Sheldon's guide approaches security from the perspective of the Windows NT and addresses key issues such as protective features available within NT as well as potential security holes. Readers learn how to create defensive strategies and become familiar with different security protocols.

Weak links in a security system leave the door open to data tampering, virus attacks, and numerous other unpleasant scenarios. Here is a hands-on guide to security for system administrators. It provides real life examples and tutorials for setting up and managing a secure network.

This tutorial thoroughly teaches the security aspects of WinNT. It is divided into three sections, which address general security features, issues more relevant to administrators, and a pointed discussion on the merits of WinNT. The text covers release 4.0 of Windows NT Workstation and Server products.

This work provides useful information for administrators who need to manage and secure their Windows 2000 networks. It teaches readers how to integrate Windows 2000 security into their existing Windows NT and legacy networking environments.