Windows Operating System Security: Desktop

HIGHLIGHTS

			Locking up the ports: Windows Firewall BOOK CHAPTER - Check out these excerpts from Mark Minasi's book, Mastering Windows Server 2003 Upgrade Edition for SP1 and R2.
	Hack into Windows Vista to test security features TIP - Hack into Vista and see if you can find any vulnerabilities. Kevin Beaver shows you how.
	Microsoft Windows Vista Security Center review TIP - The Microsoft Security Center has been expanded in Vista. Read about the Windows Vista firewall, Windows Defender updates and whether or not you should disable the security center.
	How to use BitLocker without TPM in Vista STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE - Learn how to use Windows Vista BitLocker on a computer without TPM and encrypt your hard drive with this step-by-step guide.
	Vista tested: Expert shares results TIP - Vista is hacked to test its real-world security. Kevin Beaver shares his findings.

SUBTOPICS

	Windows XP Security Learn about the security issues surrounding Windows XP, including passwords and authentication, Windows XP encryption and other Windows XP security features. Authentication, Encryption, Protocols and Services, Maintenance
	Windows Vista Security Learn about Microsoft Windows Vista security features in depth, including information on Windows Firewall, BitLocker Drive Encryption, the Security Center and Windows Defender. Authentication, Encryption, Patches, Protocols and Services
	Windows 2000 Professional Learn about Windows 2000 Professional security issues, including password and authentication, updates and hardening methods. Authentication, Encryption, Protocols and Services, Maintenance
	Windows NT Security Learn about Microsoft Windows NT security, including encryption, hardening, password and authentication issues. Authentication, Encryption, Protocols and Services, Maintenance
	Windows 9x Security Learn about Microsoft Windows 9x security issues, including passwords and authentication, and protocols. Authentication, Encryption, Maintenance

	SEE ALSO - Topics Related to Windows Operating System Security: Desktop:  Windows Internet Security (Web Security), Microsoft Windows Applications Security, Microsoft Windows Security: General topics, Microsoft Windows Network Security, Malware and other Windows security threats, Microsoft Windows Security Tools, Microsoft Windows Server Operating System Security

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