The best way to instantly spin up an environment where users can test a suspicious website, new software or a programming feature that you do not want to test directly on your main Windows OS with the fear of affecting the OS or affecting other programs on your system is the Windows Sandbox. This Windows…
On the Windows system, there is always a sign-in option in the form of a secret password for authentication. You can also use MFA (Multi-factor authentication) and Windows Hello for Business as your sign-in options but password authentication is still very much required in all account protection instances. In this article, you will learn about…
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In this articele, we wil discuss Attack Surface Reduction Configuration with Microsoft Defender. Microsoft Defender is a free, built-in antivirus for Windows. Until May 10th, 2020, it was known as Windows Defender, and in the most recent versions of Windows 10. Please see How to install and debug logs with the CMTrace Tool, and Insight…
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în this article, we shall discuss how to enable Secure Boot on PC to install Windows 11. To install Windows 11, a device must have “Secure Boot” activated in addition to a Trusted Platform Module (TPM). Secure Boot is a security feature present on most current hardware with UEFI firmware that provides a secure environment…
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in this article, we will discuss “Smart App Control: Enabling Phishing Protection in Windows 11”. Microsoft has recently unveiled a host of new security features for Windows 11, tailored to optimize ‘hybrid work’ scenarios. One standout addition is ‘Smart App Control,’ bolstering PC protection across hardware, software, and cloud domains. Delve into these significant updates…
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Experience the future of enhanced security with New Windows 11 encryption features. Windows 11 not only keeps you connected to the news and information you care about through Widgets, but it also introduces a personalized feed driven by AI and delivers top-notch browsing performance with Microsoft Edge. In this article, we shall discuss “New Windows…
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Tripwire is an application (IDS) that monitors your vital system files and reports in real-time to see if they’ve been tampered with or destroyed by a hacker (or by mistake). It enables the system administrator to quickly determine what has been compromised and remediate the situation. When it comes to managing internet servers, security is…
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Just-in-Time (JIT) Access is one of the features of Azure Security Center. Azure Security Center by Microsoft is a solution that gives unified security management across hybrid cloud workloads. It offers threat protection for data centers within both cloud workloads and on-premises. The platform also works with hybrid clouds that aren’t a part of Azure….
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This article discusses “What is Pass the Hash Attack and how to mitigate the attack”. A Pass the Hash (PTH) attack is a technique whereby an attacker captures a password hash as opposed to the password itself (characters) thereby gaining access (authentication) to the networked systems. This technique is used to steal credentials and enable lateral movement within a network. In a…
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PA File Sight Ultra can help monitor log files and alerts you on “read” and “write” changes to files. It also lets you detect log tampering etc. In this guide, I will be discussing how to install, configuring, and using PA File Sight Ultra. For a complete review of this tool, see this guide “File Audit…
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The Central Store is a file location that is checked by the Group Policy tools and it is a folder structure created in the “Sysvol” directory on the domain controllers in each domain in your organization. You will need to create the central store only once on a single domain controller for each domain in your organization….
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In this article, we shall discuss the “Concept of DriveLock with a focus on Encryption”. DriveLock help protects your business and with this protection in place, your business is destined to flourish because, the success of your business depends on how reliably you protect people, businesses, and your services from cyber-attacks and the loss of…
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Windows Hello for Business is a modern two-factor authentication that replaces password authentication on devices. This authentication consists of a new type of user credential that is tied to a device and uses a biometric or PIN. This guide will discuss All you need to know before deploying Windows Hello for Business Key and Certificate…
