Virus & Security Information
Security Checklist for Windows Computers
Required steps for all Windows computers
- Assign strong passwords for all workstation Administrator and Guest accounts. Windows XP] | Windows Vista
- Install all operating system security patches and critical updates using Windows Update Service.
- Install or update Symantec anti-virus. Run a complete desktop scan.
- Install or update SuperAntiSpyware software. Run a complete desktop scan.
- Run QuickStart Level 1 to:
- Activate the Windows XP firewall.
- Disable Windows file and printer sharing.
- Set up automatic Windows Updates for installation of patches.
- Install all security patches and critical updates for Microsoft applications using Windows Update Service
- Install updates to other critical applications (Flash, Adobe Reader, etc.) using the Secunia Vulnerability Scanning - Online.
Additional steps if your computer stores or accesses private data
(See: Standard - Securing private data)
- Run QuickStart Level 2
- Prepare a plan to back up your data (Novell, Samba)
- Set a password-protected screen saver
- Follow the guidelines for Encrypting Stored Data
Security tools and utilities
Following are tools and utilities that provide additional security, depending on your computing needs.
Rev: 07.09 sab