Network Security Management Questions


Preventing command prompt access except by domain admin
Can we prevent command prompt access on all servers except for when run by a domain administrator?

Answer Question   |  December 7, 2010  3:05 PM
command prompt, Command Prompt window, Domain Administration, Domain Administrator, Network security, Network Security Management, Network Security Policies
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1,110 pts.

Blocking remote connections to other computer from our network
How can we block users from any remote connections to other computers from our office or laptops? We want to block logmein, remote desktop etc for our windows 7 machines.

Answer Question   |  December 3, 2010  9:38 PM
LogMeIn, Network security, Network Security Management, Network Security Policies, Remote connection, Windows 7, Windows 7 security
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755 pts.

Can VLANs communicate with each other and still block broadcast traffic?
Can VLANs communicate with each other if necessary and still block broadcast traffic from the same machine because it’s on a different subnet?

Answer Question   |  February 25, 2011  6:04 PM
Network security, Network Security Management, VLAN, VLAN management, VLAN Setup
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755 pts.

SSL with a proxy server
hI, My first pasot here so id like to say hello to everyone Our company has recently purchased a Data Loss Prevention server and it is my job to implement it , one of its tasks is to act as a proxy sever for all HTTPS traffic, I have done this but every time I [...]

Answer Question   |  December 7, 2010  2:06 PM
Data Loss Prevention, Data Loss Prevention Products, Network security, Network Security Management, Proxy Server Configuration, Security, SSL, SSL certificate
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0 pts.

Windows 7 antivirus to prevent access
Can the Windows 7 antivirus integrate into the system to block internet or network access upon detecting a virus or threat that could not be contained?

Answer Question   |  December 2, 2010  10:01 PM
Antivirus, Network security, Network Security Management, Virus detection, Virus protection, Windows 7 antivirus, Windows 7 Networking
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755 pts.

Open IT Forum: What are your favorite network security tools?
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Answer Question   |  December 8, 2010  8:42 PM
Network security, Network Security Management, Open IT Forum, Security products, Security software
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6,315 pts.

Access Control List for users allowed to access network
Is it possible to setup an access list for allowed computers on the network and prevent others from using any network resources like internet and printers. Even with a valid username and password I want them blocked if they are not on the Access Control List.

Answer Question   |  November 2, 2010  2:41 PM
Access Control List, Access Controls, Network Access Control, Network Access Policy, Network Access Protection, Network security, Network Security Management
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755 pts.

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5 pts.

Scanning for up-to-date antivirus before connecting to network
Can we prevent computers that do not have up to date antivirus definitions or no antivirus at all from connecting to the network or Internet? We are using Mcafee 871 with an EPO server. Can this be done?

Answer Question   |  September 12, 2010  8:21 PM
McAfee, Network Security Management, Network Security Policies, Networking, Security in 2010
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755 pts.

Blocking Active Sync from our network
Can we block activesync from being used on the network? Desktops are running Windows XP SP3 and we do not want contacts and data transferred to users personal devices for secrecy reasons.

Answer Question   |  September 11, 2010  2:43 PM
ActiveSync, ActiveSync Policy, Data Transfer Function, Network security, Network Security Management, Network Security Policies, Security in 2010, Windows XP SP3
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1,110 pts.

Authentication against Active Directory
How can I only allow employees to connect to our WiFi? Is there a method of authentication against active directory? Is there a guide on setting this up?

Answer Question   |  September 7, 2010  8:01 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory Permissions, Active Directory security, Network security, Network Security Management, Security in 2010, Wireless security
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1,110 pts.

Cisco Network Access Control
Hi, I would like to know the facts about the NAC (implementation, Deployment and trouble shooting guides) .some questions rasing in my mind. Appreciating your help.

Answer Question   |  November 25, 2010  11:02 AM
Cisco, Cisco NAC, Cisco security, NAC, Network Access Control, Network security, Network Security Management, Security in 2010
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170 pts.

Computer Information Technology
Im currently enrolled in Computer Information Technology, and concentrating on Network admin and Security. What courses do i need to enroll in to be compatiable.

Answer Question   |  September 1, 2010  2:20 PM
IT career development, IT career planning, Network administration, Network Administrator, Network Security Management, Security management
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5 pts.

Checking networks for flaws and defects
Is there security testing equipment that will check my wireless and wired network for flaws or defects that would allow it to be taken over or infiltrated?

Answer Question   |  August 26, 2010  2:36 PM
Network management, Network security, Network Security Management, Wireless in 2010, Wireless network management, Wireless network security, Wireless security
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1,110 pts.

Blocking spyware and inappropriate sites
Can we monitor and filter our wireless network? Are there free tools for this? We want to block porn and spyware sites.

Answer Question   |  September 21, 2011  2:32 PM
Network Security Management, Network Security Policies, Wireless in 2010, Wireless networking, Wireless security
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755 pts.

Disabling wifi capabilities in corporate desktops
Our latest shipment of corporate desktops have wifi. We want the machines only to be able to connect with a wired connection and only via dhcp. Can I do this via group policy and force these options? I want to make sure no one can change the settings manually.

Answer Question   |  August 13, 2010  1:52 PM
DHCP, Group Policy, Network security, Network Security Management, Wireless in 2010, Wireless security
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16,755 pts.

Where do I enter my network password?
I have windows xp I can see my network but cannot find where to put the password in…can you tell me how to find it?

Answer Question   |  August 12, 2010  5:14 PM
Network Password, Network security, Network Security Management, Windows XP, Windows XP administration
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5 pts.

Could a honeypot machine risk the secure network?
If I place a honeypot machine on my dmz what are the possible consequences? We want to see the possible issues lurking around us to better prepare for them. If we have a susceptible machine unpatched and asking for it could the rest of the secured network be at risk?

Answer Question   |  August 31, 2010  3:55 PM
DMZ, Honeypot, Network management, Network security, Network Security Management
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16,755 pts.

firewall design
i want to design a firewall for a college.so plz suggest me sum ideas regarding to this subject and if you have any another idea related to this subject that also wil be accepted

Answer Question   |  July 28, 2010  7:54 AM
Firewall configuration, Firewall management, Firewalls, Network security, Network Security Management
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Asu
30 pts.

What are the dangers of others having access to my wpan password?
I have netgear setup in my house for my laptop and another desktop computer in another room. Unknown to me a relative gave my access code to someone in the house to operate their ds; gave it to his mother for her new laptop who lives across the street and uses it on one or [...]

Answer Question   |  June 28, 2010  10:24 PM
Network Password, Network Security Management, Wireless Network, Wireless network security
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5 pts.