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How PNNL Manages Windows Desktops 1 Will Jorgensen
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Windows Deployment Services Universal Image! Simpler user interface Quickly update image for new hardware 2
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Federal Desktop Core Configuration (FDCC) Start October 2008 Classified impact to three levels 80% of settings classified as low Deployed December 2008 Only 2 exceptions 3
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Least User Access BeyondTrust Privilege Manager for XP 2 year deployment Elevated installer processes Allow “run elevated” ActiveX control white lists De-elevate IE 4
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Obstacles Broken permissions (File System & Registry) User Training! More calls to the Help Desk Agent instability 5
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Benefits Additional security layer Better positioned for the future 6
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Windows Firewall Block all workstation-to-workstation traffic Except RDP and ICMP Help Desk can grant exceptions Benefits Prevents spread from compromised host Eliminates spurious network traffic 7
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AntiVirus Protection Upgraded to Symantec Endpoint Protection 11 Silent push via SMS 8
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Software Patching Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) Available externally Microsoft SMS Patch most common vulnerabilities 9
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Where are we going SCCM Available externally IPS (Symantec Network Threat Protection) Device Certificates Network Access Protection Software Virtualization (App-V) 10
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Discussion Questions Will@pnl.gov Scott.Snyder@pnl.gov 11
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