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Microsoft Shadow Copy
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 includes Shadow Copies of Shared Folders to help prevent inadvertent loss of data.
WaveSec
WaveSec is a part of the FreeS/WAN project looking at how it FreeS/WAN applies to Wireless LANs. They provide tools, documentations and sample configurations.
SANS Institute
SANS Institute Web site maintains articles, documents, and links on computer security and wireless technologies.
An alternative OS for iPAQ
If you like Linux and have an iPAQ you can replace the OEM O/S with a Linux kernel.

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  • Servers
  • Laptops
  • Workstations
  • Printers
  • Scanners
  • Disk Drives
  • CD ROMS
  • PDAs

What do they all have in common? They can all be stolen.

So how can you reduce the impact, and what do you do if it happens?

Obviously, some equipment is more likely to go missing than others. Physical security is the big issue for the majority of this list. Sorry, but that’s up to you. C3SC does not focus on physical barriers. And items like printers and scanners do not offer a security risk – other than the loss of the asset.

CD-ROMs and software are something to think about. It would not be a good idea to see a major application from a large development house on a torrent site along with your license. No one has been sued yet – do you want to be the first?

At C3SC we create solutions for the technology aspect of the theft.

  • How do you protect your data on missing laptops or stolen servers?
  • What is your policy on PDAs and the data they contain?
  • Do you allow personal removable media like USB keys, and how do you protect them?

We will develop both a policy and a solution, show you how to implement and support it, and create the infrastructure and train your users and administration staff to work within it.

Handheld devices and PDAs

Due to the recent growth of these devices, and the speed of evolution, they are frequently overlooked. However, the level of interoperability that now exists between these devices and more traditional network services make them a significant point of entry and the security risk they present cannot be ignored. With the advent of readily available add-on storage (compact flash [CF] and secure digital [SD]) the ability of an assailant to remove, change, or replace data has increased.

Although at the extreme edge of the hacker sphere, a stolen device can be read by a number of utilities. And with the ability to update or reconfigure a handheld device with software add-ons, or even complete operating system changes, it would be possible to combine virus software with wireless technology in a pocket-sized device.

If you have a Palm ,Windows Mobile, Windows CE, Blackberry, or Pocket PC device, let C3SC improve your awareness of the associated risks, and how to mitigate your security vulnerability.

Laptops

Laptops – A very common and legitimate area of concern. We will develop file encryption services to protect your machines, but still provide for recover processes.

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Public Kiosks

Kiosks are increasing in popularity as a mechanism for providing information to anonymous users, i.e. the public. We will configure your kiosks to prevent them becoming another access point to your networks, and develop audit and monitoring processes to confirm their ongoing security. We will create templates and processes to enable you to deploy additional kiosks in the future, whilst maintaining your security.
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Did you know?
Size does matter - passwords.
Make it longer, using upper and lower case, with numbers and special characters. Don't forget spaces and punctuation points can frequently be used to make more memorable, but still secure, pass phrases.
Folder views.
If you want all your files and folders to be listed the same way in Explorer, display the format you want in the right pane, e.g. details view, sorted by file type. Then Tools>Folder Options and the Views tab. Hit the Apply to All Folders button and the next time you traverse to a folder it will be in your "standard " display format.
Frozen Explorer session?
If your explorer session has stopped responding, hit CTRL+SHFT+ESC to bring up taskmanager. On the processes tab, look for explorer.exe in the Image Name column and hit the End Process button. Your windows session will now seem to disappear. It can be restarted in taskmanager by going to File>New Task (Run) and typing explorer.exe.
Who is using your computer?
Don't leave your computer whilst you are logged on. It only takes a moment for someone to send an email with your account. Always shut down at night and set a password for your screen saver so your PC will remember even if you don't.
Scrolling system messages.
To view Linux system log messages in real-time, open a terminal window, su to root, and type tail –f /var/log/messages. You will see the system messages scroll up the screen as they occur.
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