CATHastrophic Mediocrity

August 29, 2009

Working with Miss GINA(.dll)

Filed under: IT Stuff

Here I am again, trying to figure things out. Hmm.

We were assigned a project that deals with information security management. And lately the team are still trying to figure out how to work with MsGina.dll in Winlogon. Winlogon is the one responsible for interface functions and creating desktops for windows stations.

If I am not mistaken, customizing the log-on interface is possible by replacing the Gina.dll (Graphical Identification and Authentication), which WinLogon executes upon booting. Replacing Gina.dll would include changing registry values. User authentication can then be customized (maybe biometrics, or use of peripheral devices as unique keys) upon logon. GINA is also responsible for bringing up the Task Manager during Control+Alt+Delete event.

(to be continued)

 

 

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