Microsoft Windows computers can be very useful by themselves, but they are far more effective when they are able to communicate with one another. In an essay, address the following: Discuss the techniques that many organizations use to ensure that their
Security Strategies in Windows Platforms and Applications
Lesson 9
Microsoft Windows Network Security
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Learning Objective and Key Concepts
Learning Objective
Design techniques to protect Windows networks from security vulnerabilities.
Key Concepts
Network security
Windows security protocols
Securing wireless networks
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Purpose of Network Security
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Acts as a layer of defense
Helps keep attackers out
Reduces risk of compromised computers
Limits exposure of protected resources
Supports availability, integrity, and confidentiality
Seven Domains of a Typical IT Infrastructure
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Network Types
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Local area network (LAN)
Metropolitan area network (MAN)
Wide area network (WAN)
Personal area network (PAN)
Campus area network (CAN)
Global area network (GAN)
Network Security Controls
Access controls
Communication controls
Anti-malware software
Recovery plans, including backups
Procedures to control network device configuration changes
Monitoring tools and other detective controls
Software patch management
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Principles of Microsoft Windows Network Security
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Physical and logical access
Traffic flow
Computer and device security
Common Components Found in Networks
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Connection Media
Wireless network connections
Wired connections
Unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
Shielded twisted pair (STP)
Coaxial cable
Fiber optic cable
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802.11 Wireless Standards
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Simple Network with a Hub
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DMZ with Two Firewalls
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TCP/IP and OSI Reference Models
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Message Flow in the U.N. Example
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Common Network Communication Protocols
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Telnet
Secure Shell (SSH)
HTTP/ HTTPS
SSL/TLS
TCP/IP
UDP
Common Network Communication Protocols (Cont.)
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IPSec
PPP/PPTP
L2TP
SSTP
WEP/WPA
Kerberos
Securing Network Services Strategies
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Service Updates
Service Accounts
Necessary Services
Windows Services Startup Options
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Wireless Network Security Guidelines
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Use WPA or WPA2 encryption
Use Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering
Disable Service Set Identifier (SSID) broadcast
Limit outside eavesdropping
Physically separate wireless networks by purpose
Desktop and Server Security
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Desktop Security
User authorization and authentication
Malicious software protection
Server Security
Outbound software filtering
Authentication and authorization
Network traffic filtering
Malicious software protection
Security Administration Process
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Prepare/Plan
Design
Implement
Optimize
Best Practices
Identify sensitive data
Use encryption
Establish unique domain user accounts
Enforce strong passwords
Create new user accounts with limited rights and permission for services
Do not allow any services to run as a domain admin user
Use Kerberos for secure authentication
Install firewalls to create a DMZ
Use encrypted communication
Establish firewall rules
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Best Practices (Cont.)
Deny all suspicious traffic
Allow only approved traffic for servers
Filter inbound and outbound traffic for malicious messages
Install anti-malware software
Perform quick scans daily
Perform complete scans weekly
WPA or WPA2
Disable SSID broadcast
Do not enable wireless or mobile broadband cards while connected to your organization’s internal network
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Best Practices (Cont.)
Do not allow visitors to roam around your facilities using wireless LANs
Avoid connecting to public networks
Use VPN
Install separate wireless access point for guests
Disable or uninstall services you don’t need
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Summary
Methods of Windows network security
Process of network security
Key roles involved in network security
Purpose of network security
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OPTIONAL SLIDES
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Securing Windows Networks
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Network Security Controls
Securing Network Services
Hardening Windows Authentication