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  1. schofs

    Internet security / user permissions

    If you are using a LAN connection to the internet can I take it that you are connected to the internet via an ADSL Router/Modem ? If so this should protct you from network attacks. The whole point of a limited user is to stop you doing admin type things. If you are still worried dwnload ZONE...
  2. schofs

    Internet security / user permissions

    If you go to C:\Documents and Settings from my computer you will see all the folders of users go into your old account you will se a folder called desktop all your shortcuts should be in there and can be copied. The Admin Account is hidden in Home XP you can get at it again by logging in as an...
  3. schofs

    Internet security / user permissions

    The problem of using the Internet or receiving mail while logged on with administrators rights is that if you receive bad code or visit a site which has bad code (Virus Trojans etc) and they infect your machine they will use the rights of the person logged on at the time. So if that is an...
  4. schofs

    What are the best practices configurations to secure a router

    some important general principles for maintaining good router security. 1. Create and maintain a written router security policy. The policy should identify who is allowed to log in to the router, who is allowed to configure and update it, and should outline the logging and management...
  5. schofs

    BGP on Access Router on 64k line

    Can any one please give the the advantages disadvantages or reasons why BGP would be on an access router with only 6 clients that has one 64k connection into the core network?
  6. schofs

    does a security clearance help?

    To get cleareance you require a sponsoring authority i.e (DOD) US (MOD) UK or other agencies... So basically you only get clearance if you get a job that require it
  7. schofs

    does a security clearance help?

    No Sorry as it does not match the domains... all it may do is prove integrity when you send in your cv for approval
  8. schofs

    CISSP vs SSCP

    All please remember that the CISSP experience is cumulative so if you have an IT Job for 8 years and 50% of your time is in one of the CISSP domains, which are far reaching this would count as 4 years: For ease the domains are as follows: Security Management Practices. Access Control Systems...
  9. schofs

    IPS'

    have a look http://www.intrusion.com/products/securenet/
  10. schofs

    IPS'

    the inline appliances we found took a lot of management of the false positives shutting the network down. better with IDS on the network IPs at Host level
  11. schofs

    IPS'

    we like it its stable and stops users trying things we use it as a layered approach on the internal domain.. So we do not get any false positives try the free download
  12. schofs

    CISSP vs SSCP

    Always go for the Cissp if you can because SSCP is just the stepping stone to a CISSP. 2years in network security and a degree will just be enough for a cissp but security must be 100% of your time regards simon CISSP
  13. schofs

    IPS'

    try http://www.prevx.com/
  14. schofs

    Implementing Security Policy....

    You really need to be looking at doing a risk assessment on the clients assets: i.e. what is he going to loose if he gets a virus loses company data, or suffers from a DOS. You can then do a cost benefit analysis to work out what you are willing to put in place to reduce the risk, transfer it...
  15. schofs

    What are the basic measures for securing a wireless network

    Change the default SSID in access points to something that does not reflect anything obvious such as the organizationÆs, building's or street's name. Disable sending the SSID in the AP's broadcast beacon. This prevents showing the SSID to unauthorized wireless clients. Configure strong...
  16. schofs

    Does MAC filtering really work?

    You really need to think about what you are broadcasting on your wifi network which in unprotected espessially if any of your data is sensitive basically any one with a wireless card and ethereal can record all traffic that is passing between wifi clients and the AP they DO NOT need to join the...
  17. schofs

    GASSP

    Yes I tried both but I have since found what i wanted.. for all others who may be interested: Generally Accepted System Security Principles are summarised as follows.. Support Mission of Organization Cost effective Data owner's have responsibility outside of their organization Explicit...
  18. schofs

    GASSP

    emm abit steep that bearing in mind i dont take offence easily lets do this step by step first came across a qustion in cccure.org on GASSP thought that was new so guess what yep i did google search spent an hour just trying to get basics most links sent me to the MIT web site which is gone...
  19. schofs

    GASSP

    can any one briefly explain what are the principles of Generally Accepted System Security Principles actually are??? regards
  20. schofs

    Wireless-G Router Linksys: basic question

    If you ranthe windows xp internet conecction sharing wizard this does have a tendancy to fail in usualMicrosoft way... Try running the wizard again telling it that your modem is the gateway tothe internet on finishing the hand should appear under the connection. the xp machine must be...

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