1. Managing Windows XP Security
Jason Gruber
COSC 481
18 April 2006

2. Topics Virus/spyware Firewall Services Password Patches SP2
Remote access
Group Policies
File sharing

3. Virus/Spyware
Keep system updated
Scan frequently

4. Firewall Default on after SP2
Can be configured to block ports, protocols, etc
Can be configured to exclude certain programs

5. Services Services are programs that run invisibly in the background.
Start at boot not login
Should be disabled if not needed

6. Passwords Important Can be set as required
Set min & Max age, complexity, must meet requirements, # remembered, lock out

7. Patches & Updates Like virus must keep system up to date
Patches block security holes

8. SP2 Inc Several major patches Firewall set on & at boot
Auto-updater set on
IE: popup & download

9. Remote Access Great for working with PCs from afar Bad for security
Should be disabled when not needed

10. Groups Admin & General 8 others Should be set to least access
New groups can be created as needed

11. File share Also extreamly useful Should be disabled if not used
Disable simple file share
Will enable more options, set who can access (name or group), how many, etc