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OSSIM : configure the ethernet interfaces

configure the ethernet interfaces The OSSIM server we plan will have a Main ethernet interface with IP address 10.60.60.33/8 and two interfaces in promiscuous mode for monitoring the 2 LANs. We edit /etc/network/interfaces and come out with this: auto lo eth0 eth1 eth2 iface lo inet loopback # The primary network interface # this is […]

Win7 : How to use BitLocker to encrypt drive ?

BitLocker enables you to encrypt drive and prevent unauthorized access to any drive in Windows 7. BitLocker Encryption can be enabled separately on each drive. To use BitLocker in Windows 7, you need to make sure the BitLocker for the drive you want to encrypt indicate “Turn On BitLocker” in the control Panel as the […]

Win 7 : Configure a User Account to Log On Automatically

Requiring the user to enter credentials when his computer starts is an important part of Windows security. If a user account automatically logs on, anyone who has physical access to the computer can restart it and access the user’s files. Nonetheless, there are scenarios where a computer is physically secure and automatic logon might be […]

Win 7 : Create and Use Backups Using the Backup and Restore Center

The Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate editions of Windows 7 include Backup and Restore Center. You can use this tool to automate backups and to create a com ¬plete backup of a computer. Note that you must have appropriate permissions to back up and restore files on a computer. Configuring Backups Windows 7 can automatically create […]

Win7 : Powerful and Free Autoruns Tool to Take Charge of Startup Apps

Windows 7 has a few tools you can use to peek at programs and services that run automatically at startup or logon, most notably the System Configuration utility, Msconfig. But that built-in tool pales in comparison to the undisputed heavyweight champion of the category. We, of course, are talking about Autoruns, which is available for […]

News : Passengers on US-bound flights face more screening

WASHINGTON — Passengers flying into the United States from Nigeria, Yemen and other “countries of interest” will be subject to enhanced screening techniques, such as body scans and pat-downs, the Transportation Security Administration said Sunday. Starting Monday, all passengers on U.S.-bound international flights will be subject to random screening. Airports are also directed to increase […]