Operating system can be hardened and protected by implementing the following techniques. There are many security technologies that are aimed at hardening the Windows Server 2008 and other operating systems.
- Update your operating system with the latest services packs. You can download the latest services packs and patches from the Microsoft’s website.
- Enable the Windows firewall and define rules and policies to filter the unwanted traffic from the suspicious IP addresses.
- Use up-to-dated antivirus program and regularly scan your computer with it.
Service packs provide security tools to stop and viruses, worms and other securities vulnerabilities. Security experts explain that how to implement the security techniques by using the security tools, auditing, group policies, patch management, user authentication, access control, Windows firewall and active directory security.
Being a network administrator, you need to have comprehensive knowledge and expertise about the security techniques and procedures. Windows Server 2008 provides the enhanced security features.
- Password and account lockout policy.
- Active Directory Federation Service.
- Server Core Installation.
- Read-Only Domain Controllers.
- Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption.
- Network Access protection.
- Rights Management Services.
- Terminal Services.
- Improved Internet Information Services.
Additionally, there are many other security features that have made the Windows Server 2008 more secure and reliable. You need to explore the Windows Server 2008 and see what features it has.
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