Re: base line XP kernal protection and folder protection, any?

From: Steven L Umbach (n9rou_at_nospam-comcast.net)
Date: 02/03/05 

Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2005 23:30:01 -0600

XP Pro already has the system folder locked down so that users have
read/list/execute permissions which they need to use the operating system
and applications. What " builtin protector " has been breached by worms??
The firewall?? Firewalls are one part of a security plan and will happily
let content through it that the user wants to download including malware.
Other parts of a security plan would be strong passwords, antivirus program
that is kept up to date and scans all emails, and keeping current with
critical updates at Windows Updates. Since you are using XP Pro I would
suggest Software Restriction Policies [available in Local Security policy]
to lock down the computer further starting with a default disallowed rule.
The link below explains more. --- Steve

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/rstrplcy.mspx

"jtgh" <posdmr@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1107330410.545835.302200@l41g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
> Base line security:
> 100% new hardware.
> new xp+sp2 pro
> no Domain,
>
> two accounts: admin and nobody
> admin is normal install admin.
> nobody is group USERs only.( no other groups assigned)
>
> Is is possible to have a user defined ( using builtin groups or custom)
> that will be locked out of the windows folder.
> To my knowledge , the answer is no. ( whole or in part)
> I wish this feature to protect the windows folders from a virus , etc.
> I am aware XP has a builtin protector but it has been breached by some
> worms already.
> Is there any 3rd party programs that will protect windows.?
> " OS Code Protector, etc "
> Is there any hope that Long horn will improve this issue?
>
> Print and file sharing is off, fire wall Sp2 is fully active and
> default.
>
> Thanks for any help.
>
> My goal is to protect folders from other users and to protect the
> windows folders from all by admin.
> PS:
> I am already aware that I , as a user can set my folders to only
> accessable by me and admin.
> I am not asking for Anti Virus or Antispy where as I have this in
> spades now.
>

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