Windows Bridge Network Connection; Windows Wireless Network Ssid Connections - HP ProCurve NAC 800 User Manual

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Security Settings – Windows
B-30
2. Right-click on a service and select Properties.
Select Automatic from the Startup type drop-down list.
3.
Click OK.
4.
5. Close the Services window.
Close the Administrative Tools window.
6.

Windows Bridge Network Connection

Description: This test verifies that the endpoint attempting to connect to the
network does not have a bridged network connection present. A bridged
network connection allows the connecting endpoint to transparently send
traffic to and from another network. An example use of this type of connection
would be to bridge a high-speed cellular network connection in and out of the
local network. A bridged network connection poses a significant security risk.
Test Properties: Any endpoint which has a Windows bridge Network Connec-
tion will fail this test.
How Does this Affect Me?: Using network bridges can be useful in some envi-
ronments; however, they also create a security risk.
What Do I Need to Do? : Do not use network bridges.
The following articles describe bridge networking:
http://technet2.microsoft.com/windowsserver/en/library/df594316-cd92-
4c38-9773-4c6d74e02a431033.mspx?mfr=true
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/prod-
docs/en-us/hnw_understanding_bridge.mspx?mfr=true
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/
crawford_02april22.mspx

Windows Wireless Network SSID Connections

Description: Checks for the presence of an unauthorized connection on an
endpoint. This might include connections to a rogue wireless access point,
VPN, or other remote network.