RE: Moving on, leaving the list for a bit

2011-11-30 Thread Ziots, Edward
l (352) 215-6944 MCSE, MCP+I, MCTS, CompTIA A+, N+, VSP4, VTSP4 -Original Message----- From: Ziots, Edward [mailto:ezi...@lifespan.org] Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 10:04 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Moving on, leaving the list for a bit Don't worry if I am close in t

RE: Moving on, leaving the list for a bit

2011-11-30 Thread Ziots, Edward
ystem Administrator Partnership For Strong Families 5950 NW 1st Place Gainesville, Fl 32607 Office (352) 244-1610 Cell (352) 215-6944 MCSE, MCP+I, MCTS, CompTIA A+, N+, VSP4, VTSP4 -Original Message- From: Ziots, Edward [mailto:ezi...@lifespan.org] Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 4:19 PM T

RE: Moving on, leaving the list for a bit

2011-11-30 Thread Ziots, Edward
: RE: Moving on, leaving the list for a bit You can get this all from Symantec. If you run into specific issues, give me a holler Cheers Ken From: Ziots, Edward [mailto:ezi...@lifespan.org] Sent: Tuesday, 29 November 2011 9:26 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Moving on

RE: Millions of printers open to devastating hack attack, researchers say

2011-11-30 Thread Ziots, Edward
Anyone using WINMTR from Sourceforge to check the latency on their networks. Been using the tool, which comes in 32/64bit version seems to work well, that with a packet sniffer (wireshark) sounds like a nice combo to troubleshoot issues. Z Edward E. Ziots, CISSP, Security +, Network + Sec

RE: Millions of printers open to devastating hack attack, researchers say

2011-11-30 Thread Ziots, Edward
each print job... that much network traffic (on the outbound wire) would surely be noticed as latency... and that would raise attention, yes? On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 12:48 PM, Ziots, Edward wrote: Honestly, I would possibly expect that any network device that takes unaut

RE: Moving on, leaving the list for a bit

2011-11-30 Thread Ziots, Edward
ns in http://support.microsoft.com/kb/940184 <http://support.microsoft.com/kb/940184> On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 2:26 AM, Ziots, Edward wrote: Yes Symantec's SEP.. so if you got some information, users/admin guides and links, please send me them, because I am going to be doing an

RE: Moving on, leaving the list for a bit

2011-11-30 Thread Ziots, Edward
. At least that has been my experience. Jon On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 8:26 AM, Ziots, Edward wrote: Yes Symantec's SEP.. so if you got some information, users/admin guides and links, please send me them, because I am going to be doing an in-fusion of SEP into my cranium over the next

RE: Millions of printers open to devastating hack attack, researchers say

2011-11-29 Thread Ziots, Edward
Honestly, I would possibly expect that any network device that takes unauthenticated and unsolicited input could be vulnerable to these type of attacks. Also give the “less than secure” web interfaces they wrap around these printers. /Evil hacker hat on. Now basically think if the

RE: Moving on, leaving the list for a bit

2011-11-29 Thread Ziots, Edward
that for now. We'll see about later... Kurt On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 05:28, Ziots, Edward wrote: > I know what you mean Kurt, the mobility does come at a price ( longer > drive, which means a bit less time with my wife) but its something I > have to do for my career if I am goi

RE: Corporate Bullying is a wee bit harder in the 21st century...

2011-11-29 Thread Ziots, Edward
Still doesn't excuse the major player from not responding to your son via his request under the responsible disclosure process which a lot of security researchers go through with companies. If they don't then open disclosure is the next level. This also speaks to the major players inability to kee

RE: Moving on, leaving the list for a bit

2011-11-29 Thread Ziots, Edward
ne:401-639-3505 From: Jonathan Link [mailto:jonathan.l...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 8:53 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Moving on, leaving the list for a bit Are you a glutton for punishment or something? On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 8:26 AM, Ziots, Edward w

RE: Moving on, leaving the list for a bit

2011-11-29 Thread Ziots, Edward
: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Moving on, leaving the list for a bit I thought you were leaving... J From: Ziots, Edward [mailto:ezi...@lifespan.org] Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 8:26 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Moving on, leaving the list for a bit Yes

RE: Moving on, leaving the list for a bit

2011-11-29 Thread Ziots, Edward
: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Moving on, leaving the list for a bit Good luck in your new job! Very nice to hear someone has some mobility. Kurt On Mon, Nov 28, 2011 at 12:30, Ziots, Edward wrote: > I just wanted to reach out to the list, that I am going to be moving > on from my Se

RE: Moving on, leaving the list for a bit

2011-11-29 Thread Ziots, Edward
Yes Symantec's SEP.. so if you got some information, users/admin guides and links, please send me them, because I am going to be doing an in-fusion of SEP into my cranium over the next 1-2 weeks. Sincerely, EZ Edward E. Ziots, CISSP, Security +, Network + Security Engineer Lifespan Orga

RE: Moving on, leaving the list for a bit

2011-11-29 Thread Ziots, Edward
rity ' Security is an ongoing process, not a one time event ! ' -Original Message- From: Ziots, Edward [mailto:ezi...@lifespan.org] Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 3:31 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Moving on, leaving the list for a bit I just wanted to reach out

RE: Moving on, leaving the list for a bit

2011-11-28 Thread Ziots, Edward
...@pfsf.org] Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 3:57 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Moving on, leaving the list for a bit Congrats Z! John W. Cook Systems Administrator Partnership for Strong Families - Original Message - From: Ziots, Edward [mailto:ezi...@lifespan.org] Sent: Monday

Moving on, leaving the list for a bit

2011-11-28 Thread Ziots, Edward
I just wanted to reach out to the list, that I am going to be moving on from my Security Engineer position in two weeks, to a senior security engineer position with another company. I am going to be leaving the list for a little bit, but I would like to let you know that a few of my present co-work

RE: Ping testing tool

2011-11-22 Thread Ziots, Edward
Can use nping to do this also, its apart of NMAP 5.51 version. Max rtt: 16.000ms | Min rtt: 0.000ms | Avg rtt: 5.396ms Raw packets sent: 20 (840B) | Rcvd: 20 (920B) | Lost: 0 (0.00%) Tx time: 19.34400s | Tx bytes/s: 43.42 | Tx pkts/s: 1.03 Rx time: 20.35800s | Rx bytes/s: 45.19 | Rx pkts/s:

RE: Symantec (SEPM)

2011-11-21 Thread Ziots, Edward
I will be watching this thread, if any SEP users out there would like to talk with me offline about your experiences please let me know. Z Edward E. Ziots, CISSP, Security +, Network + Security Engineer Lifespan Organization email:ezi...@lifespan.org phone:401-639-3505 From: De

RE: Delegation question

2011-11-21 Thread Ziots, Edward
Why not just revoke, the rights on the DA group for Helpdesk to modify passwords or change them? I see where the auditors want clear separation from Helpdesk and DA, and other privileged accounts. /Auditor hat on.. Basically they want to make sure that there is no "privileged" escalation to

RE: Weird Login Request

2011-11-18 Thread Ziots, Edward
This might work for you, but I would probably look at using the built in features ( limit to certain workstation) in AD http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/2005.05.utilityspotlight.asp x Z From: Matt Plahtinsky [mailto:cbusitl...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, November 18, 2011 3:59

RE: RSA Security Service Won't Start

2011-11-18 Thread Ziots, Edward
Can also drop Proccess Monitor or ProCmon on the service executable and watch the file and registry setup and see if that is a problem. You could also use subinacl.exe to see if the DACL on the service is hosed. Z From: Bourque Daniel [mailto:daniel.bour...@loto-quebec.com] Sent: Friday

RE: Would you drop AV for Whitelisting / Application Control?

2011-11-15 Thread Ziots, Edward
ly on, and there are no surprises at audit time. ASB http://XeeMe.com/AndrewBaker Harnessing the Advantages of Technology for the SMB market... On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 3:09 PM, Ziots, Edward wrote: Some have taken that stance, but I have also heard the other side, is they need to keep

RE: Would you drop AV for Whitelisting / Application Control?

2011-11-15 Thread Ziots, Edward
Some have taken that stance, but I have also heard the other side, is they need to keep AV on workstations, Servers due to compliance issues. ( which I don't really take as a valid argument, especially if compensating controls are taking effect) Z Edward E. Ziots CISSP, Network +, Security

Cross Post from Susan Bradley, POC exploit code for MS11-083, TCPIP Kernel Remote Code Execution,

2011-11-15 Thread Ziots, Edward
Vulnerability in TCP/IP Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2588516) Just so you know now with the POC, and probably exploits running around, probably best to get this patch on your Windows 2008,R2 Windows Vista and Windows 7 systems sooner than laters. http://pastebin.com/fjZ1k0fi Now the

RE: Whitelisting Pros & Cons?

2011-11-14 Thread Ziots, Edward
+1 for Bit9 parity, I will give a negative for the Mcafee Solidcore.. Z Edward E. Ziots CISSP, Network +, Security + Security Engineer Lifespan Organization Email:ezi...@lifespan.org Cell:401-639-3505 From: Stu Sjouwerman [mailto:s...@sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Monday, Novembe

RE: Whitelisting Pros & Cons?

2011-11-14 Thread Ziots, Edward
Too bad its retired now... CSA was defintely good when it was setup, but the amount of rules you needed to write to allow crap software to run, basically turns a lot of HIPS into swiss cheese after a while. ( But it also shows you how bad code is written) Z Edward E. Ziots CISSP, Netwo

RE: Whitelisting Pros & Cons?

2011-11-14 Thread Ziots, Edward
I can comment offline for you Stu... feel free to email me accordingly. Z Edward E. Ziots CISSP, Network +, Security + Security Engineer Lifespan Organization Email:ezi...@lifespan.org Cell:401-639-3505 From: Stu Sjouwerman [mailto:s...@sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Monday, Nove

Question on Filtering the Windows 2008 Audit Log

2011-11-14 Thread Ziots, Edward
For some strange reason, I am having a problem with getting the Event Filter for Windows 2008 Security log to show just my actions. I have auditing for File System ( Success and Failure) I have auditing turn on for success of file and folder delete. When I filter the following Way I get a lot

RE: Console Logon via RDP

2011-11-10 Thread Ziots, Edward
" switch does not get one into the "Console" session. For up through Win 2003 R2, "mstsc /admin" does get me into the console session (no opportunity to play with RDP connections to Win 2008 systems yet). "Ziots, Edward" wrote on 11/10/2011 11:51:42 AM: &g

RE: Console Logon via RDP

2011-11-10 Thread Ziots, Edward
This might help you out. There has been changes to RDP in Windows 2008 and later. Changes to remote administration in Windows Server 2008 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947723 also you can use NMAP to verify that RDP is open nmap -sS -P0 -p 3389 IP_ADDRESS_OF_SERVER. Z E

RE: SIEM solutions

2011-11-10 Thread Ziots, Edward
We are evaluating Nitro Security right now... works pretty decent, would like to jump into it more. Z Edward E. Ziots CISSP, Network +, Security + Security Engineer Lifespan Organization Email:ezi...@lifespan.org Cell:401-639-3505 From: David Lum [mailto:david@nwea.org] Se

RE: [OT] Stats about IT

2011-11-04 Thread Ziots, Edward
That is a short day for me, its usually 7:15am to 6:00pm at the least... Z Edward E. Ziots CISSP, Network +, Security + Security Engineer Lifespan Organization Email:ezi...@lifespan.org Cell:401-639-3505 From: John Hornbuckle [mailto:john.hornbuc...@taylor.k12.fl.us] Sent: Friday,

RE: [OT] Stats about IT

2011-11-04 Thread Ziots, Edward
ltant and Citrix Technology Professional http://www.CarlWebster.com <http://www.carlwebster.com/> From: Ziots, Edward [mailto:ezi...@lifespan.org] Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 6:46 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: [OT] Stats about IT I was beginning to wonder wh

SSL DOS Hacking tool released, the onslaught continues

2011-10-28 Thread Ziots, Edward
--Hacker Tool Launches DoS Attack Against SSL Server With One Laptop (October 25, 2011) A group called The Hackers Choice has released a tool that can launch a denial-of-service attack against an HTTPS web server with just one laptop over a DSL connection. The tool exploits the SSL renegotiation fe

RE: WMI filter for GPO's for WIndows 2003 Servers,

2011-10-25 Thread Ziots, Edward
on the GPO. From: Ziots, Edward [mailto:ezi...@lifespan.org] Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 9:06 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: WMI filter for GPO's for WIndows 2003 Servers, I was meaning to exclude DC's since all my DC's are Windows 2008 R2 SP1. This was more

RE: WMI filter for GPO's for WIndows 2003 Servers,

2011-10-25 Thread Ziots, Edward
Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: Ziots, Edward [mailto:ezi...@lifespan.org] Sent: Monday, October 24, 2011 3:52 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: WMI filter for GPO's for WIndows 2003 Servers, Just a quick question, for those filtering with WMI filters. I am u

WMI filter for GPO's for WIndows 2003 Servers,

2011-10-24 Thread Ziots, Edward
Just a quick question, for those filtering with WMI filters. I am using the following for a Windows 2003 Filter, does anyone else have anything else that works a bit better or know that its valid. select * from Win32_OperatingSystem where Version like "5.%" and ProductType = "3" TIA EZ E

RE: Windows 7 No DNS with Cisco VPN

2011-10-19 Thread Ziots, Edward
I would assume that you would get the DNS settings from the DHCP scope, and there is a dedicated DHCP scope for those coming in via the Cisco VPN. When you say DNS drops, do you not see it on an IPconfig /all or when you try and ping the DNS servers they are not responding? I got 5.0.01.

RE: Zero-day bugs overrated, Microsoft says

2011-10-19 Thread Ziots, Edward
Ok, I agree the 0 days are not the norm that folks are getting hit by, although process procedures, patching and security hardening, isn't going to stop an 0 day, because its something you don't have a compensating control for, if you are using a specific piece of software or OS that is target

RE: Issue with Group Policy Audit Policy

2011-10-14 Thread Ziots, Edward
I am wondering if you can just filter the GPO for Windows 2008 and Windows 2008 R2, and put in a separate GPO that sets the Audit Policy for the Windows 2003 and below systems ( Possibly WMI filter). Most of my Windows 2008/Windows 2008R2 I scripted the audit policy in on them, but looking to

RE: Feedback on the functionality of use of Cisco UCS Blades, anyone using them

2011-10-14 Thread Ziots, Edward
-Paul From: Ziots, Edward [mailto:ezi...@lifespan.org] Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 7:21 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Feedback on the functionality of use of Cisco UCS Blades, anyone using them Looks for feedback from the list from folks that are using Cisco UCS Blade Syste

Feedback on the functionality of use of Cisco UCS Blades, anyone using them

2011-10-14 Thread Ziots, Edward
Looks for feedback from the list from folks that are using Cisco UCS Blade System in their organizations/business on the good bad and ugly ( con reply to me offline) need this information as a comparision to what we are seeing in house as we evaluate them, before making a decision. Thanks in a

Google Diggity Security Tools set, with Bing and Google Hacking Databases

2011-10-14 Thread Ziots, Edward
http://www.stachliu.com/resources/tools/google-hacking-diggity-project/a ttack-tools/ Something to take a good look at if you are interested in google hacking or Bing Hacking, Sincerely, EZ Edward E. Ziots CISSP, Network +, Security + Security Engineer Lifespan Organization Email:

RE: Has anyone tried to add a local account on a server to a restrictive Group via GPO?

2011-10-13 Thread Ziots, Edward
ok. Own it. Love it. Do you get his e-mails too? He's a funny guy... Dave From: Ziots, Edward [mailto:ezi...@lifespan.org] Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2011 9:04 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Has anyone tried to add a local account on a server to a restrictive Group vi

RE: Has anyone tried to add a local account on a server to a restrictive Group via GPO?

2011-10-13 Thread Ziots, Edward
Lum [mailto:david@nwea.org] Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2011 9:41 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Has anyone tried to add a local account on a server to a restrictive Group via GPO? I do exactly this, it's awesome. From: Ziots, Edward [mailto:ezi...@lifespan.org]

RE: Has anyone tried to add a local account on a server to a restrictive Group via GPO?

2011-10-13 Thread Ziots, Edward
to do this through GPO Restricted Groups, or using Preferences. Chris Bodnar, MCSE, MCITP Technical Support III Distributed Systems Service Delivery - Intel Services Guardian Life Insurance Company of America Email: christopher_bod...@glic.com Phone: 610-807-6459 Fax: 610-807-6003 From:

RE: Android Handset Makers - Adding Value or Vulnerabilities?

2011-10-12 Thread Ziots, Edward
I agree but there is one caveat, if I have physical access to the phone, you can just take the battery out of it ( Bingo your remote wipe is gone), then hook up the phone and boot the os, find out where the keys are stored on the device ( yes the encryption keys are stored on the device), and de

RE: Staff training

2011-10-12 Thread Ziots, Edward
What I was alluding too, and sometimes the training centers might offer you a better deal if you can negotiate with them to handle the training onsite at your site. Yep seen the same price for the same training so if you can get it at 1/3 the price why wouldn't you... Z Edward E. Ziots CISSP, N

Has anyone tried to add a local account on a server to a restrictive Group via GPO?

2011-10-12 Thread Ziots, Edward
Trying to add a local user to a restrictive groups GPO ( its on the server for an application) I am wondering if that can even be done ( unless you modify the GPO from the server that has the local account in question) As for the local account ( silly Healthcare application, don't ask long story

RE: Staff training

2011-10-12 Thread Ziots, Edward
I agree with Dave on this one, I think that 27K for 3 people is a little steep. If you could provide the resources on-site and have someone come train you at your site, possibly you get the training for less and get a lot more out of it, because you can apply it directly to how your network works a

RE: RIM Outages NYC?

2011-10-12 Thread Ziots, Edward
+10.. yep big time outages... Z Edward E. Ziots CISSP, Network +, Security + Security Engineer Lifespan Organization Email:ezi...@lifespan.org Cell:401-639-3505 From: Michael B. Smith [mailto:mich...@smithcons.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 11:03 AM To: NT System Admin

RE: strange hosted app issue

2011-10-07 Thread Ziots, Edward
ge level isn't >> quite as handy when looking at wireshark. >> >> but good info here nonetheless, appreciate it. >> >> >> Original Message: >> - >> From: Ziots, Edward ezi...@lifespan.org >> Date: Wed, 5 Oct 2011 16:15:46 -0400 >

RE: New SAN - How to remove old from SQL Cluster?

2011-10-07 Thread Ziots, Edward
I am thinking from the Windows 2003 Cluster side of it ( I haven’t done anything with Windows 2008 clustered) that you must add the new disks as as dependent resources of the SQL Service, before you remove the old ones) (Along with both nodes needing to know its cluster aware) and then you need

RE: strange hosted app issue

2011-10-05 Thread Ziots, Edward
OK if the apps is hosted on the internet, is it safe to assume it's a web-based application? If so, it probably invokes Java on the workstation to do some of its function. Java, Unfortuntely, is a notorious PIG of an application, which could be leading to some of your application issues ( especiall

Sites I found useful in tracking what malware is coming from particular IPs, to help update your Access lists, IPS

2011-10-04 Thread Ziots, Edward
http://xml.ssdsandbox.net/ip?ip=(IP of offending system) http://www.xandora.net/xangui/malware/search/?by=ip&keyword=(IP of offending system) Has been really good to see what is coming from the sites, so I can quantify my IPS traffic better and add in additional controls. Hope it helps fo

RE: Headsup ! MySQL.com Serves Malware

2011-09-27 Thread Ziots, Edward
Just underscores how bad web-application security is taken with web development these days. That is why the OWASP top 10 exists, its usually the same thing again and again and again. Z Edward E. Ziots CISSP, Network +, Security + Security Engineer Lifespan Organization Email:ezi...@lif

RE: PCI compliance

2011-09-23 Thread Ziots, Edward
Honestly, it really comes down to what your QSA evaluates your controls at, on whether you meet the standard of PCI compliance or not. Z Edward E. Ziots CISSP, Network +, Security + Security Engineer Lifespan Organization Email:ezi...@lifespan.org Cell:401-639-3505 From: Erik G

RE: OT:Age Discrimination in IT

2011-09-23 Thread Ziots, Edward
Very Very True... Z Edward E. Ziots CISSP, Network +, Security + Security Engineer Lifespan Organization Email:ezi...@lifespan.org Cell:401-639-3505 From: Erik Goldoff [mailto:egold...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, September 23, 2011 3:19 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: O

RE: R: R: OT:Age Discrimination in IT

2011-09-23 Thread Ziots, Edward
I agree with that statement, all *nix admins I have run into have long hair, and sometimes glasses, and know all the 60-70's good music by default. Now Windoze admins, that is another story, Z Edward E. Ziots CISSP, Network +, Security + Security Engineer Lifespan Organization Email:

RE: Using Restrictive Groups to lockdown membership to certain groups in AD

2011-09-23 Thread Ziots, Edward
in your head and set up right? That is the tricky part that sometimes makes my brain hurt. From: Ziots, Edward [mailto:ezi...@lifespan.org] Sent: Friday, September 23, 2011 10:02 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Using Restrictive Groups to lockdown membership to certain groups in AD

Using Restrictive Groups to lockdown membership to certain groups in AD

2011-09-23 Thread Ziots, Edward
TO the list, I would like to use the Restrictive Groups Setting in Windows 2008 R2 SP1 DFL/FFL to lock the settings of specific groups to what I want them to be ( Namely DA and Administrators and a few others specific groups, to meet audit requirements) What I have done so far. Create

RE: SSL hack

2011-09-22 Thread Ziots, Edward
+1 this does not require MITM from what I have read and heard. Its Javascript that performs the role of the malicious actor and its payload, which unfortunately, most browsers have on for web sites they do business with to function, which also leaves the door up for malware/spyware,. Drive by down

RE: HR/Finance resource Q

2011-09-16 Thread Ziots, Edward
Yep, I have been fighting this stuff for a long time, that and given the state of POS software development from healthcare software, its amazing how the vendors haven't "got it" when it comes correct security architecture in their applications ( either thick client or web applications). T

RE: Encrypted email solutions

2011-09-15 Thread Ziots, Edward
Used Zix before worked just fine, Z Edward E. Ziots CISSP, Network +, Security + Security Engineer Lifespan Organization Email:ezi...@lifespan.org Cell:401-639-3505 From: Michael B. Smith [mailto:mich...@smithcons.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 7:55 PM To: NT System

Early Friday funny

2011-09-13 Thread Ziots, Edward
OMG I think I am going to cry, too funny. IPAD2 vs the Library. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0UZDOFiHyQ&feature=relmfu Z Edward E. Ziots CISSP, Network +, Security + Security Engineer Lifespan Organization Email:ezi...@lifespan.org Cell:401-639-3505 ~ Finally, powerfu

RE: Anti-virus boot-up disks?

2011-09-13 Thread Ziots, Edward
trator Partnership For Strong Families 5950 NW 1st Place Gainesville, Fl 32607 Office (352) 244-1610 Cell (352) 215-6944 MCSE, MCP+I, MCTS, CompTIA A+, N+, VSP4, VTSP4 From: Ziots, Edward [mailto:ezi...@lifespan.org] Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 8:27 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subj

RE: Anti-virus boot-up disks?

2011-09-13 Thread Ziots, Edward
Thanks, anyone tried this on a USB stick? Z Edward E. Ziots CISSP, Network +, Security + Security Engineer Lifespan Organization Email:ezi...@lifespan.org Cell:401-639-3505 From: G.Waleed Kavalec [mailto:kava...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, September 12, 2011 3:18 PM To: NT System

RE: anyone else seeing Hiloti malware zero day ?

2011-09-13 Thread Ziots, Edward
oldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, & Security ' Security is an ongoing process, not a one time event ! ' From: Ziots, Edward [mailto:ezi...@lifespan.org] Sent: Monday, September 12, 2011 9:40 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: anyone else seeing Hiloti malware zero day ?

RE: Synching workstation system clock with domain server

2011-09-13 Thread Ziots, Edward
W32tm /config /syncfromflags:DOMHIER W32tm /config /update W32tm /resync /rediscover Let the time service take care of the rest, its going to be as good as the SNTP protocol allows. Z Edward E. Ziots CISSP, Network +, Security + Security Engineer Lifespan Organization Email:ezi...@lifespan.org

RE: anyone else seeing Hiloti malware zero day ?

2011-09-12 Thread Ziots, Edward
Qakbot I have seen off and on, and its variants ( maybe they tweaking it for other infections) Z Edward E. Ziots CISSP, Network +, Security + Security Engineer Lifespan Organization Email:ezi...@lifespan.org Cell:401-639-3505 From: Erik Goldoff [mailto:egold...@gmail.com] Sent

RE: SQL Mirroring or replication

2011-09-08 Thread Ziots, Edward
Log shipping and I am trying to get my DBA's to start mirroring the critical DB's to secondary datacenter. Z Edward E. Ziots CISSP, Network +, Security + Security Engineer Lifespan Organization Email:ezi...@lifespan.org Cell:401-639-3505 From: itli...@imcu.com [mailto:itli...@i

RE: Another high profile breach

2011-09-08 Thread Ziots, Edward
Thanks Andrew, Just sent that to my VP's to remind them on how critical is to have the hatches battened down, and make sure things are encryption and processes to be improved. Fun work on a vacation, never seem to get away J Z Edward E. Ziots CISSP, Network +, Security + Securi

RE: HP Proliant DL380 G6 & DL385 G7 Advisory - NC364T 4pt Adapter or P410i controller

2011-09-08 Thread Ziots, Edward
Thanks for the heads up on this one. Z Edward E. Ziots CISSP, Network +, Security + Security Engineer Lifespan Organization Email:ezi...@lifespan.org Cell:401-639-3505 From: Sean Rector [mailto:sean.rec...@vaopera.org] Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2011 12:44 PM To: NT System

RE: DigiNotar compromise

2011-09-07 Thread Ziots, Edward
his is capitalism in action. There is not guarantee that Verisign is non-hackable, yet they have a profitable business model to protect. Each of us has to make a tradeoff to decide whether a cheaper price is worth the risk that too cheap a price is compromising due diligence on behalf of the CA

RE: server load / stress test

2011-09-07 Thread Ziots, Edward
Have used SQLIOSTRESS and IOMeter, along with the HP CD's for burn in testing of the hardware before the OS in on. The previous tools I use for IO for SQL database LUNS. Z Edward E. Ziots CISSP, Network +, Security + Security Engineer Lifespan Organization Email:ezi...@lifespan.org Ce

RE: other Windows mailing lists

2011-09-07 Thread Ziots, Edward
This, and OTIS ( Microsoft Security discussion list) along with ISC CISSP discussion lists and Active Directory discussion list. But this is the main one I follow for System Admin issues etc etc. Z Edward E. Ziots CISSP, Network +, Security + Security Engineer Lifespan Organization Ema

RE: DigiNotar compromise

2011-09-07 Thread Ziots, Edward
Honestly, It doesn't surprise me on this one, I am sure there are others that are just as bad or worse, that will get owned at sometime in the future and the same kind of stuff will be un-earthed. Z Edward E. Ziots CISSP, Network +, Security + Security Engineer Lifespan Organizatio

RE: Fradulent *.google.com certs in Firefox.

2011-08-30 Thread Ziots, Edward
, 2011 1:46 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Fradulent *.google.com certs in Firefox. Not just FF - MSFT is issuing a revocation for its products. CERT notification to follow... On Tue, Aug 30, 2011 at 10:40, Ziots, Edward wrote: Fraudulent *.google.com Certificate at Mozilla

Fradulent *.google.com certs in Firefox.

2011-08-30 Thread Ziots, Edward
Fraudulent *.google.com Certificate at Mozilla Security Blog: http://blog.mozilla.com/security/2011/08/29/fraudulent-google-com-certif icate/ Status Because the extent of the mis-issuance is not clear, we are releasing new versions of Firefox for desktop (3.6.21, 6.0.1, 7, 8, and 9) and mo

RE: OT: PMI PMP Certification

2011-08-29 Thread Ziots, Edward
Gratz! Z Edward E. Ziots CISSP, Network +, Security + Security Engineer Lifespan Organization Email:ezi...@lifespan.org Cell:401-639-3505 From: John Hornbuckle [mailto:john.hornbuc...@taylor.k12.fl.us] Sent: Monday, August 29, 2011 3:04 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE

Just heads up on new Morto Worm making the rounds.

2011-08-29 Thread Ziots, Edward
> MMPC Blog Post: > http://blogs.technet.com/b/mmpc/archive/2011/08/28/new-worm-targeting- > weak-passwords-on-remote-desktop-connections-port-3389.aspx > > MMPC Encyclopedia: > > Worm:Win32/Morto.A > http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/Threat/Encyclopedia/Entry.asp > x?Name=Worm%3aW

RE: Earthquake!!!!!!

2011-08-23 Thread Ziots, Edward
Felt in RI, epicenter was Virgina I heard. Z Edward E. Ziots CISSP, Network +, Security + Security Engineer Lifespan Organization Email:ezi...@lifespan.org Cell:401-639-3505 From: Christopher Bodnar [mailto:christopher_bod...@glic.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2011 2:41 PM To

RE: MS Patch fallout - resolved

2011-08-22 Thread Ziots, Edward
+1 Seen this before with my systems also. Z Edward E. Ziots CISSP, Network +, Security + Security Engineer Lifespan Organization Email:ezi...@lifespan.org Cell:401-639-3505 From: Michael B. Smith [mailto:mich...@smithcons.com] Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 1:44 PM To: NT

RE: Looking for Position and Positions in Pennsylvania

2011-08-19 Thread Ziots, Edward
it's only preseason. Don Guyer Windows Systems Engineer RIM Operations Engineering Distributed - A Team, Tier 2 Enterprise Technology Group Fiserv don.gu...@fiserv.com Office: 1-800-523-7282 x 1673 Fax: 610-233-0404 www.fiserv.com <http://www.fiserv.com/> From: Ziots, Edw

RE: Looking for Position and Positions in Pennsylvania

2011-08-19 Thread Ziots, Edward
Hey Hey that is my home sweet home PA ( abiet I was born on the west side outside Pittsburgh) ( Go Steelers!) Z Edward E. Ziots CISSP, Network +, Security + Security Engineer Lifespan Organization Email:ezi...@lifespan.org Cell:401-639-3505 From: Webster [mailto:webs...@carlwebs

RE: [OT] The infection continues to spread (HP)

2011-08-19 Thread Ziots, Edward
Yep and they just reported that the PC division is getting spun off, along with killing the WEB OS and there tablet solution. Z Edward E. Ziots CISSP, Network +, Security + Security Engineer Lifespan Organization Email:ezi...@lifespan.org Cell:401-639-3505 From: Webster [mailto

O day Malware cleaning with Sysinternals Presentation from Blackhat

2011-08-18 Thread Ziots, Edward
http://download.sysinternals.com/Files/SysinternalsMalwareCleaning.pdf I would assume this would be good for anyones toolkit for malware removal. Z Edward E. Ziots CISSP, Network +, Security + Security Engineer Lifespan Organization Email:ezi...@lifespan.org Cell:401-639-3505

RE: Forensics

2011-08-18 Thread Ziots, Edward
That is a good one but Helix is one of the good ones. Works on .NIX and Windows. http://www.e-fense.com/helix3pro.php Z Edward E. Ziots CISSP, Network +, Security + Security Engineer Lifespan Organization Email:ezi...@lifespan.org Cell:401-639-3505 From: Steven M. Caesare [

RE: Some ideas to add to your Secure Awareness training material

2011-08-17 Thread Ziots, Edward
ideas to add to your Secure Awareness training material The SANS Ouch is good stuff. On Wed, Aug 17, 2011 at 09:57, Ziots, Edward wrote: Courtesy of SANS. http://www.securingthehuman.org/resources/newsletters/ouch Also if anyone needs some nice cheat sheets on IPV6, Incident Response

Some ideas to add to your Secure Awareness training material

2011-08-17 Thread Ziots, Edward
Courtesy of SANS. http://www.securingthehuman.org/resources/newsletters/ouch Also if anyone needs some nice cheat sheets on IPV6, Incident Response, Windump, TCpdump, etc etc see me offline, I got a ton of them from my last sans training to share with everyone. Z Edward E. Ziots

RE: Sherry's Back

2011-08-16 Thread Ziots, Edward
Welcome Back J Good to see ya on the list again.. Z Edward E. Ziots CISSP, Network +, Security + Security Engineer Lifespan Organization Email:ezi...@lifespan.org Cell:401-639-3505 From: Sherry Abercrombie [mailto:sabercrom...@nhdallas.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 1:44

RE: Weird dll files on boot

2011-08-16 Thread Ziots, Edward
Also check your scheduled tasks, and use the Microsofts Malicious Software Removal tool along with ICesword and Rootkitrevealer and TDSSkiller by Kapersky and Fsecure Blacklight. Z Edward E. Ziots CISSP, Network +, Security + Security Engineer Lifespan Organization Email:ezi...@lifespa

RE: File in use error when trying to modify

2011-08-16 Thread Ziots, Edward
We have been seeing some file locking on one of our file servers with McCrappy, but most times its been a user having a file open over the network ( in read and write mode) and another user is trying to open it and modify it, causing the lock. Z Edward E. Ziots CISSP, Network +, Security + Se

RE: Weird dll files on boot

2011-08-16 Thread Ziots, Edward
I am thinking you are on the right path with the malware, I would check your scheduled tasks see if anything snuck in there and the run keys in the registry accordingly. If you can boot to alternative media and look at that systems with a Live Cd and see if the DLL's are there and get a copy,

RE: What do you do when things go quiet?

2011-08-15 Thread Ziots, Edward
What I usually am doing is reading and studying up on the latest security technologies and compliance challenges, along with working towards an "auditors" state of mind ( so GSNA and CISA and Crisc certifications on the horizon) along with learning penetration testing techniques and auditing system

RE: Question on ESX VM issue, NEED HELP

2011-08-15 Thread Ziots, Edward
[mailto:scaes...@caesare.com] Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 2:26 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Question on ESX VM issue, NEED HELP Have you seen this issue referred to anywhere else? Pr know which patch #? Thanks for the heads up... -sc From: Ziots, Edward [mailto:ezi

RE: Question on ESX VM issue, NEED HELP

2011-08-15 Thread Ziots, Edward
? -sc From: Ziots, Edward [mailto:ezi...@lifespan.org] Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 1:55 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Question on ESX VM issue, NEED HELP Has anyone seen an issue with this months patches causing the TCP/IP Stack on Windows 2003 to blow up? I have already

Question on ESX VM issue, NEED HELP

2011-08-15 Thread Ziots, Edward
Has anyone seen an issue with this months patches causing the TCP/IP Stack on Windows 2003 to blow up? I have already did the following. http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd =displayKC&externalId=1014169 I have even uninstall and rebooted and reinstall

RE: Delegation of Control in Windows 2008 R2 DFL/FFL questions

2011-08-09 Thread Ziots, Edward
Jul 29, 2011 at 4:08 PM, Ziots, Edward wrote: To the list, Been reading up on delegation of control wizard, and it seems that it can be customized as per http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308404 And there are additional templates in the following document: Best Practices for Delegating A

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