Shared Secure Server

Is an SSL Secure Server the same as having a certificate?
I want to sign up for BlueHost and in the features is says SSL Secure Server is included. Does that mean I'll have a shared SSL certificate? If not does BlueHost have shared SSL certificates? Are they included or cost more? It also says Free Generated Certificate under the e-commerce features.

yes and no. you do have to have an ssl certificate for ssl to work, but if you create your own, it is not a publically trusted certificate. the person on the other end has to trust that you are who you say you are. you may say, but i am. that is correct, but I also could pretend to be you.

What's the difference between a mapped drive and shortcut to the server?
Hi I am baffled by the reply I got from customer support for a software we use at the office. Basically: What is the real value of mapping a drive versus sharing a folder? Thanks ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Answer gotten: You need to run PI from a folder WITHIN a mapped drive letter, such as X:\PI5, not directly from \\WIS-SERVER\PI5 Do this on the workstation (not WIS-SERVER) by selecting Map Network Drive from the Tools menu in Explorer (or My Computer). Choose a drive letter, select the shared drive (just sharing C: is easiest, though less secure) and check the 'Reconnect at logon' checkbox. Now make sure your shortcut points to the drive letter, not \\WIS-SERVER\PI5 Note: the PI5 folder must be contained WITHIN this shared drive or folder - it will not work if PI is installed in the root. You may need to move the PI installation on the server to C:\PI5\PI5, for example, and then share the top-level PI5 folder.

as far as accessing the files there is no difference. However, some programs require the mapped drive (in your example x:\P15). When the porgram was created the developers didn't give it the ability to use a UNC path (which is the \\WIS-SERVER). Therefore the software won't work that way. Most newer programs dont' have a problem with \\WIS-Server, but older software will have issues with it. Hope that helps.

Where to get secure remote access service for desktops and servers.?
Can Anyone Share a detailed Review?

Webex PCNow Review http://WebEx.we.bs When You Sign-Up For The PCNow Service You Get: > PC-to-PC and Mobile-to-PC Remote Access > Remote Desktop Control > 128 Bit SSL Encryption > Unique Security Features such as phone authentication > File Transfer Capabilities > Remote Printing Capabilities > Application / Program Level Access ...and much more. What Can You Do With WebEx PCNow? > You will have full access to your pc from anywhere in the world. It is almost as if you are sitting at your pc even though you may be thousands of miles away. > You can print a document on the remote pc to your local printer without having to install any applications or print drivers. > You can run any program and access your entire desktop. > You can access your email, folders, files and your pc's network resources. > You can transfer files to and from your remote pc. How Would You Use WebEx PCNow? > Avoid rush hour traffic and commuting by working from home. > Demonstrate software products without having to install them onsite. > Travel without taking your laptop. > Check your office schedules and email from an airport kiosk. > If you forget to copy a document or presentation to your laptop before a business presention? Just copy it across using WebEx PCNow. How Hard Is It To Set Up and Use? It is really simple: > Download and install a small WebEx PCNow agent on the remote pc you want to access. > Make sure the remote pc has an always-on connection to the Internet and the WebEx PCNow agent is running. > At the remote location bring up the browser, login, & setup your remote pc. A small browser plug-in will download automatically and within seconds you will be set up and ready to access your remote pc. With PCNow, you don't have to know any IP addresses or other technical networking details. You won't have to open any ports or configure your firewall. You won't have to install any software or drivers on the pc to view.

Internet Connection with PPPoE or your Suggested Please guide me to how configure in Server & Client Level.!?
Is that PPPoE Connection Secure …??? We have an Internet Connection in Server, Server has two LAN card; One is for LAN which is connect with CAT5 cable – 10/100 Ethernet Switch, Second is, Broadband which is connect with Router – Broadband ISP Right now we are using an Internet Connection with Windows’s general and common Internet Sharing method: System IP Address - 192.168.0.xxx Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Default Getway: Server’s LAN IP Pri. DNS: Server’s LAN IP Alt. DNS: 4.2.2.2 I am IT Administrator of Our Company; Where Internet Connection required, at there I keep above settings through Internet Sharing from Server; we can use Internet with Very Good Speed....!!! But this is Unsecured; because of anybody can copy this & start Internet in his PC It will be work with windows own setting, which does not require any extra software…!!! We need to prevent authorized usage of Internet surfing and downloading Is that PPPoE Connection is secured …????? If yes so please guide me to how configure in server & Client level…..!!! If any suggest me any secured method better than PPPoE Connection of windows so Please recommend me, and kindly guide for your specified secured internet connection please guide me to how configure in server & Client level…..!!!

read this good article about Configuring and running PPPoE >http://docs.huihoo.com/darwin/opendarwin/articles/network_config/ar01s04.html

How do I Secure and Network 10 Public Computers on Windows XP?
Here's the setting: - 10 Public Computers in a library running Windows XP Pro. - There are no central servers or central file storage. - 1 Local Printer. What we want to do: - Secure Public Accounts on each machine, have a default username/password guests can use. - Share the one printer so that all computers may print. Security for Public Accounts: - Cannot run .exe - Cannot run any harmful scripts - Cannot disable anti-virus/anti-spyware - Cannot modify any configuration settings - Have the right to use all applications (ie, office) but without their settings saved. - Dedicate a folder that clears itself at logoff. - Anything I might have missed. Optional: - Be able to perform administrative duties on all 10 computers from one of them (if possible) Right now I was able to network them fairly easily but one computer wouldn't access the printer for some reason, the biggest issue is the public account one. Any part of the solution is appreciated! Thanks! I'm pretty familiar with basic security control, would there be a good tool to redefine the permissions on guest or some user account to make sure it's "locked" down? Some tool that would allow me to easily fine tune the permissions. I am already familiar with basic security as I am studying MIS right now. But the courses never really gets into the practical side for a small network. They would explain how to set ActiveDirectory and a central server but forgets the basic stuff. Thanks!

Oh buddy, I'm going to break this down into two parts. Things you can probably handle yourself and will result in medium security. Then things I would suggest you get a security expert for. First by medium security I'm specifying that an intelligent person bent on doing harm could probably find a way to violate the security of the host. Generally this will keep out most of your general users and may be ok for you. First create a new Administrative account on each machine. Name it something you will remember and create a strong password and put it on each machine. Secondly disable all other accounts on the machine including the Administrator account. Next download and update all the security software (Anti-virus and so forth) set them all up as you want them to be and make sure you set it all to auto-update. Confirm windows is set to auto-update and then create your guest user. When creating him you can specify he is a limited access user. Now it will get tricky... by default the guest account is pretty restrictive and that means you may not be able to do some things you will WANT them to do. This may require someone to come in and redefine what the guest account can do and set up proper privileges. Now I would also suggest you pick up a few copies of Symantec's Ghost software. After the machine is set up just the way you want it you can create a disk image. Then you can recover any machine to the default image with nothing more than a CD. Oh I'd disable any bios options that allow people to boot from anything but the hard drive and add a bios password. This prevents people from booting into an OS disk they brought and using the machine as they see fit. You should have some sort of access control outbound and inbound in the form of a network firewall. I'd be sure to place some rules in there about what services you want to offer. It gets more complicated now and a security professional may be required but you still need, An Acceptable Use Policy can be found on the internet and customized make sure people sign it before they get to the machine. This clears up any legal issues that could result. Net Nanny or other filtering software should be deployed. You may want to by a monitoring software that allows you to monitor all the activity on any of the machines they are about 50 to 200 bucks depending. As a library you can likely get good discounts. I could keep going :) If you want I could likely donate some of my time to help you. Just drop me a line through the site

Which three factors are reasons to choose a client/server model for a network instead of peer-to-peer?Choose 3
A. The network is small with less than eight users. B. The company network requires secure access to confidential information. C. The users need a central database to store inventory and sales information. D. Each user understands how to safely share files across a network. E. The data gathered by the employees is critical and should be backed up on a regular basis. F. All employees passed a strict background check as part of the corporate hiring practices.

Yeah B,C and E, but they are pretty dull reasons to plumb for the server. I take it that this is a MCSE type question?

Can I use VPN to access my computer at home?
Can I setup my desktop PC as a VPN server to access my shared folders from a remote location using my laptop PC? Both PCs are running Windows XP Pro. Is there any other free and secure alternative to this?

A free and excellent solution is logmein.com. It's an encrypted, secure connection that allows you to take over your pc remotely. An upgraded plus version requires $$, but will allow even more flexiblity. The free version does not allow shared folders or data transfers, but you can get around this by using email, yahoo briefcase, etc. This solution works behind firewalls and routers.

Is Xdrive a secure way to share files?
I have a client that wants to share files that are too large for an e-mail server. I've tentatively decided to go with Xdrive (www.xdrive.com).

Just went to their site, it seems they are adopting many measures to secure their clients' files: 1) For storage - They use 128-bit encryption to protect files during transfer. Then store it in architecture that's isolated, multi-tiered and gated. Finally, your data is housed in your own password-protected vault at our World Class, disaster-proof data centers, protected by biometric locks and full-time security professionals. 2) For sharing - It allows the clients in direct control over access to files and space allocation. I think it's quite secure to use it...

Shared wireless...?
I have shared wireless (I have a laptop and the connection is shared with a desktop). I know that information that I have put into my computer has been accessed through the desktop (through the server?) My question is how can I secure my computers files, internet, etc. while using the shared wireless router.

If you are asking how to secure your wireless connection so only your computer and the desktop can use it then you want to log into your routers setup and enable WEP or WPA security. If you are asking how can you stop the desktop from accessing the files on your computer you want to disable file and printer sharing on your computer.

Are shared files/folders on a LAN safe from outsiders?
I'm behind a router and for the wireless, I do have a password set. But other than obtaining the wireless password and being within wireless range, are the shared files on my LAN safe from others on the net? If not, how can I better secure it? I'm thinking about just having 1 generic shared folder on each PC, and then having a dedicated file server. Would this be overkill and paranoia? It's all Windows XP filesharing via My Network Places.

You arent paranoid. it's best to protect yourself at all costs.