Windows Security

Windows Security - Audit Risk

I am performing internal audit on windows security monitoring process.  The client performs periodic review of windows domain administrators to detect if there were any unauthorized access.  For one of the review, we found out the individual was reviewing her own activity. My first thought is...

encryption and decryption WIN XP PRO SP2 PRE-INSTALL FROM DELL

I encrypt the data but i can't decrypt it.? last week i did encrypt some data of 35 GB contains doc xls jpg and videos. simple by selecting folders properties. ==>advanced down in attributes area. ==>then simple check the box enrypt contents to secure data. on D: on that time details button...

Mismatch between user logged on and secondary logon on Windows XP

Hi, For a high-security client's network, we have to ensure that the person logged in to the workstation is the one logging on via the internet to the client's website. Is there any way at all we can capture this data? I.e. can we read the user login field for that website..? Software/Hardware...

microsoft windows XP Restrict user from changing desktop background?

Can anyone tell me how to restrict user from changing desktop background, while it home pc and not connected in lan, having broadband internet connection. please answer in datail and how to do it practically.. thanks in advance Software/Hardware used: OS : microsoft windows xp sp2 , RAM : 512mb,...

Delete local user account using scripts

Someone prior me added a account called Admin and added this user into Local PC administrator group. All the PC's are in domain. But the company IT security department wants me to delete the user account Admin from the local computer. I know i can delete it by loging localy into each individual...

Determine user's last logon date/time

Hello guys/gals! I have what I hope is a pretty straight forward question.  I have several WinXP Pro machines (non AD domain; all machines are in a workgroup).  I would like to run a script after the user authenticates that will display the last date/time he/she logged into the computer.  All...

internet blocking software on windows server 2003

What is the best free software to block certains xp clients with windows 2003 server

How can i remove a password from windows 2000?

I need to remove a password to be able to enter main screen to start using the internet

Specify file share logins for 2003

Does anyone know how to make Windows 2003 identify a specific user each time that person accesses a share on a file server? The Audit Policy is set so that "Audit account logon event" and "Audit account management" and "Audit logon events" are all set to record Success and Failure. We also have...

windows xp security tips

i am going to be storing a windows xp sp3 based tower for a period of months while travelling. while the tower will be relatively secure, i'm unfamiliar with newer password cracking techniques, as i've never had to implement them. all sensative data on the machine is encrypted using fips algorithms...

Membership in Local Admin group

Before removing users' local admin right in their pc, I want to list all members for each client PC with W2k3 domain. Is there a script / tools in carrying out the inventory? Thanks

WIndows updates

Windows Updates will download, but they will not install. It goes through the process, but it sends back and error that the updates failed to install. Then it goes back through the process again and again only to fail each time. How can I make the updates install?

IT Security

With all the talk about security certifications and working in IT security being hot right now and in the future, I was wondering if it would make more sense to try and get the Security + certification before trying to get another IT certification such as the MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems...

Trojan.ByteVerify & Downloader Virus

Hi, My system has been infected with two Trojan.ByteVerify and one Downloader virus. I am using Windows Vista and the above virsuses were detected by Norton Security Scan that I have on my system. However, I have not bought the antivirus software yet so all the definations are not updated. I called...

how to prevent show hidden File

how to prevent show hidden File , so not o allow users from eediting them

Creating Oracle databases on Windows Server 2003 machines

I am trying to create a standby Oracle database. It is housed on a Windows Server 2003 machine. When I try to log into the server through Oracle Enterprise Manger, I get an invalid username and/or password error. I can log into the other Windows server which houses my primary database. Is there a...

monitor screen

I want to monitor user screen without install any application on user pc The user pc windows xp sp2 with kaspersky 6 and member in AD win2K3

View Hidden Files

Hello, I have a Win 2000 Server in a small workgroup. I can't can't see and open hidden files. I tried changing everything in Folder options and editing Hidden and SuperHidden attributes in registry but no luck. After changing the Registry, when I try to view hidden files, registry changes back to...

Windows Decrypt help needed

I have formatted my Harddisk without backing up my encryption key. Now, i have problem opening file which encrypted by me old OS. Can anyone advice me how to overcome this situation.

User permissions in MS Excel

I have a question on sharing an MS Excel file. Is it possible to restrict a file so that each user can modify only his own tab within that file? Also, is it possible to, under the same of restrictions, have a group of admin users who can modify all the tabs?