2.6 Workstation Security Flashcards
Given a scenario, configure a workstation to meet best practices for security
Which sort of account presents a significant security vulnerability?
Guest accounts
What does ‘account disabled’ mean?
User cannot login until they contact helpdesk
What is the standard lockout period?
15 minutes
What is the best limit for concurrent logins?
Only 1
Why is it recommended to disable AutoRun and AutoPlay?
Because if a physical media contains malware it will automatically run and infect the device
Define cleartext/plaintext
Data that is stored, transmitted, or processed in an unprotected format that anyone can view and read
Data state
Location of data within a processing system
Give the three states of data
At rest, in motion, in use
Give 4 levels of encryption
- Full disk
- Folder
- File
- Database
Data in motion
Any data moving from one computer or system to another over the network or within the same computer
Data in use/processing
Any data read into memory or inside the processor and being manipulated
When should end users log off?
When they will be away from their desk for more than a few minutes
