Category: Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment

Comprehensive vulnerability scans and security assessments to identify and mitigate risks, protecting your network and systems from potential threats

Security researchers bypass Windows Hello with fake fingerprints with Raspberry Pi 4

27/11/202318/09/2024

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Security researchers bypass Windows Hello with fake fingerprints with Raspberry Pi 4

Security researchers discovered vulnerabilities in the fingerprint sensors of some Windows PCs. These could be exploited to bypass Windows Hello’s biometric fingerprint login. The affected sensors manufactured by Elan, Googix, and Synaptics, all use a match-on-chip (MoC) design where the biometric test occurs within a shielded microprocessor on the chip itself. In this article, we…

Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment

Register Devices to Intune and EntraID Using Company Portal

09/11/202312/11/2023

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Register Devices to Intune and EntraID Using Company Portal

In this post, I share how to register devices to Intune and EntraID using the company portal. Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) offer organizations and individuals the ability to manage all their devices from one central place. In managing devices using Microsoft Intune and Entra ID. There are several methods one…

AWS/Azure/OpenShift, Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment

How to remove Norton from Mac using the RemoveNortonMacFiles tool

05/11/202305/11/2023

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In this article, we shall discuss how to remove Norton from Mac using the RemoveNortonMacFiles tool. To remove all Norton programs completely from your Mac thereby avoiding manual deletion of files or via third-party uninstallers without leaving remnants behind that could cause other issues. Please see how to verify whether the xp_cmdshell feature is enabled…

Anti-Virus Solution, Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment

How To Turn On Or Off Auto-Unlock For BitLocker Drive In Windows 10/11

28/10/202301/12/2023

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How To Turn On Or Off Auto-Unlock For BitLocker Drive In Windows 10/11

In Windows 10/11, the Auto-unlock feature for BitLocker drives enables your computer to automatically unlock a BitLocker-protected drive without the need for a password or recovery key when the operating system drive is unlocked. This can be convenient if you’re using BitLocker to encrypt secondary drives. In this detailed guide, I’ll walk you through the…

Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment, Windows

How to Enable a Pre-Boot BitLocker PIN on Windows

08/10/202330/04/2024

Matthew No Comments

How to Enable a Pre-Boot BitLocker PIN on Windows

This guide will walk you through the detailed steps to enable a Pre-Boot PIN for your BitLocker-encrypted Windows system drive. Kindly see How and where to find your BitLocker recovery key on Windows, and Enable BitLocker AES-XTX 256 Encryption. Enhancing the security of your Windows system drive is crucial to protect your data. Also, see…

Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment, Windows

How to Change BitLocker Password in Windows

29/09/202324/04/2024

Matthew No Comments

How to Change BitLocker Password in Windows

BitLocker, a powerful encryption tool built into Windows, adds a layer of protection to your data by encrypting the whole hard drive. To maintain the security of your system, it’s important to periodically change your BitLocker password. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to change your BitLocker password in Windows. Kindly…

Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment, Windows

How to Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2 in Windows Using GPO

23/09/202315/12/2023

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In this guide, I will be showing you How to Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2 in Windows Using GPO. Both TLS and SSL are both used for web security. They are both cryptographic protocols that encrypt your data and authenticate a connection when transporting your data via the internet. Please see Secure…

Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment

Complete Guide on TestRail as a Test Management Tool

19/09/202308/10/2024

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Complete Guide on TestRail as a Test Management Tool

TestRail is a platform that can help your QA teams build, connect, and optimize all their testing processes in one single place. TestRail’s Quality OS helps centralize both manual and automated test management and can provide you with complete visibility into your quality assurance operation. TestRail can help you build repeatable and scalable workflows that…

Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment

How to remove malware using Microsoft Safety Scanner on Windows 10 and 11

30/06/202312/07/2023

Matthew No Comments

How to remove malware using Microsoft Safety Scanner on Windows 10 and 11

The Microsoft Safety Scanner (MSERT) is a standalone tool specifically designed for Windows users to scan, detect, and remove various types of malware, including viruses, spyware, and unwanted software. What sets it apart is that it doesn’t require any additional installation, making it a convenient and efficient option to safeguard your computer. Similar to the…

Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment, Windows

How to configure additional LSA Protection

29/06/202325/03/2024

Matthew No Comments

How to configure additional LSA Protection

In today’s digital landscape, maintaining the security and integrity of sensitive data is of utmost importance. Windows operating systems provide various security features to safeguard critical system components and user credentials. Please see Smart App Control and how to enable Phishing Protection: Windows 11 New Security Features, and How to enable or disable Core Isolation…

Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment, Windows

Relating Due Diligence and Due Care to Veeam Backup and Replication

07/06/202307/06/2023

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Relating Due Diligence and Due Care to Veeam Backup and Replication

As a security practitioner, or someone that is studying or has studied the Certified information systems security professional (CISSP). You will be familiar with the terms “due care” and “due diligence”. Everyone assumes to know what they mean in literal terms. But there are important distinctions between them and can be challenging to comprehend when…

Backup, Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment

How to protect your Windows PC from potentially unwanted applications

27/05/202331/05/2023

Matthew No Comments

How to protect your Windows PC from potentially unwanted applications

Protecting your Windows PC from potentially unwanted applications (PUA) is essential to ensure smooth and secure operation. These applications can disrupt your system, slow down performance, display intrusive ads, and even install harmful software. Fortunately, Windows 10 and Windows 11 provides built-in features that can help safeguard your PC from PUAs. In this comprehensive guide,…

Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment, Windows

How to Scan Your Code by Integrating SonarCloud into Your GitHub Repository

23/05/202318/04/2024

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How to Scan Your Code by Integrating SonarCloud into Your GitHub Repository

SonarCloud is a static code analysis tool you can use to discover code smells, bugs and security vulnerabilities within your code. GitHub can be used as your code repository and where you can commit new code changes. Please see How to Deploy Code from GitHub to Azure App Service from the Command-line, and How to…

Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment