File-Level Security for SharePoint Servers
As discussed in a previous section, SharePoint controls access to files stored within its database through user authentication, site groups, and similar SharePoint-specific security mechanisms. In addition to these considerations, care must be taken to secure actual file-level access to SharePoint itself. A secured database is useless if an unauthorized user can simply delete it or copy it off. A full understanding of the file-level security inherent in Windows Server 2003 is a must for a complete understanding of SharePoint security itself.
Exploring NT File System Security
The latest revision of the NT File System (NTFS) is used in Windows Server 2003 to provide for file-level security in the operating ...
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