Professional Windows Desktop and Server Hardening

Shows how to improve Windows desktop and server security by configuring default security before installing off-the-shelf security productsEducates readers about the most significant security threats, building the ultimate defense, operating system hardening, application security, and automating securityAs a security consultant, the author has an impressive record-of his clients, not one who followed his recommendations has suffered a virus, worm, Trojan, or successful hacker attack in the past five yearsThe companion Web site includes author-created custom security templates and group policies that will automate advice given in the book