Introduction

Welcome to the Microsoft Windows Security Resource Kit, Second Edition. This book provides detailed information about security features in Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, and Windows XP, and explains how to better secure computers running these operating systems.

About This Resource Kit

Although you are welcome to read the book from cover to cover, it is divided into six parts for your convenience. Each part covers a different aspect of Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, and Windows XP security that you can read in advance of implementing security on computers running these operating systems or as a reference on the job.

The six parts of this book are as follows:

  • Part 1, “Applying Key Principles of Security” provides ...

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