Protect the applications and content on the host

To protect the applications and content on the host

1. Enable Windows Firewall, and configure it to close all ports that are not used by the ICS software. For more information about port usage, see Managing Network Services and Ports.

2. Disable Windows features like remote desktop and file sharing, and remove unnecessary programs like games and social media.

3. Restrict access to the files, databases, registry and other resources on the host.

4. Use Windows BitLocker to encrypt the hard drive of computers that are either mobile or not located in a secure facility. However, BitLocker may impact the performance of computers.

5. Consider using server-class storage (SANs) infrastructure to avoid storing sensitive data on mobile devices.

Related topics

• Secure communication between client and server

• Scan the host for viruses or malware

• Windows Updates