Hardening Tools

Hi all

What hardening apps (xpsec, seconfigxp, safexp, etc...) would you recomend and which ones are not reccomendable?

I need basicaly closing as much security holes as I can, for a person who doesn't even know how to update an AV.

 

Just read my sinature for the ones I use and recommend.

 

is it safe to use more than one?

 

Yes, I use all that are listed and I've never had any issues.

 

A little bit dated, but:

http://www.dyingsun.net/hardening.htm

 

I use Harden-It, Secure-It, Seconfig XP and Security & Privacy Complete. Not sure if those two first are really needed.

 

I recommend The Computer Security Tool v4 0 0 57 which can create backups and restore points before you make any changes. Only point to note is that it isnt developed anymore but I run XP SP2 and it still works fine with that.

 

I´m personally using tweaks from: BugOff, SafeXP, Security & Privacy and 1st Security Agent (no I didn´t buy it). I´m also using some tweaks from Secure-It, especially the "DropMyRights" context menu entry is very handy. I´m not sure if I need Seconfig and I also stayed away from Harden-It.

 

I think all you need is Harden It and SafeXP...i dont use much else. I havent had any problems either.

 

I like Harden-It,Secure-It and SafeXP,however my favourite has to be Samurai which is a combination of hardening with anti-rootkit protection.

http://turbotramp.fre3.com/

 

Any Vista tools available?