What is Encryption? Encryption is the conversion of data accessible to any normal user into a format that cannot be read in the normal way without the use of software or a key (aka password) that is required to decrpyt it back into a readable and accessible format. The longer the key is, the less […]
The Windows Registry
What is the Windows Registry? The Windows Registry contains the configuration settings and information for the software and hardware and security settings within a Windows operating system. The Registry is automatically updated in the background whilst the system operates and most users would be unaware of its existence within hidden system folders. It is possible […]
Shared Folders on a Windows Server
When using a server for users to store files, the users will normally access their files and folders through a Shared Folder, rather than directly accessing the server and share permissions are used in order to prevent different users from accessing another’s shared files. By default, the Permissions granted to a shared folder are ‘Everyone’ […]
User and Group Permissions within NTFS
Permissions Overview During Creation or as part of the system administration, it is possible to add or alter the permissions associated with users or groups on the NTFS based system. This can allow the administrator the ability to control which user or group can access certain files or folders. It can also limit what control […]
User Accounts
A user account allows the system to identify what files and applications that user should be provided access to and the level of authorisation that they should be given. A user account can also provide information when a malicious or unwanted activity occurs on the system as the history and files relating to the account […]