Running Syantec Antivirus on a Windows Domain Controller
I am currently in the process of deploying Symantec AntiVirus Corporate edition in my Windows-based network. In the manual it states, Do not install the primary management server on the following: Miscrosoft Exchange Server, Web server, or programs that prevent you from restarting the computer at...
I am currently in the process of deploying Symantec AntiVirus Corporate edition in my Windows-based network. In the manual it states, Do not install the primary management server on the following: Miscrosoft Exchange Server, Web server, or programs that prevent you from restarting the computer at...
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Best practices involving admin rights for user on user system
We are currently in the middle of figuring out the approach we are going to take in regard to a user having admin rights on their system. Typcially we set up a new user as an administrator on their system when they are logged into the domain. They don't have a local admin account on the system,...
We are currently in the middle of figuring out the approach we are going to take in regard to a user having admin rights on their system. Typcially we set up a new user as an administrator on their system when they are logged into the domain. They don't have a local admin account on the system,...
SECURE FTP SITE ON Windows 2003
We have a Windows 2003 IIS server setup behind our firewarll which is a PIX firewall. What is the best method to establish a secure FTP site on this IIS server? I have reviewed this topic on the internet and actually talked with somebody from IPSWITCH and the best method available is to purchase...
We have a Windows 2003 IIS server setup behind our firewarll which is a PIX firewall. What is the best method to establish a secure FTP site on this IIS server? I have reviewed this topic on the internet and actually talked with somebody from IPSWITCH and the best method available is to purchase...
Caching of previous Internet Passwords on Domino Server
I know that there is quite a bit in the discussion groups about cached Domino internet passwords but nothing seems to really point to a definitive solution, so I am turning to this group to see if an answer has been found. 2 Questions: - do you know how to force the clearing or know where this...
I know that there is quite a bit in the discussion groups about cached Domino internet passwords but nothing seems to really point to a definitive solution, so I am turning to this group to see if an answer has been found. 2 Questions: - do you know how to force the clearing or know where this...
terminal server and gpo
i have a server 2003 that configure as a terminal server, and i want implement a strict acess to this server from client (xp pro) to that server, i create ou that called "for terminal users" and create for that ou a gpo, now,, i want to know how should i change the gpo to achive the next goals: 1....
i have a server 2003 that configure as a terminal server, and i want implement a strict acess to this server from client (xp pro) to that server, i create ou that called "for terminal users" and create for that ou a gpo, now,, i want to know how should i change the gpo to achive the next goals: 1....
Best authentication method
I'm researching authentication methods, trying to determine what method is best for allowing customers to make payments online. Which, in your opinion, is best?
I'm researching authentication methods, trying to determine what method is best for allowing customers to make payments online. Which, in your opinion, is best?
Installation and updates
Howdy folks, Tryin to keep things going around here....need some advice. I have Win2003 servers and Active Directory.....single domain....approx. 100 client computers.....one location. Am upgrading all computers from Office XP to Office 2003. My project: Install Office 2003 and all updates...
Howdy folks, Tryin to keep things going around here....need some advice. I have Win2003 servers and Active Directory.....single domain....approx. 100 client computers.....one location. Am upgrading all computers from Office XP to Office 2003. My project: Install Office 2003 and all updates...
Network Connection Freezes
For some reason, at random, among 20 PCs on my network, in the morning or during the day, the network connection stops responding for both intranet and internet communications. The only solution thus far is to remove the NIC from the Device Manager, reboot the PC, and let Windows XP Pro find the...
For some reason, at random, among 20 PCs on my network, in the morning or during the day, the network connection stops responding for both intranet and internet communications. The only solution thus far is to remove the NIC from the Device Manager, reboot the PC, and let Windows XP Pro find the...
USB Flash Drives Not Installing On XP
Hello All! I've been noticing recently that certain USB drives have not been installing automatically to windows XP pro. I'm working on one right now and have not found a solution to it yet. A user needs to install a Sandisk Cruzer Mini USB Drive to her machine which uses XP Pro. Instead of...
Hello All! I've been noticing recently that certain USB drives have not been installing automatically to windows XP pro. I'm working on one right now and have not found a solution to it yet. A user needs to install a Sandisk Cruzer Mini USB Drive to her machine which uses XP Pro. Instead of...
Tracking the computer or source of an email
system: Ex 2003 back-end cluster, Ex 2003 Network Load Balanced Front end. Hi there, A user's account has become comprimised. They have since changed their password, but there are a few mails sent from their account that they did not send. Is it possible to find out the source ie PC hostname or...
system: Ex 2003 back-end cluster, Ex 2003 Network Load Balanced Front end. Hi there, A user's account has become comprimised. They have since changed their password, but there are a few mails sent from their account that they did not send. Is it possible to find out the source ie PC hostname or...
Resticting QPGMR from selected objects (SOX related)
Our security level is 30, but I have not found a way to restrict QPGMR from deleting a member in an audit file. Any help on this.
Our security level is 30, but I have not found a way to restrict QPGMR from deleting a member in an audit file. Any help on this.
Passwords
Hi all, What do you recommend for initial password issue, that is, provided a new user with a password for the first time without compromising it. I find the entire help desk giving password initially or sysadmins doing that is not save enough even though the user will be prompted to change it at...
Hi all, What do you recommend for initial password issue, that is, provided a new user with a password for the first time without compromising it. I find the entire help desk giving password initially or sysadmins doing that is not save enough even though the user will be prompted to change it at...
Port 1894
Hi, Our port scanner has detected '1894' as an open port. We know 1894 is an 'O2Server' port. Could you please throw some light on the port '1894'? Thanks kbs
Hi, Our port scanner has detected '1894' as an open port. We know 1894 is an 'O2Server' port. Could you please throw some light on the port '1894'? Thanks kbs
Laptop Security...
Hi, I am the head of my department and by the nature of the job I hold some confidential information on my laptop. How do I ensure that 1. Nobody can access any files on my laptop from the LAN or the internet (not even sys admins) 2. If somebody tries to access, can I find out /trace who it is or...
Hi, I am the head of my department and by the nature of the job I hold some confidential information on my laptop. How do I ensure that 1. Nobody can access any files on my laptop from the LAN or the internet (not even sys admins) 2. If somebody tries to access, can I find out /trace who it is or...
CLASP guidelines
My company is considering implementing the CLASP (Comprehensive, Lightweight, Application, Security Process) in our development cycle. Has anyone done this? How was it handled? How did it affect production? Any info you can share would be extremely helpful.
My company is considering implementing the CLASP (Comprehensive, Lightweight, Application, Security Process) in our development cycle. Has anyone done this? How was it handled? How did it affect production? Any info you can share would be extremely helpful.
Opinions about firewalls and VPN
I currently have watchguard firewalls and IPSec tunnels between them and the other watchguard firewalls. We also have remote users VPN into the firewall for access to our network. Our firewalls are fine but we haven't been that happy with the support over the last 5 or so years. We are joining...
I currently have watchguard firewalls and IPSec tunnels between them and the other watchguard firewalls. We also have remote users VPN into the firewall for access to our network. Our firewalls are fine but we haven't been that happy with the support over the last 5 or so years. We are joining...
How to Block Chat in the Network
Dear All, I am wrting this mail to you all, to know if any you have been successfull in Blocking Chats on your networks, and if so, then how have you acheived it? Could you please tell me which Ports to Block for MSN, Yahoo, Rediff, ICQ, Skype. I am using a NetAPPs Net Cache C 1300, and I am...
Dear All, I am wrting this mail to you all, to know if any you have been successfull in Blocking Chats on your networks, and if so, then how have you acheived it? Could you please tell me which Ports to Block for MSN, Yahoo, Rediff, ICQ, Skype. I am using a NetAPPs Net Cache C 1300, and I am...
SAVACTWAIT time on SAVLIB, etc.
Hi, Has anyone experimented with the SAVACTWAIT time on the SAVLIB command. The default on 120 second seems rather long. What I am looking for is a realistic value based on fact such as that if an object does not become available after 5 second the change that it will become available after 120...
Hi, Has anyone experimented with the SAVACTWAIT time on the SAVLIB command. The default on 120 second seems rather long. What I am looking for is a realistic value based on fact such as that if an object does not become available after 5 second the change that it will become available after 120...
Local LAN Vulnerabilities and Open Ports NAT
QUESTION: How someone would go about exploiting a vulnerability within a LAN sitting behind a router running NAT/NAPT...where would you start? Hacking the open port? Routing Tables? Accessing remote administration on the modem? (disable NAT)?? bah... MY SYSTEM/SETUP: I have 1 XP SP2 Machine...
QUESTION: How someone would go about exploiting a vulnerability within a LAN sitting behind a router running NAT/NAPT...where would you start? Hacking the open port? Routing Tables? Accessing remote administration on the modem? (disable NAT)?? bah... MY SYSTEM/SETUP: I have 1 XP SP2 Machine...
Batch Password Changes
I initiate many FTP sessions to many AS400's via a MVS mainframe. The problem I am running into is that I need to change the passwords periodically. I need to find a method to do this in a batch mode. I think I should be able to use the QUOTE RCMD but have been unable to come up withthe correct...
I initiate many FTP sessions to many AS400's via a MVS mainframe. The problem I am running into is that I need to change the passwords periodically. I need to find a method to do this in a batch mode. I think I should be able to use the QUOTE RCMD but have been unable to come up withthe correct...
