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The best practices used to secure a Windows system are generally similar to those applied to other operating systems, such as Unix (as described in the previous chapter)—reduce the attack surface, run security software, apply vendor security updates, separate systems based on risk, perform strong authentication, and control administrator privileges. Out of the box, Windows contains many vulnerabilities that leave it open to attack, but those vulnerabilities can be reduced in a number of ways. Whether a server or a workstation, the approach is the same. By following the procedures described in this chapter, you can make Windows much more resistant to attack.
Securing Windows Systems
The following practices ...
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