The Laboratory Manual to Accompany Security Strategies in Windows Platforms and Applications is the lab companion to the Information Systems and Security Series title, Security Strategies in Windows Platforms and Applications. It provides hands-on exercises using the Jones & Bartlett Learning Virtual Security Cloud Labs, that provide real-world experience with measurable learning outcomes.

This revised and updated second edition focuses on new risks, threats, and vulnerabilities associated with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Particular emphasis is placed on Windows XP, Vista, and 7 on the desktop, and Windows Server 2003 and 2008 versions. It highlights how to use tools and techniques to decrease risks arising from vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows operating systems and applications. The book also includes a resource for readers desiring more information on Microsoft Windows OS hardening, application security, and incident management. Topics covered include: the Microsoft Windows Threat Landscape; Microsoft Windows security features; managing security in Microsoft Windows; hardening Microsoft Windows operating systems and applications; and security trends for Microsoft Windows computers. --

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