Sometimes Security through Simplicity Isn't So Simple
Dr. Thomas Shinder makes some excellent points about how difficult it can be to enact good security. Even something as seemingly straightforward as installing Windows Server 2008 Core to reduce your attack surface can harbor hidden perils. What hidden perils? Well, misconfigurations are inherently more common when managing a server strictly though the command-line interface (CLI). But, the good doctor says it far more eloquently than me. Check out this post as well as several other high quality posts on Dr Shinder's Windows Security blog.
http://blogs.windowsecurity.com/shinder/2008/01/29/server-core-management-a-potential-security-issue/
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Shawn has been a Technology Specialist with Microsoft for the past six years, during which time he has presented to thousands IT Professionals, Partners, and Resellers. In his current position as TechNet Presenter, Shawn delivers briefings throughout the central United States on the full range of business products from Microsoft, with a focus on security-related technologies. The TechNet program is instrumental in providing IT professionals with information on evaluation, deployment, management, and ongoing operation of Microsoft technologies.
You will also see Shawn delivering product launches, live webcasts and hosting online chats through the TechNet chat program which he manages for the TechNet team. Shawn has also been quoted in local newspapers and appeared on several television shows across the U.S.
