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Tools for Advanced Users:

MS Baseline Security Analyzer

  Experience Level II (Advanced) 

System Security Monitor

  Free for Personal and Institutional use.

Description of MS Baseline Security Analyzer:
The Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer is a very userful tool that provides you with a fairly comprehensive analysis of the security status of your computer. It can be use locally, or to check out another machine on the network. It assesses whether your system is patched, the strength of the passwords you are using, whether your Guest account is active, and other Windows configuration settings.
 
The tool generates a nice report that highlights those areas that represent a security weakness. What's more, it provides information on how to correct any security deficiencies.
 
Basic Instructions for use:
Download and run the application. You may need administrative rights to install it.
 
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Disclaimer: The University at Albany is not affiliated with the tools described herein or their authors. Further, the University at Albany is not responsible for their use, or loss or damages resulting from their use. The University does not endorse or support the use of these tools.