Windows NT/2000 Network Security (Circle Series)

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Summary: Excellent
Review: Gene's writings are clear and concise. I highly recommend this to anyone in the security field; either from an administrative position, or from an education position. As Windows 2000 is becoming more prevalent in today's business arena, the weaknesses and vulnerabilities are more obvious and awareness becomes the utmost concern. Gene helps the reader understand where the greatest exposure is, and what to do to keep everything "tight." Don't just add this to your collection, make it a workbook.

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Summary: A Primer for Windows Security
Review: Looking into Gene's treatise on Winnt/Win2K security issues provides a solid and comprehensive overview on the numerous and multidimensional qualities of protecting one's network whether internet or intranet. Considering myself more of a student than any kink of expert or specialist, I was very appreciative of the detail and well explained approach to a concept that presupposes an advanced understanding of networking in general and specifically as it relates to Windows' Operating Systems. Of course Gene's discussions on Win2K are not as comprehensive as some may wish, partially because this book came out within months of the final release of Win2K. Understanding what preceded it and what will be applicable for at least the next few years (or longer) would be essential especially for anyone entering this area of study.

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Summary: Another Computer Guru Book
Review: WINDOWS NT/2000
Network Security
AUTHOR: E. Eugene Schultz
PUBLISHER: New Riders
REVIEWED BY: Barbara Rhoades

BOOK REVIEW: This 400+ page book should not give the reader eyestrain, as the font is a fairly readable size. Windows NT/2000, Network Security provides an overview of Windows NT, the structure of Windows NT Security, its environment and security exposures plus configuring and maintaining security as well as other types of security and how to handle them.

Each Chapter ends with a Case Study, a Conclusion, and a Checklist for System Administrators. There are six Appendixes, a 24 page Index, a 9 page Content list and some graphical examples of the reading material.

Anyone responsible for security of their company's computers should add this book to his/her library.