Tag: Certificate Templates

Set up Microsoft PKI (ADCS) for SystoLOCK via PowerShell

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Set up Microsoft PKI (ADCS) for SystoLOCK via PowerShell

Windows domains operate normally without Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS), provided that no Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) functionality is required. However, SystoLOCK depends heavily on PKI, this means you must deploy and correctly configure a Certification Authority (CA) before installing SystoLOCK. Therefore, in this guide, I will be discussing the steps to “Set up…

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Windows Server

Generate CSR and Request a Certificate from Herica CA

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Generate CSR and Request a Certificate from Herica CA

HARICA is a globally trusted third party that actively participates in all major global Root CA trust programs, including 360, Adobe, Apple, Microsoft, Mozilla, and Oracle. It operates as a trust anchor in widely used application software and operating systems such as Adobe, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Mozilla, Linux, and Oracle Java. In this article, we…

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Generate a self-signed SSL certificate: Enable LDAP over SSL

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Generate a self-signed SSL certificate: Enable LDAP over SSL

In this article, we shall discuss “Generate a self-signed SSL certificate: Enable LDAP over SSL”. SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer; this is a standard secure layer for keeping an internet connection secure and safeguarding any sensitive data that is being sent between two endpoints. See How to fix the issue “The Security Database on…

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How to configure Network Unlock in Windows

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How to configure Network Unlock in Windows

The BitLocker Network Unlock allows automatic access to the BitLocker key needed to unlock the volume. This automatic access occurs over the corporate network when the machine boots up thereby bypassing any input from the user. In this guide, I will show you how to implement BitLocker PIN bypass: How to configure Network Unlock in…

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Windows Server

Create a certificate template for BitLocker Network Unlock

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Create a certificate template for BitLocker Network Unlock

The certificate template defines the policies and rules that a CA uses when a request for a certificate is received. A certificate template adds some versatility to your PKI environment and helps reduce overhead. When creating your own template, you have multiple options that will guide the CA on how to handle incoming requests and…

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SSL Encrypted Communications explained

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SSL Encrypted Communications explained

SSL certificates Type of certificate which allows multiple domains to be secured with one SSL certificate. SSL Stands for secure sockets layer. Protocol for web browsers and servers that allows for the authentication, encryption, and decryption of data sent over the Internet. See the following interesting guides on how to import a certificate into the Trusted Root and Personal file certificate store,…

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