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Last Updated: Jul 12, 2005 
Stop intruders from accessing sensitive systems and prevent internal users from logging on to machines other than those assigned to them. These checklists will help you lock down Windows access control settings.
Checklists: Access control

(12 Jul 2005)

Whether you're protecting sensitive data from malicious outsiders or preventing internal users from accessing systems not assigned to them, get help locking down access to Windows with this collection of checklists.

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>> Checklist: Three security mandates for any Windows environment
TIP :Site expert Roberta Bragg identifies three Windows security settings that you should always use to help lock down both domain ...
>> Checklist: Block anonymous access
TIP :You can change Windows account names to obscure them from attackers, but account SIDs can still be obtained using anonymous ...
>> Checklist: Seven steps to properly set account lockout
TIP :Is it riskier to set account lockout or not? Weigh the pros and cons of using account lockout at all, and get seven steps for ...
>> Checklist: Restrict access to prevent insider hacks
TIP :Internal security threats often prove to be more malicious than all the people on the Internet. Get help protecting Windows ...
>> Checklist: Set account options to limit systems access
TIP :Granting access to Windows systems is a privilege -- not a right. Limit access wherever possible by hardening account ...
>> Checklist: Tighten default settings to prevent unauthorized access
TIP :Roberta Bragg explains the importance of turning off system defaults, beginning with unnecessary network connections, to keep ...

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