Windows Server Security Essentials
Develop and implement a secure Microsoft infrastructure platform using native and built-in tools
Published on 7. October 2025
240 pages
978-1-78439-025-9 (ISBN)
Description
Key Features
Book DescriptionIf you are a security or Windows Server administrator wanting to learn or advance your knowledge in Microsoft security and secure your Windows Server infrastructure effectively, this book is for you.What you will learn
Design a secure Windows Server platform based on the best practices and industry standard recommendations
Identify and mitigate security risks using tools such as Security Configurations Wizard, ASA, AppLocker, BitLocker, and EMET
Follow stepbystep instructions to tighten the security of your Active Directory file, print server, HyperV and IIS servers, and application roles
Develop a secure access control mechanism using the Dynamic Access Control (DAC) feature
Learn how to maintain security and deliver new security updates and patches using the Windows Server Update Service (WSUS)
Discover how PowerShell cmdlets and custom scripts can support your daytoday security admin tasks
Who this book is forIf you are a security or Windows Server administrator wanting to learn or advance your knowledge in Microsoft security and secure your Windows Server infrastructure effectively, this book is for you.
Book DescriptionIf you are a security or Windows Server administrator wanting to learn or advance your knowledge in Microsoft security and secure your Windows Server infrastructure effectively, this book is for you.What you will learn
Design a secure Windows Server platform based on the best practices and industry standard recommendations
Identify and mitigate security risks using tools such as Security Configurations Wizard, ASA, AppLocker, BitLocker, and EMET
Follow stepbystep instructions to tighten the security of your Active Directory file, print server, HyperV and IIS servers, and application roles
Develop a secure access control mechanism using the Dynamic Access Control (DAC) feature
Learn how to maintain security and deliver new security updates and patches using the Windows Server Update Service (WSUS)
Discover how PowerShell cmdlets and custom scripts can support your daytoday security admin tasks
Who this book is forIf you are a security or Windows Server administrator wanting to learn or advance your knowledge in Microsoft security and secure your Windows Server infrastructure effectively, this book is for you.
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Edition
Digital original
Language
English
Place of publication
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
US School Grade: College Graduate Student
Edition type
Digital original
File size
6,61 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-78439-025-9 (9781784390259)
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Santhosh Sivarajan
Getting Started with Windows Server Security
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02/2015
Packt Publishing
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Person
Santhosh Sivarajan is a recognized subject matter expert in the Microsoft technology arena. He has extensive experience in designing, migrating, developing, and implementing enterprise solutions using Microsoft products and technologies. His certifications include MCITP, MCTS, MCSE, MCSA, Network+, CCNA, and many more. He is also a certified migration expert in Quest Migration Manager products.
His blog (http://blogs.sivarajan.com) and SS Technology Forum (http://www.sivarajan.com/forum) are well known in the industry for providing free technical information and support.
Microsoft has recognized Santhosh with the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award multiple times for his exceptional contribution to the technical community. He lives in Sugarland, Texas with his wife Anjali and daughter Gayathri.
His blog (http://blogs.sivarajan.com) and SS Technology Forum (http://www.sivarajan.com/forum) are well known in the industry for providing free technical information and support.
Microsoft has recognized Santhosh with the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award multiple times for his exceptional contribution to the technical community. He lives in Sugarland, Texas with his wife Anjali and daughter Gayathri.
Content
Table of Contents
Operating System and Baseline Security
Native MS Security Tools and Security Configuration
Server Roles and Protocals
Application Security and Configuration
Network Service Security
Access Control
WSUS
Auditing, Monitoring and Management
Operating System and Baseline Security
Native MS Security Tools and Security Configuration
Server Roles and Protocals
Application Security and Configuration
Network Service Security
Access Control
WSUS
Auditing, Monitoring and Management
