Microsoft Small Business Server 2003 Unleashed

  • Use ISA 2004 if you have SBS 2003 PremiumIf you already own the SBS 2003 Premium Edition, install and use ISA 2004 instead of relying on RRAS for your firewall.

  • Open ports only as neededOnly open ports that are really necessary; opening ports that are not required can put your network at risk.

  • Regularly test your firewallEvery once in a while get a port scanner and scan the external interface of your server.

  • Enable password policiesWeak or unchanging passwords are a security risk to your network, especially when remote access is enabled.

  • VPNs are not a panaceaThink twice before enabling inbound VPN access to your SBS network and consider all the security risks of doing so.

  • Practice safe VPNNever establish a VPN from a computer that is not under your control.

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