This document mainly focuses on:
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1RUNNING HEAD: MANAGING HOST BASED SECURITY IN WINDOWS 8.1
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a. Procedure to Manage Windows Defender
Operating Environment:
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1. Windows Defender come with windows 8.1 software and are found in the control panel.
2. The application is used only when you login your system as an administarator or have permitted to act as the administrator.
3. For windows defender to run in the system it should be turned on and no other antivirus should be active
4. Scanning the system with windows defender deletes infected files. Also ensure you do the required scanning
5. If a different anti virus has been previously deleted, then windows defender needs to be turned off and to be restarted
Resources (Futher Reading):
Firewalls. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc700820.aspx
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer. (2011). Retrieved from https://dougvitale.wordpress.com/2011/11/18/microsoft-baseline-security-analyzer/
CloudFlare. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.winhelp.us/configure-windows-defender-in-windows-8.html
Procedures:
Windows defender
Window defender protects a computer system against any form of malware by running in the background of the computer system and gives notification if any suspicious item is found in the syatem for the user to take action. It can also be used by a computer to scan the system if the system has issues e.g becomes slow, switches off when not commanded to, hanging among other things. Windows defender should be updated over time so that it is not outdated and also to improve its performance.
Windows defender is found in the control panel icon, steps of opening are
i. Open control panel and select “windows defender”
ii. While you click on windows defender, the following page appears
a) To update the system click on “update”
b) Real time scanning
c) For the full scan results it will appear in the table as shown below
d) For quick results check the button just before you click on scan. Then the results will appear as shown below.
e) To scan removable device, select “setting” and click on advance
Then check the box just before removing any removable drivers and click save
b. Procedure to configure Windows Firewall for Windows 8.1
Operating Environment:
1. Operating System: Windows 8.1 Pro
2. Hardware: A Laptop
3. Software: VMware Horizon Client Installed
Descriptions:
Windows firewall is a protection application that protects against suspicious items, It helps in blocking suspicious programs .
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Table of Contents
Introduction..................................................................................................................................................2
Configuring Windows Firewall General Settings.........................................................................................2
System Model .........................................................................................................................................2
On (recommended)......................................................................................................................................2
Don't allow exceptions.................................................................................................................................2
Off (not recommended)...............................................................................................................................3
Practical Simulation ............................................................................................................................3
Requirements to perform this task .............................................................................................................3
To open Windows Security Center ..............................................................................................................3
To open Windows Firewall ..........................................................................................................................4
To configure Windows Firewall On with no exceptions mode...................................................................5
To disable Windows Firewall .......................................................................................................................5
Configuring Windows Firewall Exceptions ..................................................................................................6
Requirements to perform this task...............................................................................................................7
Configure Notifications.................................................................................................................................7
To configure notifications ............................................................................................................................8
Configure Exceptions for Programs .............................................................................................................8
To configure Windows Firewall Program Exceptions .................................................................................9
Configure Exceptions for Ports ..................................................................................................................13
To configure Windows Firewall Port Exceptions.......................................................................................13
To edit exceptions......................................................................................................................................15
Configuring Windows Firewall Advanced Settings ...................................................................................16
Requirements to perform this task ...........................................................................................................17
To open the Windows Firewall Advanced Settings...................................................................................17
Configure Network Connection Settings...................................................................................................17
To use Network Connection settings.........................................................................................................18
To configure Security Logging settings ......................................................................................................19
Configure ICMP Settings.............................................................................................................................20
Result & Conclusion ...................................................................................................................................21
Reference’s:................................................................................................................................................22
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How to Configure Windows Firewall on a Computer
Introduction
Windows Firewall is a new feature of Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) that is turned on by default.
It monitors and restricts the information that travels between your computer and a network such as the
Internet. Windows Firewall helps to provide a line of defense against someone who might try to access your
computer over a network without your permission. It also helps to block malicious software and worms and
provides a means to log security events.
Windows Firewall helps to protect your computer by blocking unsolicited traffic. Unsolicited traffic is any
attempt to communicate with your computer over a network connection that was not specifically requested
by programs running on your computer. Therefore programs such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Outlook
Express will continue to operate successfully with Windows Firewall enabled.
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How to configure Windows Firewall General Settings
How to configure Windows Firewall Exceptions
How to configure Windows Firewall Advanced settings
Configuring Windows Firewall General Settings
System Model
The Windows Firewall general settings allow you to configure these options:
On (recommended).
This is the default setting (with Don't allow exceptions not selected).
Don't allow exceptions.
When this check box is selected, the firewall is placed into On with No Exceptions mode which
blocks all unsolicited requests to connect to your computer. This includes requests to programs or services
that you select on the Exceptions tab. Use the Don't allow exceptions setting when you need maximum
protection for your computer, such as when you connect to a public network in a hotel or airport, or when
a vulnerability is discovered and either you have not had time to download a hotfix for your computer or a
hotfix is unavailable.
After you have installed the latest operating system service packs and software updates, you can restore
normal Internet functionality by returning the operational mode to On with Don't allow exceptions cleared.
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Off (not recommended).
Turning off Windows Firewall might make your computer more vulnerable to damage from viruses, worms,
or intruders.
To modify the recommended Windows Firewall default general settings, perform these tasks:
Open Windows Security Center
Open Windows Firewall
Configure Windows Firewall On with No Exceptions mode
Disable Windows Firewall
Verify Windows Firewall General settings are applied
Note: The steps to disable Windows Firewall are listed here but should only be performed by advanced
users for computer administration purposes, or if your computer is protected by another hardware or
software firewall.
Practical Simulation
Requirements to perform this task
Credentials: You must be logged on as a member of the local Administrators group.
Open Windows Security Center
To open Windows Security Center
1. From the Windows XP SP2 desktop, click Start, and then click Control Panel.
Figure 1 The Control Panel
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2. In Control Panel, click Security Center.
Figure 2 The Windows Security Center
Open Window Firewall.
To open Windows Firewall
1. In Windows Security Center, under Manage security settings for, click Windows Firewall.
Figure 3 Windows Firewall
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Configure Windows Firewall On With No Exceptions
To configure Windows Firewall On with no exceptions mode
1. In the Windows Firewall dialog box, select the Don't allow exceptions check box.
Figure 4 Windows Firewall in On with no exceptions mode
2. Click OK.
Disable Windows Firewall
WARNING: Disabling Windows Firewall will expose your computer to the Internet, if no other firewall
exists. The setting discussed in this section should only be used by advanced users for computer
administration purposes, or if your computer is protected by another firewall.
To disable Windows Firewall
1. In Windows Security Center under Manage security settings for, click Windows Firewall.
2. In the Windows Firewall dialog box, click Off (not recommended).
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Figure 5 Disabling Windows Firewall
3. Click OK, then close Security Center, and then close Control Panel.
Verifying Windows Firewall General Settings Are Applied
When you verify Windows Firewall settings, some tabs and options in the Windows Firewall dialog box
might be unavailable depending on your configuration.
To verify Windows Firewall General settings are applied
1. From the Windows XP SP2 desktop, click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. Under Pick a category, click Security Center.
3. Under Manage security settings for, click Windows Firewall.
4. Click the General tab and verify that your configuration is applied to Windows Firewall, and then
click OK.
Configuring Windows Firewall Exceptions
Because Windows Firewall restricts communication between your computer and the Internet, you might
have to adjust settings for some programs that require an open connection to the Internet. For any program
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on the Windows Firewall exceptions list, Windows opens the necessary connection automatically, regardless
of where the application is run from.
Note: The firewall designates that the connection is only open while the program is waiting to receive the
connection. All other times the port is closed.
The firewall designates that the port is only open while the program is waiting to receive the connection.
All other times the port is closed and your computer is secure from unsolicited requests.
To help minimize your security risk, if you must allow exceptions:
Only allow an exception when you really need it.
Never allow an exception for a program that you don't recognize.
Remove an exception as soon as you no longer need it.
To enable Windows Firewall Exceptions, you must perform these tasks:
Configure notifications
Add Exceptions for Programs
Add Exceptions for Ports
Edit Exceptions
Verify Windows Firewall Exceptions settings are applied
Requirements to perform this task
Credentials: You must be logged on as a member of the local Administrators group.
Configure Notifications
By default, Windows Firewall displays a notification dialog box, similar to the one that appears in Figure 6,
whenever it blocks a program.
Figure 6 Windows Security Alert
The dialog indicates which program has been blocked and allows you to choose whether to allow this
program. The options available are:
Keep Blocking. Use this option so the program won't connect without your permission.
Unblock. Use this option to place the program in the Windows Firewall exceptions list.
Ask me later. Use this option if you do not know whether to block or to unblock the program. This
option keeps the program blocked for greater security. This message appears again the next time
that this program is blocked.
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Complete these steps if you choose not to receive any notifications.
To configure notifications
1. In Security Center, under Manage security settings for, click Windows Firewall.
2. On the Exceptions tab, either clear or select Display a notification when Windows Firewall
blocks a program.
Figure 7 The Exceptions tab with notifications enabled
3. Click OK.
Configure Exceptions for Programs
You can configure exceptions to the default firewall setting, to allow unsolicited requests to connect to a
program on your computer. You can also be more specific about where the request is allowed to initiate
from by changing its scope.
A scope is an optional configuration that enables you to specify which computers can use the excepted
program on your computer. For home and small office networks, Microsoft recommends that you set the
scope to the local network only where you can do this. If you set the scope to the local network only,
computers on the same network can connect to the program on the computer. However, traffic that
originates from a remote computer is not allowed.
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If the program that you want to allow an exception for is not listed on the Exceptions tab, you can search
for it in the list of programs on your computer and then add it.
To configure Windows Firewall Program Exceptions
1. In the Windows Firewall dialog box, click the Exceptions tab.
Figure 8 Windows Firewall Exceptions list
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2. Under Programs and Services, select the check box for the program or service that you want to
allow, and then click OK.
3. If the program or service that you want to allow is not listed, click Add Program.
Figure 9 Add a Program
4. From the list, scroll to the program that you want to add, select it, and then click OK.
Note: If the program that you wish to add is not listed in the Add a Program box, click Browse. For
the steps to browse to a program, skip to step 8 in this procedure.
5. Click Change scope.
Note: Change scope is an optional configuration that enables you to specify which computers can
use the excepted program on your computer. If you do not need to set a scope, you can skip to
step 7.
Figure 10 Change Scope
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6. Specify the set of computers for which this program is unblocked, and then click OK.
Figure 11 Exceptions list with Messenger added
7. Click OK.
8. If the program that you want to allow is not listed in the Add a Program dialog box, click Add
Program and then click Browse.
Figure 12 Browsing for a program
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Programs are usually stored in the Program Files folder on your computer.
9. Browse to the program that you want to add, select it and then click Open.
Figure 13 A program added to the Add a Program dialog box
10. Click OK. The program will now appear in the Add a Program dialog box, under Programs.
Figure 14 The updated Exceptions list
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11. Click OK.
Configure Exceptions for Ports
You can configure exceptions to the default Windows Firewall settings, to allow unsolicited requests to
connect to a port. You can also be more specific about where the request is allowed to initiate by defining
scopes.
A port is like a small door in the firewall that allows communications to pass through. You must specify the
exact port number to open but remember to close it again as soon as you have finished using it or else it
will remain open indefinitely.
A scope is an optional configuration that enables you to specify which computers can use the excepted port
on your computer. For home and small office networks, Microsoft recommends that you set the scope to
the local network only where you can do this. If you set the scope to the local network only, computers on
the same network can connect to the port on the computer. However, traffic that originates from a remote
computer is not allowed.
It is better to add a program than it is to open a port because:
You can do it easily.
You do not have to know which port number to use.
The firewall designates that the port is only open while the program waits to receive the connection.
All other times the port is closed and your computer is secure from unsolicited requests. However,
when a user opens a port manually, that port remains open even while the program is not using it.
Only advanced users should open ports for, and configure the scope of, individual connections. This
restriction minimizes opportunities for intruders to connect to a computer or network.
To configure Windows Firewall Port Exceptions
1. In the Windows Firewall dialog box, click the Exceptions tab.
Figure 15 Windows Firewall Exception list
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2. Click Add Port.
Figure 16 Add a Port
3. Type a name for the port you want to allow, type the port number, then indicate whether this is a
TCP or UDP port by clicking TCP or UDP.
4. Click Change scope.
Note: Change scope is an optional configuration that enables you to specify which computers can
use the excepted program on your computer. If you do not need to set a scope, you can skip to
step 6.
Figure 17 Change Scope
5. Specify the set of computers for which this port is unblocked, and then click OK.
6. Click OK.
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Edit Exceptions
You can edit any program or port exceptions on the Windows Firewall Exceptions tab.
To edit exceptions
1. In the Windows Firewall dialog box, click the Exceptions tab.
2. Under Programs or Services, select a program, a port, or a service exception and then click Edit.
If you chose to edit a program, in the Edit a Program dialog box, click Change scope, select the
options that you require and then click OKtwice.
Note: Change scope is an optional configuration that enables you to specify which computers can
use the excepted program on your computer.
Figure 18 Edit a Program
If you select a port in the Edit a Port dialog box make the necessary edits and then click OK.
Figure 19 Edit a Port
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If you select a service in the Edit a Service dialog box select any ports associated with the service
that you wish to open and then click OK.
Figure 20 Edit a Service
Verifying Windows Firewall Exceptions Settings Are Applied
When you verify Windows Firewall settings, some tabs and options in the Windows Firewall dialog box
might be unavailable depending on your configuration.
To verify Windows Firewall Exceptions settings are applied
1. From the Windows XP SP2 desktop, click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. Under Pick a category, click Security Center.
3. Under Manage security settings for, click Windows Firewall.
4. Click the Exceptions tab and verify that your configuration is applied to Windows Firewall.
Configuring Windows Firewall Advanced Settings
On the Advanced tab in Windows Firewall there are several settings that you can configure. These settings
are divided into four sections:
Network Connection Settings. Advanced users modify these to define Windows Firewall settings
for individual hardware connections that are available on a computer. For example, you could
configure Windows Firewall to block connections only if they were attempted by a device attached
to a USB port, and allow connections via your network card. The standard configuration on a
standalone computer is for the Firewall to have the same settings for every hardware connection
available.
Security Logging. Advanced users can create a record of successful connections and unsuccessful
connection attempts across Windows Firewall. When you choose to log unsuccessful attempts,
information is collected about each connection attempt that is detected and blocked by Windows
Firewall.
When you choose to log successful connections, information is collected about each successful
connection that travels across the firewall. Together these create a log of all the transactions going
into and out of the computers environment.
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ICMP. Advanced users can select which parts of Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) can be
used through Windows Firewall. To configure these settings requires in-depth knowledge of ICMP
mechanisms. Incorrect configuration of ICMP can seriously affect your computers security.
Default Settings. Users with Administrator rights can use this option to restore Windows Firewall
settings to their original defaults settings.
Requirements to perform this task
Credentials: You must log on as a member of the local Administrators group and have Windows
Firewall open.
Open Windows Firewall Advanced Settings
To open the Windows Firewall Advanced Settings
1. In the Windows Firewall dialog box, click the Advanced tab.
Figure 21 Windows Firewall Advanced settings
Configure Network Connection Settings
The default configuration for Windows Firewall is enabled for all connections. You can change this for
individual connections, and you can set a different configuration for each connection.
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For example, you might wish to disable email on your Internet connection, but allow email on your Local
Area Connection.
To use Network Connection settings
1. In Windows Firewall, on the Advanced tab, under Network Connection Settings, clear all
connections that you do not require Windows Firewall to protect.
2. Click to select the particular connection that you wish to change from the default firewall settings,
and then click Settings.
Figure 22 Windows Firewall Advanced settings per-network connection
3. Select or deselect the particular service that you wish to enable or disable for this connection.
4. If the service you wish to enable for this connection is not displayed, click Add.
Figure 23 Service Settings for a particular network connection
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5. Type the specific connection details into each of the fields for the service that you wish to enable,
and then click OK.
Note: For each service, you must supply a description for the service, the name or IP Address of
the computer that hosts the service, and the TCP or UDP internal and external ports used by the
service.
Configure Security Logging Settings
Windows Firewall can keep a log of successful connections that go through the firewall and any connections
that are blocked.
When you choose to log dropped packets, information is collected about each attempt to cross the firewall
that is detected and blocked. When you choose to log successful connections, information is collected
about each successful connection that travels across the firewall. For example, when your computer
successfully connects to a Web site using a Web browser, that connection is recorded in the log.
The security log has two sections:
Header. This displays information about the version of the security log and the fields that are
available to enter information into.
Body. This is the complete report of all of the information gathered and recorded about the traffic
across, or attempts to cross the firewall. The body of the security log is a dynamic list, which displays
new data entries at the bottom of the log.
To configure Security Logging settings
1. In Windows Firewall, on the Advanced tab, under Security Logging, click Settings.
Figure 24 Security Logging Settings
2. In the Log Settings dialog box, click Log dropped packets, to record all the connection attempts
rejected by your firewall, andLog successful connections, to record all the connection attempts
allowed by your firewall.
3. Type a path and name for your log, (pfirewall.log is the default).
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Note: You must ensure that you specify a secure location for your log to prevent any deliberate or
accidental modification.
4. Configure a size limit, such as 4096KB, to ensure that your log does not grow to an unmanageable
size, and then click OK.
Note: When your log reaches the size limit, it is renamed by having .old added to the end of the
log name. A new log file is created with the original log name and logging continues.
Configure ICMP Settings
The ICMP is used in networks to diagnose many network problems. For example, the ping utility uses ICMP
echo request and response messages to test connectivity between computers.
Windows XP SP2 is not capable of discovering whether the ICMP packets are being used for a genuine test
or are being used for malicious purposes. This is another reason not to change these settings unless you
are an advanced user.
With the ICMP settings in Windows Firewall, you can choose which control messages your computer
responds to.
Note: When you enable File and Printer Sharing on your Exceptions tab, the Allow incoming echo request
option is also enabled.
To configure ICMP options
1. In Windows Firewall on the Advanced tab, under ICMP, click Settings.
Figure 25 ICMP Settings
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2. Select the appropriate requests that you want your computer to respond to and then click OK.
Restore Windows Firewall Default Settings
This is a configuration option that allows you to restore all of the Windows Firewall settings to their original
defaults. This is important because Windows Firewall might have been configured to allow incoming
connections, either through adding applications or ports to the Windows Firewall exception list, that are no
longer necessary.
To use Restore Defaults
1. In Windows Firewall, on the Advanced tab, in the Default Settings section,
click Restore Defaults.
Figure 26 Restore Defaults Confirmation
2. In the Restore Defaults Confirmation dialog box, click Yes.
3. Click OK to close Windows Firewall settings.
Verifying Windows Firewall Advanced Settings Are Applied
When you verify Windows Firewall settings, some tabs and options in the Windows Firewall dialog box
might be unavailable depending on your configuration.
To verify Windows Firewall settings are applied
1. From the Windows XP SP2, click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. Under Pick a category, click Security Center.
3. Under Manage security settings for, click Windows Firewall.
4. Click the Advanced tab and verify that your configuration is applied to Windows Firewall.
Result & Conclusion
In this report we have examined several Internet-centric firewall designs in an attempt to meet security and
performance requirements of multitier applications. In all scenarios, servers hosting application components
were separated from the company's corporate network used to conduct internal business, as an initial step
to segregate resources with different security requirements. To tightly control interactions between the
application's tiers, we looked at hosting tiers of the application on dedicated subnets. By deploying firewalls
in series, we were able to significantly increase the difficulty of obtaining unauthorized access to sensitive
resources from the Internet. At the same time, each firewall layer increased the design's complexity,
contributing to the cost of deploying and maintaining the infrastructure, and increasing the likelihood that
it will be misconfigured.
The network design appropriate for your environment depends on the nature of your application and the
risks that you are trying to mitigate by setting up a security perimeter around your servers. As we discussed,
relying on a single firewall or combining application tiers into a single subnet often decreases the amount
of control that you have over how application components are accessed.
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However, beware of jumping to a design that incorporates three firewalls in series without first considering
less expensive alternatives. In this article, we only touched upon some of the many ways of deploying
firewalls with respect to each other, and we did not to examine the relationship between firewalls and other
perimeter-defense devices. When designing your network, consider how other components of its perimeter,
such as intrusion-detection systems, routers, and VPNs, may impact security of the infrastructure, and select
a design that matches your application's architecture and your company's business needs.
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