• Security improvements in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003
• Microsoft Windows XP Registry Guide: Chapter 6, Managing Registry-Based Policy
• Microsoft Windows XP Registry Guide: Chapter 7, Managing Registry Security
• Exam Cram Quiz #2 Answer Key
• Protect LAN communications
• Use IPSec Policies
• Protect WAN communications
• Protect Web communications with SSL
• Spy Fighters: Lose Internet Explorer to solve spyware problems
• Checklist: Lock down Joe User's administrator rights
• What is included in a Microsoft patch?
• Introduction to patch management
• Finding out about patches
• Definition of Microsoft patches
• Checklist: Top four Windows services to disable -- maybe
• Checklist: Restrict access to prevent insider hacks
• Checklist: Set account options to limit systems access
• Chapter introduction: The importance of patch management
• Patching resources
• Eight strategies for securing Windows vulnerabilities
• Additonal reasons why patching is important
• The security landscape
• Types of vulnerabilities affecting patch management
• Checklist: Windows services you should disable today
• Fast Guide: XP SP2 security
• Checklist: Tighten default settings to prevent unauthorized access
• Checklist: Key control settings to harden password authentication
• Strengthen the password policy
• Hardening user passwords checklist
• Checklist: Hardening user passwords
• Opinion: The spy(ware) who shagged me