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System Security Setup Guide: Ensure Safe Computing Practices

Learn how to secure your system effectively through software configuration, user account management, registry maintenance, and more. Follow these steps for improved protection against cyber threats.

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System Security Setup Guide: Ensure Safe Computing Practices

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  1. MS System Setup Securing A System

  2. Use Automatic Updates • For a workstation or server, schedule the updates to occur regularly. • Control panel click on security center. • Should a portable computer be any different.

  3. Limited-Access Accounts • Create a limited access account for each user with strong passwords. • Administrative access should be reserved for administrative tasks only Control panels -> User Accounts

  4. Install/(Uninstall) Applications • Registry cleaner: Glary Tools • Malware scanners: McAffe, Adaware • Personal Firewall: Comodo • Startups and services: Autoruns – use this to identify startups and services that can be disabled.

  5. Minimal Configuration • Uninstall un-necessary applications and services. • Use a tool like Autoruns or MSCONFIG to deactivate services. start->run: msconfig • See castlecops.com for more info on startups and services. • Bleepingcomputer.com/uninstall/all.html

  6. Scanners • Anti-Virus • Virus Scan Console • Configure the updates • Anti-spyware/adware • Update regularly (automatically) • Choose scanners that can be run in safe mode.

  7. Scanners (McAfee) • Go to Auto Update and choose the schedule button to set the schedule for updates. • Manual updates are possible by placing the .DAT files in the: Program Files\ Common Files\McAfee\Engine folder.

  8. Browser • IE is the default • Are other browsers more secure? • Configure to be secure • Deactivate ActiveX, JavaScript, Java • Tools->internet options • Security tab • Conduct browsing with a limited access account.

  9. Browser • Set • Internet zone • http://surfthenetsafely.com/ieseczone8.htm • Trusted sites (default settings?) • Consider a tool like SiteAdvisor • Don’t use Autocomplete • tools-internet options->content tab • Disable the features AutoComplete

  10. Registry Maintenance • Flush the System Restore • Click the “System Restore Settings” in the wizard. • (check) Turn off System Restore. This will delete your old checkpoints. • Turn on System Restore • Run a registry cleaner/check before making a new checkpoint.

  11. Registry Backup • Run a registry checker/cleaner (Glary tools). • Backup the registry and create a checksum (hash) (see next slide) • Consider MD5Summer as a way to checksum all files in the registry. • Optional: Encrypt the backup and hash information or store it on removable secure media.

  12. Registry Backup • Start->run->Open: regedit • File -> Export • Choose a name and location for the registry backup file. Save it. • Create a hash for the backup file. Place the hash in a text file. • Encrypt the hash and backup file. • Properties -> advanced • Copy to external media

  13. Archival-Backups • Things to backup • Personal data and settings • Registry Windows has a backup utility: Accessories->System Tools->Backup

  14. Disk Maintenance • Disk Clean Up • System Tools ->Disk Cleanup • De-fragmenting (in safe mode) • System Tools -> De-fragment

  15. Disabling Autoruns • Right click the icon for the device • Choose the AutoPlay tab • Select each type in the drop down list • Select “no action” for each item in the drop down list (menu) • Apply • OK

  16. Scan new media • Use your scanners to scan any media inserted in your computer before opening files on the media

  17. File Display • Show the extensions on file names • Double click My Computer, go to Tools -> file options. • Also show hidden files and folders • http://www.granneman.com/techinfo/windows/showextensions/

  18. Firewall • For a notebook computer, use a personal firewall. • Disable the Windows default firewall when you install your software personal firewall. • Configure it correctly. • Update regularly and automatically.

  19. Encryption • Encrypt important files stored on your computer • Note: important files should be archived to WORM media and stored in a secure place.

  20. E-mail • Deactivate preview panes.

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