Tag: Windows 11

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

How to fix “Action required” in Microsoft Authenticator App

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How to fix “Action required” in Microsoft Authenticator App

In this guide, we will show you how to fix “Action required” in Microsoft Authenticator App. Microsoft Authenticator is a versatile mobile app that not only enables you to sign in to your accounts securely without using a password. Or by manually entering a passcode but also serves as a password manager. Please, see How…

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Microsoft Exchange/Office/365

How to install Trellix MVISON Endpoint

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How to install Trellix MVISON Endpoint

The “Trellix MVISION Endpoint” and Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS) are both Trellix Endpoint protection products. They are slightly different and offer different use cases. Trellix offers both to provide flexibility and broader coverage for varying customer needs and environments. In this article, I will show you how to install Trellix MVISON Endpoint. Please, see how…

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Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment

Enable Secure Boot: Fix Secure Boot certificates expiration

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Enable Secure Boot: Fix Secure Boot certificates expiration

In this article, we shall discuss how to “Enable Secure Boot: Fix Secure Boot certificates expiration in June 2026”. That is, after 15 years, the Secure Boot certificates that are part of Windows systems will start expiring. Windows devices will need new certificates to maintain continuity and protection. These certificates are the basics of trust…

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Windows, Windows Server

Fix Windows defender blocked incoming connection on Windows

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Fix Windows defender blocked incoming connection on Windows

Microsoft Defender Antivirus is a next-generation protection solution that comes pre-installed with Windows 11. It provides always on real-time antivirus protection. In this guide, we shall discuss the fix Windows defender blocked incoming connection on Windows. Please, see What you need to know about Microsoft Defender Antivirus, how to enable FIPS mode on Windows Server,…

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Network | Monitoring, Windows, Windows Server

BitLocker behavior when MBAM agent is removed: No Uninstall Option in Control Panel

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BitLocker behavior when MBAM agent is removed: No Uninstall Option in Control Panel

MBAM (Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring) is a tool that enables you (organizations) to centrally manage and monitor BitLocker Drive Encryption across Windows devices. In this article, we shall discuss “BitLocker behavior when MBAM agent is removed: Remove MBAM Agent When Uninstall Option is missing”. Please, see Get a list of installed programs locally or…

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Windows

Guide to Remote Desktop Connection Properties for Secure Access

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Guide to Remote Desktop Connection Properties for Secure Access

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work has become the new norm. One of the key technologies enabling people to work effectively from home is Microsoft’s Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). Here is a guide Guide to Remote Desktop Connection Properties for Secure Access. Please see how to determine why an MBAM-protected device is non-compliant, and an…

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Windows, Windows Server

How to change the default user password in PostgreSQL

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How to change the default user password in PostgreSQL

In this guide, we shall discuss how to change the default user password in PostgreSQL. PostgreSQL is a relational database management system (RDBMS) that provides an open-source solution for storing and managing data. It offers a variety of features for database administration, queries, and security. This blog post was birthed by the following question: “Resetting…

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Oracle/MSSQL/MySQL

Fix you need the right to sign in through Remote Desktop Services

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Fix you need the right to sign in through Remote Desktop Services

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is a Microsoft protocol that enables users to connect to and control a a PC remotely. It does this by providing a graphical interface that enables interaction as if the user were physically present. In this article, we shall discuss the steps to fix you need the right to sign in…

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Windows, Windows Server

Unable to run downloaded Programs due to Defender SmartScreen

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Unable to run downloaded Programs due to Defender SmartScreen

In this article, we will learn how to fix ‘Unable to run downloaded Programs due to Defender SmartScreen”. Microsoft Defender SmartScreen is a security feature in Windows 10 and 11 that checks every download from trusted sources. Please, see How to Manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus with Argon ACMP, and How to apply and install Veeam…

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Windows

Export and Convert Private Keys to .PEM Format in Windows

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Export and Convert Private Keys to .PEM Format in Windows

Microsoft Management Console (MMC) does not natively export private keys in .PEM format. Instead, it exports private keys in .PFX (.PKCS#12) format which includes both the certificate and private key in an encrypted container. If you need the private key in PEM format, you must first export the certificate as PFX from MMC and then…

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Windows, 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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Windows, Windows Server

Configure WebLAPS to manage Microsoft LAPS

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Configure WebLAPS to manage Microsoft LAPS

WebLAPS Pro is a web-based solution for managing Microsoft’s Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS). In other words, WebLAPS relies on Microsoft’s Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) to retrieve and manage local admin passwords. Therefore, in this guide, we shall discuss how to configure WebLAPS to manage Microsoft LAPS. We have discussed how to configure Windows…

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Windows, Windows Server