Protect the HIP Listener
To prevent an attacker from spoofing their identity, tampering with the data, or denying service, you should run the HIP services in valid Windows privileged account.
To protect the HIP listener
Click Start, click Control Panel, double-click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Services.
In the details pane, right-click HIPService, and then click Properties.
Click This account,and then specify a valid Windows privileged account.
Type the password for the user account in Password and in Confirm password, and then click OK. If you select the Network Service account, the password must be blank.
You can also help mitigate this threat with the following deployment scenario:
- Service-based security