Abstract
This chapter explores some of the available security options and how to use them. Windows XP has many security features built into the operating system that fall into three major categories: file system security, account security, and network security. File system security includes file and folder permissions and the encrypting file system (EFS). Account security includes security groups and security policies. Network security includes the Internet connection firewall (ICF), TCP/IP Filtering, smart cards, extensible authentication protocol (EAP), and 802. l x security. Each category is examined in the chapter in more depth and it reviews some suggestions for securing the system. Determining an appropriate security policy for one's particular environment is a complex process and is, of course, dependent upon one's resources and requirements. Some environments may require a lower level of security than others and some may require a very high level of security. The first look at security begins with file system security, because it is the most basic way to protect one's confidential files and prevent unauthorized users from tampering with one's system.
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