What is LDAP? Securing LDAP Communications in Active Directory. Lightweight directory access protocol (LDAP) is an open protocol used to lookup information within a network. LDAP is often used to retrieve some piece of information from the directory server which is usually a certain kind of database. Directory servers, such as Active Directory Domain Services […]
How to Implement Compliance & Governance Policies for Windows Server. In the dynamic landscape of enterprise IT, ensuring the security and integrity of our Windows Server infrastructure is paramount. Navigating the complex terrain of compliance and governance is a strategic imperative, requiring meticulous planning and execution. This article delves into implementing robust compliance and governance […]
How to Monitor and Audit Your Windows Server for Security Events. In the dynamic landscape of IT infrastructure, safeguarding the integrity and Security of our Windows Server environment is paramount. Effective monitoring and auditing are not just proactive measures. They are the vigilant guardians that ensure the resilience of our system against potential threats and […]
How to Protect Windows Server: Malware, Ransomware, DDoS Attacks & Other Threats. In an increasingly interconnected digital landscape, safeguarding our Windows Server against malware and many security threats is paramount. Windows Server Antivirus and Endpoint Protection solutions offer a robust defense mechanism to shield our critical server infrastructure from potential breaches and data compromises. This […]
Configure and Manage Windows Firewall for Your Windows Server. In the realm of robust server management, the Windows Firewall emerges as a pivotal apparatus, unwaveringly shielding our Windows Server against diverse potential vulnerabilities, all while facilitating precise regulation of communication streams. As an elemental constituent of the Windows Server operating system, adeptly configuring and proficiently […]
Secure Azure Network with Azure Firewall & Security Groups. Do you want to enhance the network security of your Azure tenant and wondering whether to use Azure Firewall or Network Security Groups (NSGs)? The article helps when to use Azure Firewall or NSG by comparing both services. Once that is sorted, we explain the requirements to […]
Secure Your Data with Windows Server Encryption & BitLocker. Windows Server Encryption, combined with the powerful encryption tool BitLocker, offers a comprehensive solution to safeguard our data on Windows Server operating systems. Encrypting files, folders, and disk volumes ensures that our sensitive information remains inaccessible and unreadable, protecting it from unauthorized access and potential breaches. […]
Windows Server Patch Management: How to Keep Windows Server Secure & Up-to-Date. Are you reviewing the best Windows Server patch management options for your organization? This article provides two alternatives. If your organization hasn’t adopted Azure Cloud and doesn’t plan to, then consider windows Servers with Windows Server Update Service (WSUS). We have discussed the […]
Windows Server Security Best Practices: Secure Your Windows Server Environment. Whether we are hand-building physical servers for a small firm or deploying hundreds of Windows servers into the cloud, having a solid procedure to create a secure, stable environment is essential to protecting our ecosystem from data breaches. Of course, everyone knows that an out-of-the-box […]
How to Use NSLookup Command on Windows (Examples). Nslookup is a command in Windows used for obtaining information about domain names and the Internet Protocol (IP) addresses associated with those domain names. For example, the nslookup command is highly useful in obtaining different types of information using DNS queries, such as mail exchange server information, […]
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