Susan Bradley
Contributing Writer
Susan Bradley has been patching since before the Code Red/Nimda days and remembers exactly where she was when SQL slammer hit (trying to buy something on eBay and wondering why the Internet was so slow). She writes the Patch Watch column for Askwoody.com, is a moderator on the PatchManagement.org listserve, and writes a column of Windows security tips for CSOonline.com. In real life, she’s the IT wrangler at her firm, Tamiyasu, Smith, Horn and Braun, where she manages a fleet of Windows servers, Microsoft 365 deployments, Azure instances, desktops, a few Macs, several iPads, a few Surface devices, several iPhones and tries to keep patches up to date on all of them. In addition, she provides forensic computer investigations for the litigation consulting arm of the firm. She blogs at https://www.askwoody.com/tag/patch-lady-posts/ and is on twitter at @sbsdiva. She lurks on Twitter and Facebook, so if you are on Facebook with her, she really did read what you posted. She has a SANS/GSEC certification in security and prefers Heavy Duty Reynolds wrap for her tinfoil hat.
Minimizing damage from a data breach: A checklist
How you respond to a data breach and the amount of damage it causes depends on how well prepared you are. Have you done everything on this list?
How malicious Office files and abused Windows privileges enable ransomware
Ransomware groups most often gain entry to Windows networks through malicious Office documents and then move laterally by abusing Windows privileges. Here's how to defend against both.
3 ways to prevent firmware attacks without replacing systems
Use these Microsoft Windows and Office features to mitigate the risk from firmware attacks. They are faster and cheaper than replacing computers.
Most common cyberattack techniques on Windows networks for 2020
Recent research breaks down the preferred techniques attackers use to gain access to Windows networks. Use this information to monitor your logs for these methods.
Tips to improve domain password security in Active Directory
Follow this advice to better secure domain passwords in a Microsoft environment.
How to reset Kerberos account passwords in an Active Directory environment
A regular reset of the KRBTGT account password will help prevent golden ticket attacks that allow wide unauthorized access to your network.
Microsoft 365 Defender updates bring a single portal view
New Microsoft 365 Security Center allows you to more quickly assess threat risk and take action, but you need an E5 license.
How Azure Active Directory helps manage identity for remote users
Still using Active Directory to manage identity for remote workers? You might want to consider moving to Azure Active Directory.
The SolarWinds Senate hearing: 5 key takeaways for security admins
Testimony by key security executives in the US Senate reveal how unprepared most organizations are for supply chain attacks. Here are the lessons security admins should learn from it.
How to patch Exchange Server for the Hafnium zero-day attack
Admins in many businesses report indicators of compromise from an Exchange zero-day vulnerability. Don't assume you're not a target. Investigate for signs of the attack and patch now.
How to protect Windows Remote Desktop deployments
Attackers gain access to your Windows network just as work-from-home employees do: remotely. Following these simple steps will send them looking for easier targets.
Microsoft 365 Advanced Audit: What you need to know
Microsoft's powerful new auditing options will help detect intrusions and see what was accessed...if you've paid for the right licenses.
The .NET patch failure that wasn’t
This month’s patch updates from Microsoft have caused few problems, and though there were some issues related to .NET, even those have been scattered.
How to defend against OAuth-enabled cloud-based attacks
Use these settings in Microsoft Azure Active Directory to take control of user-requested OAuth access permissions.
How to harden Microsoft Edge against cyberattacks
Chromium-based Edge gives enterprises the opportunity to standardize on one browser. Here are the key security settings you need to know.
What you need to know about changes to Microsoft's Security Update Guide
The Security Update Guide now aligns more closely with the CVSS, but sometimes lacks information needed to properly respond to a vulnerability report.
Tips to harden Active Directory against SolarWinds-type attacks
The SolarWinds attackers took advantage of Active Directory to gain a foothold. Here's what configurations and policies to check to better protect your network.
How to prepare for an effective phishing attack simulation
Here's what users need to know about phishing attacks before you send out a test email.
Top SolarWinds risk assessment resources for Microsoft 365 and Azure
Government and private organizations, including Microsoft, have released a wealth of information and tools to assess risk from SolarWinds-like attacks.
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