As an IT tech with admin rights in a corporate environment, I'm concerned about unauthorized access to my laptop through the administrative share computernamec$. Is there any way I can block this access to enhance my laptop's security?
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I can totally relate! I had the same kind of access when we still used Windows XP. Things were definitely different back then!
To effectively block access through computernamec$, consider the following measures:
1. Ensure that your Windows firewall is active and configured to block such access.
2. Disable administrative shares on all machines if possible. You can find guidance on how to do this in the Microsoft documentation here: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-server/networking/remove-administrative-shares.
Taking these steps should significantly improve your laptop's security!
While you can implement some restrictions, keep in mind that IT will likely notice if access is blocked. So, be prepared for some inquiries if you go this route.
Just a reminder, you can't just patch over bad security practices. Implementing CIS GPOs might help solve most of your security concerns alongside a solid Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solution.
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