Hello Everyone,
I received an offer from one of the top oil & gas employers in the gulf region. I will be responsible for server & desktop systems hardening, network security hardnening, and other IT security related tasks. One of the critical server systems that i will be going to harden is Exchange 2010 server. I don't have much experience in Exchange except basic installation and creating couple of mailbox-enabled users. My question is, do i really need to know how the e-mail system works in order to secure it? I mean my job is going to be a pure security job and i will not configure SMTP, POP3, connectors,..etc. The same applies to other technologies, for example, do i need to know how Lync, Hyper-V, System Center servers work first prior securing them?
Appreciate your prompt response.