Security
Dear ALL,
I am newly employed IT Assistant taking up a tasks to serve more than 200 staff members IT wise. What plans, measures, technical issues and basic advises that I need to disseminate to safe guard my system and staff from danger.
by pierrejamme
Zarwu:
We could write volumes about this. We had better start with what kind on network you have?
Servers OS Windows, NT, NetWare and what service packs?
Clients OS service packs? XP Pro, W2k, Windows 98 MAC?
Ethernet or Token Ring, Protocol used? IP or IpX or both?
Passive Hubs or Switches, Routers, Intenet connection, Enterprise Virus Scan software version, Anti-SPAM software and the list goes on.
For 200 users you are going to need help if its Windows.
Report Back with some particulars please.
by methinks
Since it is unsure what you are running this can be totally off. But if you are running a Windows network then here it is.
I would first verify that all machines are running Win 2000 Pro or XP. If not Sorry for the luck. Next I would patch all machines with the latest security patches. I would then focus on all machines having virus protection enabled and up-to-date definitions. I would turn off all File and Print Sharing on all machines. I would implement a policy using a GPO to identify success/failure on account lockouts. I would learn how to use Policies in Windows to lock down everything possible but still allowing my users to do the job. I would next run a shields up test against the network. www.grc.com and look for shields-up. If this shows any weakness in the system I would get help on making sure I am protected from intrusion.
I could go on but this list could get overwhelming.
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