What are the Security Implications of NetBIOS?
Out-of-the-box, NetBIOS is configured to interconnect, or bind, nine components of your PC, which are located on three layers: the hardware layer, the transport protocol layer and the network services layer.Network Services LayerThis layer determines the who and what of access between networked computers. The components of the Network Services layer are:Client for Microsoft Networks, the networking applicationFile and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Microsoft Family LogonTransport Protocol LayerThis layer communicates between components of your computer and the Internet. The components of the Transport Protocol layer are:TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) is the communication protocol that enables the Internet to transmit data to your computer.NetBEUI (NetBIOS Enhanced User Interface) is the enhanced, user-friendly version of the NetBIOS protocol.IPX/SPX are two networking protocols. IPX (Internetwork Packet Exchange) is used for connectionless communicatio
