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How to secure your Microsoft SharePoint products


Jonathan Hassell, Contributor
07.17.2007
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Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) 2007 are becoming popular for companies of all sizes. But its popularity translates into the need for better security, and it might be difficult to figure out what steps you need to take to secure WSS from the start. Here is a quick checklist that can help you get your Microsoft SharePoint Server security priorities in order:

Make sure that Microsoft SharePoint is running on a secure IIS site.

Assign application-wide security policies.

Understand Microsoft SharePoint permission levels to control access for your users.

Disable an


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onymous access to your Microsoft SharePoint Services site, if possible.

Perform regular backups of your Microsoft SharePoint site.

About the author: Jonathan Hassell is an author, consultant and speaker residing in Charlotte, N.C. Jonathan's books include RADIUS and Learning Windows Server 2003 for O'Reilly Media and Hardening Windows for Apress. His work is seen regularly in popular periodicals such as Windows IT Pro magazine, SecurityFocus, PC Pro and Microsoft's TechNet Magazine. He speaks around the world on topics including networking, security and Windows administration. He can be reached at jhassell@gmail.com.


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