Hybrid Microsoft legacy settings may impact your future security posture
Switching from legacy Active Directory systems to the cloud can improve versatility but hybrid systems need special attention to ensure they’re still secure.
Stories by Susan Bradley
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Artificial intelligence is coming to Windows: Are your security policy settings ready?
AI seems to be getting embedded in everything these days, and it’s coming to Microsoft Windows. It’s time now to ensure your policies are sufficient to handle the change and — risks — it will bring.
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How Microsoft’s Shared Key authorisation can be abused and how to fix it
Orca Security revealed a potential point of entry for attackers through Shared Key authorisation that could inadvertently become a gateway to sensitive data.
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Reviewing Microsoft's rough security year in 2022
For IT and security admins of Microsoft networks, 2022 has been the year of blended attacks, on-premises Exchange Server flaws, and vulnerabilities.
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Why it's time to review Microsoft patch management options
Microsoft does not appear to be updating Windows Software Update Services, but newer patch management options might be a better choice.
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What are the new Windows 11 22H2 security features?
The September Windows 11 update add protections against malicious applications and drivers, phishing, credential misuse, and more.
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Resolving conflicts between security best practices and compliance mandates
Sometimes the latest security best practices don't align with an organisation's compliance templates. These are some of the areas where you might need an exception.
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Why patching quality, vendor info on vulnerabilities are declining
It's getting harder to assess the impact of patching or not patching, and too many patches don't fully fix the problem. It's time to pressure vendors.
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Tips to prevent RDP and other remote attacks on Microsoft networks
Microsoft is deploying new features and defaults to help keep threat actors from remotely accessing networks, but you can do more.
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Best practices for CISOs recovering a Microsoft network after an incident
CISOs can follow this advice to minimise stress when recovering credentials, systems and settings after a ransomware or other cyber attack.
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10 tasks for a mid-year Microsoft network security review
Are your settings, policies and processes keeping up with the changing threat landscape? Review your network to make sure.
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How to keep attackers from using PowerShell against you
New guidance shows how to harden PowerShell and make it more difficult for threat actors to hijack for malicious purposes.
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What Microsoft Defender can tell users about the network
Microsoft Defender for Business alerts can show what's happening in the network. The better users understand their network, the faster they can triage alerts.
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9 most important steps for SMBs to defend against ransomware attacks
Here's how small- to medium-sized businesses can effectively protect their networks against the risk of ransomware without breaking their security budgets.
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Assessing the risk of Spring4Shell
Spring4Shell does not affect most systems, so a calm, methodical approach to assessing the real threat is best.
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