How Does This Affect Me; What Do I Need To Do; Windows Bridge Network Connection; Description - HP 800 User Manual

How Does this Affect Me?

Services are Windows operating system applications that run automatically,
without manual intervention.
Services explained:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/guidance/serversecurity/tcg/
tcgch07n.mspx
How to identify the services running in a process:
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/2000/server/
scriptguide/en-us/sas_ser_arwi.mspx
Tips on Windows XP services:
http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm

What Do I Need to Do?

For services you always use, change the startup type to automatic.
How to change the service startup type:
Select Start>>Settings>>Control Panel>>Administrative Tools>>Services.
1.
2. Right-click on a service and select Properties.
Select Automatic from the Startup type drop-down list.
3.
Click OK.
4.
5. Close the Services window.
Close the Administrative Tools window.
6.

Windows Bridge Network Connection

Description

This test verifies that the endpoint attempting to connect to the network does
not have a bridged network connection present. A bridged network connec-
tion allows the connecting endpoint to transparently send traffic to and from
another network. An example use of this type of connection would be to bridge
a high-speed cellular network connection in and out of the local network. A
bridged network connection poses a significant security risk.
Tests Help
Security Settings – Windows
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