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Flashcards in Tools for Security Troubleshooting Deck (8)
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1
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Anti-virus and anti-malware software

A
  • Stop malicious software from running

* Keep your signatures updated

2
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Recovery Console / Command Prompt

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  • Use, copy, rename, or replace OS files and folders
  • Enable or disable service or device startup
  • Remove malicious software components
  • Windows Vista/7
    • System Recovery Options / Command Prompt
  • Windows 8/8.1
    • Troubleshoot / Advanced options / Cmd Prompt
3
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System Restore

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  • Go back-in-time to correct problems
  • Windows Vista and 7:
    • All Programs / Accessories / System Tools / System Restore
  • Windows 8/8.1:
    • Control Panel / System / Advanced System Settings
  • Doesn’t guarantee recovery from malware
4
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Windows Refresh (Windows 8/8.1)

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  • Reinstall Windows

* Keep your personal files and settings

5
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LVM (Linux Logical Volume Manager) snapshots

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  • The Linux version of Windows System Restore
  • Common on high-availability servers
  • Works very quickly
    • Initial snapshot is comprehensive
    • Only snapshots what’s changed
  • Restore from the snapshot
    • Many different file versions and points in me
6
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Windows Pre-installation (PE) environments

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  • A minimal Windows operating environment
  • Resolve security issues, copy and recover data
  • Create your own Windows Anti-malware boot disk
7
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Event Viewer

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  • Central event consolidation
  • Get details around security events
  • Authentication and application information
8
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MSCONFIG / System Configuration

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  • Safe boot: Minimal
  • Safe mode GUI with minimal services, no network
  • Safe boot: Alternate shell - with minimal services
  • Safe boot: Active Directory repair
  • Safe boot: Network - File explorer in safe mode

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