## Chapter 4: Security in a Mixed Windows NT and UNIX Environment

Security is a complex topic and plays a role in almost every component of an operating system. Microsoft® Windows NT® security concepts are described in this chapter, but they impact all other sections of this course as well. The key differences between UNIX and Windows NT security are found in the areas of authentication methods, user and group rights, access levels, and the amount of functionality included with the base operating system. Integrating Windows NT and UNIX security requires combining third-party solutions that favor one operating system over the other.

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