Secure Windows Server 2008

This collection contains detailed information about security products and features for the IT professional to design, deploy, and maintain Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2.

What's New for Security

For information about security-related changes in Windows Server 2008, see What's New for Security in Windows Server 2008. For information about security-related changes in Windows Server 2008 R2, see What's New for Security in Windows Server 2008 R2.

Using Windows Server 2008: Controlling Communication with the Internet

This white paper provides information about the communication that flows between features in Windows Server 2008 and sites on the Internet, and it describes steps to take to limit, control, or prevent that communication in an organization with many users.

Using Windows Server 2008: Controlling Communication with the Internet

Threats and Vulnerabilities Mitigation

Features and technologies that provide layered defenses against malicious software threats and intrusions through a strategy of prevention, isolation, and recovery.

Threats and Vulnerabilities Mitigation

• Server Protection in the Enterprise

  • Windows Server Update Services TechCenter

  • User Account Control

  • Server Core installation option

  • BitLocker Drive Encryption

  • Encrypting File System

  • Data Protection Manager

  • Network Access Protection TechCenter

  • Microsoft Forefront Security Technologies product home page

• Network and Edge Protection

  • Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) TechCenter

  • Network Access Protection TechCenter

  • Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server TechCenter

  • Intelligent Application Gateway 2007 Technical Resources

  • Microsoft Forefront Security Technologies product home page

• Windows Vista: Security and Protection [RTM] (Client protection)

• Threats and Countermeasures Guide: Security Settings in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista

Secure Configuration Assessment and Management

Tools to administer security throughout a layered defense and manage ongoing threats.

Secure Configuration Assessment and Management

• System Security Configuration

  • Server Security Policy Management

  • Security Configuration Wizard

  • Authorization Manager

  • Active Directory Domain Services TechCenter

  • Group Policy

• Security Patch Management

  • SMS 2003 Security Patch Management

  • Windows Server Update Services TechCenter

• Security Reporting, Monitoring, and Assessment

  • Security Auditing

  • System Center Reporting Manager 2006 TechCenter

  • Security Tools

Identity Management, Access Control, and Information Protection

Features and technologies that provide a central way of managing credentials and technologies to allow only legitimate users access to devices, applications, and data.

Identity Management, Access Control, and Information Protection

• Identity Management

  • Windows Authentication

  • Kerberos

  • Active Directory Domain Services TechCenter

  • Microsoft Identity Integration Server 2003 TechCenter

  • Active Directory Federation Services TechCenter

• Access Control

• Information Protection

  • BitLocker Drive Encryption

  • Encrypting File System

  • Active Directory Rights Management Services TechCenter

  • Active Directory Certificate Services TechCenter

  • IPsec TechCenter

Security Tools

Tools to administer security throughout a layered defense.

Security Tools

Community Resources

See Also

Other Resources

Windows Vista: Security and Protection [RTM]