How not to lose your computer or your research - SERC

How not to lose your computer How not to lose your computer or your researchor your research

M.R. MuralidharanM.R. MuralidharanSERCSERCIIScIISc

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’’08 Threat Landscape Shift08 Threat Landscape Shift

Threats are indiscriminate, hit everyoneThreats are highly targeted,

regionalized

Threats are disruptive impact visibleThreats steal data & damage brands

impact unclear

Remediation action is technical (“remove”)‏Remediation more complex, may

need to investigate data leak

Going through perimeter and gateway Going after uneducated network clients and other endpoints

2008 LandscapeCrimeware

2004 LandscapeVirus

Threats are noisy & visible to everyoneThreats are silent & unnoticed

with variants

The Battle has changed

VirusVirus

Self replicatingSelf replicatingAttaches to another piece of softwareAttaches to another piece of softwareRuns when openedRuns when openedAffects the system in some wayAffects the system in some way–– Harmless pranksHarmless pranks–– Network slow downsNetwork slow downs–– System damage or data lossSystem damage or data loss–– Compromises system securityCompromises system security

Trojan HorseTrojan Horse

Camouflages a virusCamouflages a virusLooks like a legitimate programLooks like a legitimate programWill not automatically runWill not automatically runOnce openedOnce opened–– Spreads virusSpreads virus–– May create another Trojan horseMay create another Trojan horse

WormsWorms

SelfSelf--containedcontained–– Independent programsIndependent programs–– Do not attach to other filesDo not attach to other filesUsually spread over a networkUsually spread over a networkBehave like a virus, but are more likely to Behave like a virus, but are more likely to cause network slowdownscause network slowdowns

ExamplesExamples

VirusesViruses–– Melissa.AMelissa.A Level 4Level 4–– VBS.Loveletter.FW.AVBS.Loveletter.FW.A Level 4Level 4

TrojansTrojans–– PWSteal.LdpinchPWSteal.Ldpinch Level 1Level 1–– Backdoor.AcropolisBackdoor.Acropolis Level 2Level 2

•• WormsWorms–– W32.Blaster.Worm Level 3W32.Blaster.Worm Level 3–– W32.Mydoom.A@mm Level 3W32.Mydoom.A@mm Level 3

Program writers create them with malicious Program writers create them with malicious intent:intent:–– Aim to harm a company by causing loss of Aim to harm a company by causing loss of

information or moneyinformation or money–– Seek media attentionSeek media attention–– Seek access to private information to be used with Seek access to private information to be used with

criminal intentcriminal intent

Action from User and AdministratorAction from User and Administrator

Antivirus programAntivirus programspy ware removal programspy ware removal programPersonal hardware and/or software firewallPersonal hardware and/or software firewalli.e. Router firewall and Windows firewalli.e. Router firewall and Windows firewall–– Updated/Secure softwareUpdated/Secure software

Windows UpdatesWindows UpdatesMicrosoft Office UpdatesMicrosoft Office UpdatesSecure, updated internet browserSecure, updated internet browserUnderstand that Security is a moving target no Understand that Security is a moving target no way anyone can assure 100% securityway anyone can assure 100% security

ToolsToolsSymantec Endpoint ProtectionSymantec Endpoint ProtectionMicrosoft Baseline Security AnalyzerMicrosoft Baseline Security AnalyzerMicrosoft Security CentreMicrosoft Security CentreSystem RestoreSystem Restore

Symantec Endpoint Protection Symantec Endpoint Protection 11.0.401011.0.4010

IISc AV ManagementIISc AV Management

Managed Clients

Symantec EndpointServer at SERC

Internet

IISc NetworkIISc Network

Unmanaged Clients

Symantec Server

Symantec Server

Unmanaged Clients Server @ SERC

Managed client 1 Managed client 2 ... Managed client n

SEP 11.0.4010

Clients within IISc network

SEP 11.0.4010SEP 11.0.4010

Symantec Endpoint Protection 11.0.4010

Managed Version Unmanaged Version

32-bit 64-bit 32-bit 64-bit

System RequirementsSystem Requirements

256 MB256 MB RAM RAM 600 MB600 MB (32(32--bit), bit), 700700 MB (x64)MB (x64)Super VGA (1024x768) or higherSuper VGA (1024x768) or higher--resolution video adapter and monitorresolution video adapter and monitor

OPERATING SYSTEMS SUPPORTEDOPERATING SYSTEMS SUPPORTED

Windows 2000 Professional / Server / Advanced Server / Windows 2000 Professional / Server / Advanced Server / Datacenter Server / Small Business Server Datacenter Server / Small Business Server -- with SP3 or with SP3 or greatergreater

Windows XP Home / Tablet PC / Media Center 2002 / Windows XP Home / Tablet PC / Media Center 2002 / Professional / Professional x64 Professional / Professional x64 -- with SP1 or greaterwith SP1 or greater

Windows Vista Home Basic / Home Premium / Business / Windows Vista Home Basic / Home Premium / Business / Enterprise / Ultimate Enterprise / Ultimate -- 3232--bit or x64 editionbit or x64 edition

Windows Server 2003 Standard / Enterprise / Datacenter / Windows Server 2003 Standard / Enterprise / Datacenter / Storage / Web / Cluster / Small Business Server Storage / Web / Cluster / Small Business Server -- 3232--bit or bit or x64 edition x64 edition

Symantec Endpoint Protection Symantec Endpoint Protection MangerManger

Symantec Endpoint Protection Symantec Endpoint Protection MangerManger

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Symantec Endpoint Protection Symantec Endpoint Protection -- SummarySummary

• The World’s leading anti-virus solution• More consecutive Virus Bulletin certifications (31) than

any vendor

• Best anti-spyware, leading the pack in rootkit detection and removal

• Includes VxMS scanning technology (Veritas)‏

• Industry’s best managed desktop firewall• Adaptive policies lead the pack for location awareness• Sygate and Symantec Client Security

• Behavior-based Intrusion prevention (Whole Security)‏• Network traffic inspection adds vulnerability-based

protection

• Device control to prevent data leakage at the endpoint (Sygate) ‏

• Protection against mp3 players, USB sticks, etc

AntiVirus

Antispyware

Firewall

IntrusionPrevention

Device Control

Symantec Endpoint Client Symantec Endpoint Client

ScanScan

Change SettingsChange Settings

Microsoft Baseline Security Microsoft Baseline Security AnalyzerAnalyzer

MBSAMBSA

Result of MBSA analysisResult of MBSA analysis

System RestoreSystem Restore

Restore PointsRestore Points

Restore OperationRestore Operation

Initial system checkpointsInitial system checkpointsSystem checkpoints System checkpoints –– every 24 hours of calendar time orevery 24 hours of calendar time or–– every 24 hours your computer is turned on every 24 hours your computer is turned on

Program name installation restore points Program name installation restore points WindowsWindows XP Professional Auto Update restore points XP Professional Auto Update restore points Manually created restore pointsManually created restore pointsRestore operation restore pointRestore operation restore pointUnsigned device driver restore pointsUnsigned device driver restore pointsMicrosoft Backup utility recovery restore pointsMicrosoft Backup utility recovery restore pointsChange or remove a programChange or remove a program. .

In a nutshellIn a nutshell

DonDon’’t Run Unknown Programst Run Unknown ProgramsUPDATE OS, Applications RegularlyUPDATE OS, Applications RegularlySAFEGUARD Identity and PasswordSAFEGUARD Identity and PasswordASSURE Sufficient Resources for Proper System CareASSURE Sufficient Resources for Proper System CareThere is no 100 % security, hence ready to FACE There is no 100 % security, hence ready to FACE InsecurityInsecurityEVERYBODY Needs to Do Their PartEVERYBODY Needs to Do Their Part

TAKE BACKUP of YOUR DATA As TAKE BACKUP of YOUR DATA As Often As POSSIBLEOften As POSSIBLE

SummarySummary

Viruses, Viruses, trojanstrojans and worms can all cause and worms can all cause damage to your computer and datadamage to your computer and dataPrevent infections by keeping your Prevent infections by keeping your computer software and antivirus scanner computer software and antivirus scanner upup--toto--date.date.Practice safe computingPractice safe computingKnow your recovery options, and use the Know your recovery options, and use the tools available to you if you are infected.tools available to you if you are infected.QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?

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