disadvantage of strict security policy on network?
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There's a tradeoff.  If you totally block users from downloading and installing executables, you can prevent most spyware problems.  On the other hand, users won't be able to install freeware (i.e powerpoint viewer or visio viewer) that they may need for their job.  Now, SysAdmins will get a call everytime a user needs something.  So, trade time for cleaning up messes users make for time doing very basic installs.
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you misunderstand something. it's precisely vice versa - you can "hack" resp. use the unsecure wireless network of your neighbor, but no one can use your secure network - period.
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This is on the part of the server. For example if I lock a part of my site from being accessed by people on the internet the server will tell anyone trying to access it it is forbidden.\n\n\nIt's probably an error on the site. It's not just you.
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disconnect from any network \nreinstall windows \nchange all pasword \nuse internet security same as norton or balckice\nupadate frequntly windows and security software \ndont use any time save password option\nregards!
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Thinkgeek.com has something called the Stingray Firewall - it's a hardware firewall that learns what to block in a very intelligent manner. It will not get in the way of games, web browsing, or other normal internet activity; it will stop all intruders like a brick wall that's been set on fire. Setup is ridiculously easy, just plug in all the right stuff and you're good to go.
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security.  You must have a security implementation of encryption otherwise you are sharing everything with anybody over the air.\nthat's the downside of wireless, unless you use WEP (at a minimum) or ideally WPA-PSK, WEP can still be cracked, but may not be worth the hackers time
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This depends entirely upon the system you have, what OS it runs, and whether or not you are using the software included with your device, or those built into your OS.  It also makes a difference whether you are trying to set up an ad-hoc network, or connect to an existing network that may be passworded
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you may want to go to http://scan.sygatetech.com/ where it will scan your comp and tell you how protected your comp is, you can try it with and without your 3rd pary firewall
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Here you have some:\nhttp://askcomputerexpert.ws43.com/download/security.htm
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firewall restrictions by the admin of your network. OR you have a limited windows xp account rather than a computer administer account on XP
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Technically yes (although legally difficult concept as yet) but it is also insecure so your data may be unsafe - the 'owner' of the network could be intercepting your data.
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nope, never is a good idea in any situation.  at least in my opinion.  To many security issues, no privacy and it increases the rate at which your computer becomes bogged down with crap and slows the performance.
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okay, people are morons. if the network is open, use it. you won't get a virus. it's the same as plugging into a modem. if people don't want you to use their network, they can password protect it. if you crack the network, then you are doing something illegal... just sit in front of starbucks...
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You are always taking a risk with p2p networks.  Doesn't AC require a dongle(hardware key) anyway?
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use a good firewall , like symantec firewall.l
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You can change group policy so it doesn't enforce the complexity requirements, but you cannot change what the requirements are. You can either have complex passwords or not.\n\nIn the group policy editor, its...\n\nComputer configuration, Windows Settings, Security Settings, Account Policies, Password Policy.
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Tim - your priorities are in reverse order. Turning off the SSID, while probably a good idea, is not at all secure. You really need to turn on encryption. WEP is better than nothing, but is fairly easy to break. To really make your network secure, you need to use WPA2 encryption (or just WPA if your computer doesn't support WPA2, but WPA2 is better), and, of course, change the default password.\n\nMy own home network has a hidden SSID with WPA2 encryption and a good password.