, clients, and services through Windows Admin Center • Seamlessly deliver and administer core DNS, DHCP, fi le, print, storage, and Internet services • Use the Storage Migration Service to simplify storage moves and configuration at the destination • Seamlessly integrate Azure IaaS and hybrid services with Windows Server 2019 • Improve agility with advanced container technologies, including container networking and integration into Kubernetes orchestration clusters • Deliver Active Directory identity, certifi cate, federation, and rights management services • Protect servers, clients, VMs, assets, and users with advanced Windows Server 2019 security features, from Just Enough Administration to shielded VMs and guarded virtualization fabrics • Monitor performance, manage event logs, confi gure advanced auditing, and perform backup/recovery Windows Server 2019 For Experienced Windows Server Users and IT Professionals • Your role: Experienced intermediate to-advanced level Windows Server user or IT professional • Prerequisites: Basic understanding of Windows Server procedures, techniques, and navigation
Download or read book Auditing IT Infrastructures for Compliance written by Robert Johnson and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2022-10-11 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third edition of Auditing IT Infrastructures for Compliance provides a unique, in-depth look at recent U.S. based Information systems and IT infrastructures compliance laws in both the public and private sector. Written by industry experts, this book provides a comprehensive explanation of how to audit IT infrastructures for compliance based on the laws and the need to protect and secure business and consumer privacy data. Using examples and exercises, this book incorporates hands-on activities to prepare readers to skillfully complete IT compliance auditing.
