User Guide

Locksmith
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4 Locksmith Security Issues
Locksmith is designed as a tool for administrators, not for “crackers.”
Locksmith has no bearing on Windows NT/2000’s security rating, because it
requires physical access to the machine. In any computer system, true
security from break-ins is achievable only by physically isolating the computer
from distrusted individuals.
Those interested in additional information on Windows NT/2000 security and
the impact of tools such as these may want to read “Availability of C2
Security Compliant Windows NT”, available online at the following URL:
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q137/0/18.asp
More information on C2 rated products is also available at the NSA’s Trusted
Product Evaluation Program, which can be found online at:
http://www.radium.ncsc.mil/tpep/