Network Security Considerations

5/10/2007

If your device is connected to a network, it is potentially vulnerable to network attacks. When you are designing your run-time image, consider the security mechanisms that you can use to protect your device.

In This Section

• Disable File and Print Sharing
  Describes security issues regarding file and print sharing.

• Disable Open Network Ports
  Describes security issues regarding network ports.

• Disable Unnecessary Services
  Describes security issues regarding Windows services.

• Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) Support
  Describes the IPSec security protocol.

• Null Session Vulnerability
  Describes potential security risks from null sessions.

• Remote Registry Access
  Describes the security risks associated with remote registry access.

• RPC Interface Restriction
  Describes RPC interface restrictions and how to customize RPC access.

• Wireless Networking Encryption
  Describes wireless network encryption technologies.

Related Sections

• Local Security Considerations
  Describes security considerations to make when configuring local access to your device.