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Divided into three self-contained parts, this book provides a basic understanding of the type of encryption and signing that takes place in public key-enabled applications, a framework for preparing the active directory environment and the certification authority hierarchy within an organization, and detailed information on deploying certificates for specific PKI-enabled applications, such as smart cards and virtual private networking. The CD-ROM contains tools, scripts, and an e-book.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


Book Description
No need to buy or outsource costly PKI services when you can use the robust PKI and certificate-based security services already built into Microsoft Windows Server 2003! This in-depth reference teaches you how to design and implement even the most demanding certificate-based security solutions for wireless networking, smart card authentication, VPNs, secure email, Web SSL, EFS, and code-signing applications using Windows Server PKI and certificate services. Microsoft’s principal PKI consultant, along with members of the Microsoft PKI Team, shows you how to incorporate best practices, avoid common design and implementation mistakes, help minimize risk, and optimize security administration. CD-ROM features timesaving tools, scripts, and an eBook.


About the Author
Brian Komar is a principal consultant for Microsoft Corporation, specializing in network security and public key infrastructure (PKI). Brian has authored MCSE Training Kits, Microsoft Prescriptive Architecture Guides, and PKI white papers, and he is the coauthor of the Microsoft Windows Security Resource Kit. Brian is a frequent speaker at IT conferences such as Microsoft TechEd, MCP TechMentor, and Windows and .NET Magazine Connections. David Cross, Microsoft’s PKI program manager is a contributing author to this book.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

No need to buy or outsource costly PKI services when you can use the robust PKI and certificate-based security services already built into Microsoft Windows Server 2003! This in-depth reference teaches you how to design and implement even the most demanding certificate-based security solutions for wireless networking, smart card authentication, VPNs, secure email, Web SSL, EFS, and code-signing applications using Windows Server PKI and certificate services. Microsoft's principal PKI consultant, along with members of the Microsoft PKI Team, shows you how to incorporate best practices, avoid common design and implementation mistakes, help minimize risk, and optimize security administration. CD-ROM features timesaving tools, scripts, and an eBook.

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