Windows 2000 Security Standards

If you need to electronically communicate with others, whether it be for business or other purposes, your computer has to be networked. This exposes your computer to various attacks. Typically a user would like to ensure the following when connected to a network: Availability, Integrity, Access control, Confidentiality, and Compliance (Auditability). This document attempts to touch on a few of the standards that can assist in ensuring that the above objectives are met when using a Windows 2000 operating system.