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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.
Resolving conflicts between security best practices and compliance mandates
Sometimes the latest security best practices don't align with an organization's compliance templates. These are some of the areas where you might need an exception.
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.
How to audit Microsoft Active Directory
Patching alone won't fix all known Active Directory vulnerabilities. Here are the steps to audit your Active Directory domains and shore up weaknesses.
Why you should patch the latest critical Windows RPC vulnerability right now
CVE-2022-26809 can allow attackers to compromise networks without user intervention, making it the most dangerous vulnerability fixed by Microsoft's April 12 Patch Tuesday update.
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Best advice for responding to today's biggest cyber threats
Scary new threats don't necessarily require big changes to your security infrastructure. These simple actions can be more effective and less disruptive.
Using Windows Defender Application Control to block malicious applications and drivers
WDAC allows security and IT admins to control which applications, drivers and certificates can run on Windows systems.
Microsoft changes default settings to improve network security
Here's what IT and security admins for Microsoft networks need to know about recent changes to Office and Windows.
Managing security in hybrid Windows 11 and Windows 10 environments
The transition to Windows 11 from Windows 10 gives organizations the opportunity to review and optimize security tools, settings and policies.
How to defend Windows networks against destructive cyberattacks
Defending against attacks intended to destroy systems rather than steal or extort requires a different approach, as Russia's cyberattacks against Ukraine demonstrate.
A 2022 checklist for protecting Microsoft 365 users and data
You have native options to better secure Microsoft 365. Use them effectively and you might save time and money spent on other solutions.
Active Directory security updates: What you need to know
These Active Directory updates address critical privilege bypass and elevation vulnerabilities. Implement them now if you can.
Log4j mitigation advice for Microsoft security and IT admins
The Log4j vulnerability affects many applications running on Microsoft networks. Use this advice to determine whether your network has been exploited and to mitigate the issue.
Your Microsoft network is only as secure as your oldest server
It's time to inventory your network to identify systems to replace or migrate away from.
Microsoft announces new security, privacy features at Ignite
Microsoft has consolidated some security tools under the Defender brand and added security and privacy features and products. Here's a look at what's new.
How to prevent sideloading attacks in Windows and Office 365
A few settings in Windows or Office 365 can help stop users from installing malicious apps on their devices.
Why small businesses should consider Microsoft Defender for Business
Defender for Business brings EDR and threat monitoring features found in more expensive Windows licenses to smaller organizations.
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Microsoft Defender for Business | What security admins need to know
The new Microsoft Defender for Business makes important Windows security features more available to small businesses.