access control

I decided to encrypt one file on my PC. I most likely mistakenly set it that every file is encrypted that I create or download. They're accessible and I'm the only user on my PC. But its annoying that nearly every file has a padlock on it. I can disable the encryption through properties, but I'd...

We are a small group that share a PC and have separate User ID and password. Others who want to use the PC, can use as a guest account that does not need password. I want to load files on the PC and it should be password protected. It may be one with the User ID or guest. Can I create a disk...

Original release date: May 02, 2019 Summary The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is issuing this activity alert in response to recently disclosed exploits that target unsecure configurations of SAP components. [1] Technical Details A presentation at the April 2019...

Encrypting folders and files is a way to protect them from unwanted access. Encrypting File System (EFS) is a feature of Windows that allows you to store information on your hard disk in an encrypted format. Other forms solutions for encryption are available that can provide the same level of...

Original release date: December 03, 2018 Summary The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are issuing this activity alert to inform computer network defenders about SamSam...

Hi I was wondering if anyone could help. I would like to configure a "windows wireless captive portal server" it does not have to be on Windows server 2012 it can be any windows server. i'll explain what i am trying to achieve. I am having a Guest Wifi on multiple Draytek Routers. The routers...

I stay at a hotel so my connection is public since it is shared. I recently installed the Kooraroo Media streaming software on my Computer and found a problem in it. It does have the feature to block new devices but it also has a web interface. The web interface can be accessed from any device...

Hi, New here but not new to Windows. I have a software requirement that I am surprised I can't seem to find an answer for. I have written a Windows Service. I have created an installer for this service. This installer (when run as Administrator) creates a new user, provides the user with...

I manage an online historic archive for a local historical society. We have many documents, pictures, etc., posted in a Dropbox account, and provide links for all who desire. I'm concerned that one of us (me or one of the volunteers who has access to the account/collection) might someday...

Hi, I am running Windows 7 Professional 64 bit. Is there some way I can use Windows Firewall to only allow access to the internet for email (I use outlook 2013) and also say Chrome Browser? Occasionally I use my iPhone to tether my windows 7 laptop, but I have a very limited data plan. I...

Original release date: June 05, 2017 Systems Affected SNMP enabled devices Overview The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) may be abused to gain unauthorized access to network devices. SNMP provides a standardized framework for a common language that is used for monitoring and...

Hi all I am using ArcGIS for server to publish my services the I am reading it by my site. ArcGIS server consist of two products ArcGIS server manager and services directory and all of these are on domain. And I can reach any one of this by using the its own link. Now for safety reason I want...

Assume I have a file D:\aaa\bbb\ccc\ddd.txt Can this file inherit its owner from the wrapping folder? Can folder ccc inherit its owner from the parent folder bbb? Or is inheritance only applicable to access permissions and not to ownership? Peter

Original release date: June 05, 2017 Systems Affected SNMP enabled devices Overview The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) may be abused to gain unauthorized access to network devices. SNMP provides a standardized framework for a common language that is used for monitoring and...

Hi, I'd to make my cmd open as an administrator by default. I know I can hit Win+X->'a', but I want to open the admin-cmd anywhere. Normally I open cmd in a folder either by: 1. Typing 'cmd' into Windows Explorer url bar [preferred method] 2. shift+right-click -> open cmd as administrator So...

I've tried denying write permission in the Security tab, to the relevant user account, but still I am able to delete the file from that account. Any solutions?

my teenager son learned some tricks to log into Windows 10 without any password. He used the trick and installed and played games on my PC while I was at work. I can see the login in event viewer. How can I secure my PC so he can't break in and mess up my system? Thanks,

I got a "Do you trust this program" prompt while i was installing a program. Think of accepting it i just hit enter. But instead of accepting it i declined it. Now i have no idea to set it back so i can instal the program. I am on Windows 8.1. Thanks in advance for you help and time.

Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (November 8, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: The Windows Virtual Hard Disk Driver improperly handles user access to certain files. An attacker can manipulate files in locations not intended to be available to the user by exploiting this...

We anticipate threats like files being deleted from servers by disgruntled employees. 1. Can someone suggest what preventive measures that can be implemented ? (DLP implementation is in pipeline, but would like to see if there are alternate measures) 2. If somehow files are deleted, we would...