Probably the biggest concern is whether or not to have a secure wireless network due to the time it would take to allow each device or computer access. Below is a list of both security enabled and disabled, as well as the pros and cons of both: Pros—Wireless Security Enabled When wireless security is enabled, [...]
Windows Firewall, previously known as Internet Connection Firewall or ICF, is a protective boundary that monitors and restricts information that travels between your computer and a network or the Internet. This provides a line of defense against someone who might try to access your computer from outside the Windows Firewall without your permission. To enable [...]
Windows Challenge/Response (NTLM) is the authentication protocol used on networks that include systems running the Windows operating system and on stand-alone systems. NTLM credentials are based on data obtained during the interactive logon process and consist of a domain name, a user name, and a one-way hash of the user’s password. NTLM uses an encrypted [...]
