Windows 2000 Security

[paul123456]

Hi people i was wondering what type of network layout u guys had. maybe u guys can give me and others examples of what u have or suggest. i have 1 2kserver. i was thinking of going like this...

INTERNET
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2k server with firewall software and isa server with Mandatory ipsec
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Router\switch
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Users

what do u guys think u think this is secure. what would u guys do? Thanks, PAUL

 

[Xemus]

Get a hardware firewall and put it in between your server and the internet. Make sure you have the latest patches for IAS, as new stuff pops up seemingly daily. Run some scans to test your intrusiveness.

http://www.grc.com

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/

tools/Tools/mbsahome.asp
Play with it til you're sure noone can get in, then play somemore. Jordan MCP, A+
Assistant Network Administrator

 

[paul123456]

xemus u don't recommend using firewall (software) on the 2k server. and also run ISA server? if not would u happend to know a good firewall around 200 dollars? Thanks, PAUL