CompTIA Security+™ Deluxe: Study Guide

B.47. Lab B.47: Secure the Account Database

This lab requires a Windows XP workstation.

The Windows XP account database can be secured through encryption to prevent it from being compromised. To perform this action, follow these steps:

1. Choose Start Run.

2. Type syskey and press Enter. The dialog box shown in Figure B.9 appears.

   Figure B.9. Use encryption to secure the Windows XP account database.

   

   NOTE

   Note the warning—once encryption is enabled, it cannot be disabled.

3. Click Update. The dialog box shown in Figure B.10 appears.

4. Choose Password Startup. ...