Microsoft Word Macros - HP ProCurve NAC 800 User Manual

How Does this Affect Me?: Macros are simple programs that are used to repeat
commands and keystrokes within another program. A macro can be invoked
(run) with a simple command that you assign, such as [ctrl]+[shift]+[r]. Some
viruses are macro viruses and are hidden within a document. When you open
an infected document, the macro virus runs. A macro virus can save itself to
other files (such as the Normal template) and can potentially infect all of your
files. If a user on another computer opens the infected file, the virus can spread
to their computer as well.
What Do I Need to Do? : Set the Microsoft Outlook macro security level as fol-
lows:
1. Open Outlook.
2. Select Tools>>Macro>>Security>>Security Level tab.
Select High, Medium, or Low.
3.
4. Click ok.

Microsoft Word Macros

Description: This test verifies that the endpoint attempting to connect to your
system has the Microsoft Word macro security level specified by your security
standards.
Test Properties: Select the minimum Microsoft Word macro setting for that is
required in order for an endpoint to connect to your network.
Very High. Only macros installed in trusted locations will be allowed
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to run. All other signed and unsigned macros are disabled.
High. Only signed macros from trusted sources will be allowed to run.
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Unsigned macros are automatically disabled.
Medium. You can choose whether or not to run potentially unsafe
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macros.
Low. (not recommended). You are not protected from potentially
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unsafe macros. Use this setting only if you have virus scanning
software installed, or you have checked the safety of all documents
you open.
How Does this Affect Me?: Macros are simple programs that are used to repeat
commands and keystrokes within another program. A macro can be invoked
(run) with a simple command that you assign, such as [ctrl]+[shift]+[r]. Some
viruses are macro viruses and are hidden within a document. When you open
an infected document, the macro virus runs. A macro virus can save itself to
Tests Help
Security Settings – Windows
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