Enabling Modern or Basic Authentication for Microsoft 365 https://ift.tt/3md0FOT Modern Authentication is enabled by default for all new Microsoft 365/Azure tenants. This authentication protocol is more secure than the legacy Basic Authentication. Microsoft plans to completely block the use of Basic Authentication for all Microsoft 365 clients starting October 1, 2021. In this article, we’ll […]
Storing BitLocker Recovery Keys in Active Directory https://ift.tt/3EYSgqB You can use Active Directory to securely store backups of BitLocker recovery keys (passwords) from client computers. It is very convenient if you have multiple users using BitLocker to encrypt their data. You can configure Group Policies in your domain so that when encrypting any drive with […]
How to Install RSAT Tools on Windows 11 https://ift.tt/3iaLzZ1 The steps covered in this article should help you to install RSAT tools on Windows 11 computer. I will cover 2 methods to install the Remote Server Administration Tools on Windows 11 PC. Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) allow you to remotely manage roles and features […]
Hardening SMB on Domain Controllers, Step 3: Disabling SMB Null sessions https://ift.tt/3ktXaUo Server Message Block (SMB) is a critical component for any Microsoft-oriented networking environment. That’s why hardening SMB is one of the critical steps in securing Active Directory Domain Controllers. In the first part of this series, I’ve shown you how to report on […]
Windows PrintNightmare: Status, issues and workarounds (Sept. 22, 2021) https://ift.tt/3kvkwZX [German]Since the patchday of September 14, 2021, when further security updates to close the PrintNightmare vulnerabilities are delivered, there are massive problems with network printers in some environments. The background is that Microsoft implemented certain security measures in August and September 2021. This post reflects […]
How To Enable Azure AD Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) https://ift.tt/3krrqPL When you enable Azure AD self-service password reset (SSPR), you allow users to unlock their account or reset passwords. In this article, I will show you how to enable the self service password reset in Azure AD. Without administrator and helpdesk involvement, you can give […]
DevOps Lab | Infra as Code in Action: Naming conventions | Ep 1 of 4-episode series https://ift.tt/3tYaeoh DevOps Lab | Infra as Code in Action: Naming conventions | Ep 1 of 4-episode series The DevOps Lab is back with host April Edwards. On the show today, April welcomes Christopher Maneu for Episode one of this […]
Windows September 2021 Update: Workaround for some printing issues https://ift.tt/3hPNqSL [German]Zum Patchday am 14. September 2021 hat Microsoft für die unterstützten Windows-Systeme Sicherheitsupdates freigegeben, die auch weitere PrintNightmare-Schwachstellen beseitigen sollen. Diese Updates verursachen aber Probleme, so dass Netzwerkdrucker nicht mehr angesteuert werden können. In einigen Fällen könnte ein einfacher Workaround helfen, ohne dass das Sicherheitsupdate […]
Step-by-Step Guide: How to sync Custom Active Directory Attributes to Azure AD? https://ift.tt/3tYhh0f Last Updated on September 21, 2021 by Dishan M. Francis Active Directory schema accepts custom attributes. Based on business requirements some time organizations will have to introduce custom attributes to object classes. On most occasions, it is related to application integration requirements […]
VMware fixes 19 vulnerabilities in vCenter Server (VMSA-2021-0020) https://ift.tt/3hWGHGF Today, VMware released an update that addresses nineteen vulnerabilities in vCenter Server. These two vulnerabilities can be used to compromise vCenter Server installations and the ESXi host they manage. Note: The vulnerabilities exist in VMware Cloud Foundation, too. About vCenter Server VMware vCenter Server, formerly […]
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