Windows Security Policy - HP 800 User Manual

Test Properties: Enter a list of allowed Wireless SSIDs that are legitimate for
your network. Enter the SSIDs as a comma-delimited list. For example,
HomeNet, WorkNet. The following wireless adapters are supported: NetGear,
LinkSYS, D-Link.
How Does this Affect Me?: In order to use wireless networks, you must specify
the network names to which the wireless endpoints connect.
What Do I Need to Do? : The following links provide more information on SSID
naming and wireless networking.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SSID
http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,112138/article.html

Windows Security Policy

Description: This test verifies that the endpoint attempting to connect to your
system follows the Windows local security policy best practices.
Test Properties: Select the Windows local security policy options you want to
require on your network.
Enable "Network access: Do not allow storage of credentials or .NET
■
Passports for network authentication"
■ Disable "Network access: Let Everyone permissions apply to anony-
mous users"
Enable "Accounts: Limit local account use of blank passwords to
■
console logon only"
How Does this Affect Me?: Certain configurations, such as the ones listed
above, create potential holes that can leak sensitive information if your system
is compromised. Selecting the above policy options creates a more secure
network environment. The following links provide detailed information on
these security settings:
Enable "Network access: Do not allow storage of credentials or .NET
■
Passports for network authentication"
http://technet2.microsoft.com/windowsserver/en/library/66a6776a-
b1ef-43dd-8f18-d694fd07494b1033.mspx?mfr=true
■ Disable "Network access: Let Everyone permissions apply to anony-
mous users"
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/
all/proddocs/en-us/loc_sec_set.mspx?mfr=true
Tests Help
Security Settings – Windows
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