Best Practices
Create a TCP/IP hardening policy. Ensure that the TCP/IP stack on your computers that run Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, and Windows XP is appropriately secure in regard to the threats to it. This is especially true of any computer directly connected to the Internet or in perimeter networks.
Use Windows Firewall for mobile and home computers running WindowsXP. Windows Firewall provides an excellent degree of protection for mobile clients and home computers. Be certain to provide training for users on how to enable and disable Windows Firewall.
Use IPSec to secure communications on corporate networks. By using IPSec, you can increase the security for data transmission on your network as well as control network access to high-value ...
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