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Connecting Network Cameras to Windows 10 Devices

Network cameras, which are Internet Protocol-based cameras that transmit video data over a local area network (LAN), are becoming increasingly prevalent – especially in surveillance and security scenarios. Windows now allows users to associate network cameras to their PC, enabling photo capture and streaming of video in camera applications. Currently Windows only supports ONVIF Profile S compliant cameras*, which are standards-compliant network cameras optimized for real-time streaming video capture. Note: The features discussed in this article are available with Windows 10, Insider Build 18995. Windows provides support for discovery, pairing, configuration and streaming via WinRT APIs. To discover network cameras connected to the local subnet, create a DeviceWatcher class and follow the instructions specified in this document, connect to remote cameras. Also find :   windows lan

The 10 Security Domains

This practice brief outlines the 10 security knowledge domains that individuals with a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) credential must possess. The CISSP is offered through the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium. The knowledge domains for the CISSP credential provide a foundation of security principles and practices in all industries, not just healthcare. It's important to note that the 10 security domains are different from what the HIPAA Security Rule requires. The HIPAA Security Rule was designed to be comprehensive, scalable and technology neutral so that healthcare organizations could meet compliance according to their size, type and need. The 10 security domains are more "best practices" in nature, are not healthcare specific, and explained throughout this practice brief. The Security Domains To provide a Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) and define terms for information security professionals, the Intern

How to Store LAN Manager Hash Value

This is actually a tweak. NoLMHash is the name of the Registry value (on Windows XP and Server 2003) or key (Windows 2000) that you set to turn on this tweak. In Group Policy on Windows XP and higher, the setting is called "Network Security: Do not store LAN Manager hash value on next password change." Using this setting, you can turn off creation of LM hashes across a domain or system. Ideally, this setting will never have any direct impact on security because if it does it means your domain controller has been hacked; but just in case, we recommend disabling storage of LM hashes. In most cases, the primary benefit of this setting is that it breaks compatibility with Windows 9x. NOTE: If bad guys have access to your password hashes, you have already been hacked. Cracking hashes will not give them any additional access on the domain where they came from. Cracking hashes will only allow them to access other domains where the same users are using the same passwords. In add

Do Not Store LAN Manager Hash Value

This is actually a tweak. NoLMHash is the name of the Registry value (on Windows XP and Server 2003) or key (Windows 2000) that you set to turn on this tweak. In Group Policy on Windows XP and higher, the setting is called "Network Security: Do not store LAN Manager hash value on next password change." Using this setting, you can turn off creation of LM hashes across a domain or system. Ideally, this setting will never have any direct impact on security because if it does it means your domain controller has been hacked; but just in case, we recommend disabling storage of LM hashes. In most cases, the primary benefit of this setting is that it breaks compatibility with Windows 9x. NOTE: If bad guys have access to your password hashes, you have already been hacked. Cracking hashes will not give them any additional access on the domain where they came from. Cracking hashes will only allow them to access other domains where the same users are using the same passwords. In add

How to Enable Wake-on-LAN in Windows 10

Why Use is Wake-on-LAN Just to give you a quick overview of why you would find this useful: On-demand access to files and resources on a network – you don’t have to keep a computer turned all the while. Energy efficiency, you will see a reduction in your utility bills since you don’t have to keep your system on all the time. Great for remotely managing a computer, so you can access a computer that might be across the room or upstairs. How does it work? With wake-on-LAN enabled, your computer will “listen” for a “magic packet” containing its MAC address while it is in sleep mode. The computer can be woken up by sending it a magic packet from another device on the network. Again, you can find out more about the feature here. What are the requirements? Your computer might not have all the requirements for this feature that will include the following: Ethernet connection. A peer to peer network between two or more computers. The computer must be in either Sleep or Hibernati

How to Hide a Security Camera in Plain Sight

Security cameras are used by homeowners to monitor children, look out for intruders and generally keep a watch over a home. Many homeowners seek ways to hide these cameras, but fail miserably. By using a tissue box and a little ingenuity, you can hide a camera that is placed out in the open and no one will be the wiser. Step 1 Remove all the tissues from the tissue box through the top and using a utility knife place a small pinhole in the side of the box. Step 2 Place the security camera into the box, making sure that its lens is pointed out the hole in the side. Step 3 Place the tissues back into the box, hiding the camera. Step 4 Attach the video output of the wireless receiver to the video input of the monitor using the composite video cable. Step 5 Turn on all devices, including the camera by sticking your hand down into the tissue box and flipping the switch. Step 6 Synchronize the frequency of the camera to that of the wireless receiver by tuning the receiver u