3.1.6. Eliminate open Windows shares.
3.1. Preparation

3.1.6. Eliminate open Windows shares.


3.1.1. Make users aware of malicious code issues.
3.1.10. Configure the network perimeter to deny all incoming traffic
3.1.11. Secure all remote access methods, including modems and virtual
3.1.12. Put all publicly accessible services on secured demilitarized zone
3.1.13. Disable all unneeded services on hosts and separate critical
3.1.14. Use host-based/personal firewall software to limit individual hosts’ exposure
3.1.15. Create and implement a password policy.
3.1.2. Read antivirus bulletins.
3.1.3. Deploy host-based intrusion detection and prevention systems, including file
3.1.4. Use antivirus software, and keep it updated with the
3.1.5. Configure software to block suspicious files.
3.1.7. Configure intrusion detection software to alert on attempts to
3.1.8. Configure all hosts to use centralized logging.
3.1.9. Establish procedures for having all users change their passwords.

By Efrain Ortiz
 

Many worms spread through unsecured shares on hosts running Windows. A single infection may rapidly spread to hundreds or thousands of hosts through unsecured shares.