Security Administration Tool – Microsoft CACLS
Sure, computer programs are now very complex systems – but they are always a part of even more complex system – Infrastructure. Therefore, testing is not limited to a program testing.
Microsoft *ACLS.EXE family of tools is a handy set for investigation and testing of implemented security permissions. Don’t be afraid of command line!
CACLS.EXE
ICACLS.EXE
XCACLS.EXE
| Area of use | Security Configuration Assessment and Management, from command line and batch files |
| Platform (OS) | Windows |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
| Community | http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc753525(WS.10).aspx |
| Price | Free |
| Usability (1-5, 5 – Best) | 4 (does not allow configuring of Permission Inheritance flags) |
| Link | CALCS – comes with Windows Server 2003ICALCS – comes with Windows Server 2008XCALCS – downloadable |
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