Tools for Security Troubleshooting

Question 1

Anti-virus & Anti-malware

Answer 1

• Stops malicious software from running
• Can include anti-malware & anti-spyware
• Keep your signature updated

Question 2

Recover Console / Command Prompt

Answer 2

• Very powerful , very dangerous

- File system access

Question 3

Terminal

Answer 3

• Command Line access to Linux & Mac OS X
  
  • Similar to Windows Command Line
• Modify every aspect of the operating system
  
  • OS configuration files
  • Shutdown & startup process
  • Application configurations

Question 4

System Restore

Answer 4

• Creates restore points
• Windows Vista / 7 = All programs / Accessories / System Tools / System Restore
• Windows 8 / 8.1 = Control Panel / System / Advanced System Settings
• Doesn’t guarantee recovery from viruses & spyware

Question 5

LVM Snapshots

Answer 5

• The Linux Logical Volume Manager Version of Windows Restore
• Works very quickly
• Restore from the snapshot

Question 6

Event Viewer

Answer 6

• Central Event Consolidation
• Get information about security events
• Applications , security , setup , system

Question 7

Refresh & Restore

Answer 7

• Refresh
  
  • Reinstall Windows
  • Keep your personal files & settings
  • Windows 8 / 8.1 features
• Restore
  
  • Revert to a previous system configuration
  • Keep your personal files
  • Undo system changes