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Summary: Good security reference
Review: The Unix community has it too easy. Unix has been around for over 20 years and has a diverse group of experts and resources available. Windows NT users on the other hand are not so fortunate. NT has been around for only 4 years and in a truly usable version (starting with version 3.5) for a little more than two years. When it comes to NT security, that can create a significant dilemma, due to the fact that notable security risks may arise without the administrators knowledge. NT is still an immature operating systems as compared to Unix or NetWare.Luckily, the Windows NT Security Guide is a salvation. It serves as an excellent reference and training resource for navigating the often intricate waters of NT security. Steve Sutton is a seasoned computer security veteran and the book displays his expertise This book covers all major security essentials of NT. The main quality of the book is that it focuses completely on the real-world configuration of the NT security subsystem. The book is not only a reference but an excellent training guide. Each chapter includes questions and exercises that enable the reader to put the information into operation. It guides a security administrator on a step by step pilgrimage thought the maze of NT security.. Any book can show someone how to point and click and accomplish a task. The preferred way is to educate a person into how the system and its strategies operates, and this is what the book accomplishes. After completing the book, one will see that the NT security subsystem is strong, yet not a panacea. This is due in part to the fact that NT has some old baggage due to its roots with its predecessor LAN Manager. Nonetheless, NT has the capability to be a pretty strong system. Because the textbook treats the security aspects of Windows NT from a day-to-day, operational point of view, it's a great way for system planners to evaluate its considerable security strengths, with or without NT in house. If you have NT in house and are responsible for security, this book should be required reading.
Rating:
Summary: Good security reference
Review: The Unix community has it too easy. Unix has been around for over 20 years and has a diverse group of experts and resources available. Windows NT users on the other hand are not so fortunate. NT has been around for only 4 years and in a truly usable version (starting with version 3.5) for a little more than two years. When it comes to NT security, that can create a significant dilemma, due to the fact that notable security risks may arise without the administrators knowledge. NT is still an immature operating systems as compared to Unix or NetWare. Luckily, the Windows NT Security Guide is a salvation. It serves as an excellent reference and training resource for navigating the often intricate waters of NT security. Steve Sutton is a seasoned computer security veteran and the book displays his expertise This book covers all major security essentials of NT. The main quality of the book is that it focuses completely on the real-world configuration of the NT security subsystem. The book is not only a reference but an excellent training guide. Each chapter includes questions and exercises that enable the reader to put the information into operation. It guides a security administrator on a step by step pilgrimage thought the maze of NT security.. Any book can show someone how to point and click and accomplish a task. The preferred way is to educate a person into how the system and its strategies operates, and this is what the book accomplishes. After completing the book, one will see that the NT security subsystem is strong, yet not a panacea. This is due in part to the fact that NT has some old baggage due to its roots with its predecessor LAN Manager. Nonetheless, NT has the capability to be a pretty strong system. Because the textbook treats the security aspects of Windows NT from a day-to-day, operational point of view, it's a great way for system planners to evaluate its considerable security strengths, with or without NT in house. If you have NT in house and are responsible for security, this book should be required reading.
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