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How to set up password policies in Azure AD Password Protection
When was the last time you reviewed your password policy? It's probably time to update, and Microsoft Azure has a good tool to set up and manage that policy.
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Best new Windows 10 security features: Windows Sandbox, more update options
Here's what you need to know about each security update to Windows 10 as they roll out from Microsoft. Now updated for the 1903 feature release.
How to update your Spectre, Meltdown mitigations for the Retpoline mitigation
Intel recently released a new mitigation for Spectre and Meltdown and some of their variants. Called Retpoline, it might not be enabled with the Windows 10 1809 update. Here's how to find out and implement.
How to isolate a Windows 7 machine from your network
If you have a business reason to keep a Windows 7 system active past its 2020 end-of-life date, here's how to keep it from being a security liability on your network.
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Microsoft delivers download flexibility with Windows 10 1903 | TECH(talk)
With the arrival of Windows 10 1903, users will be allowed to delay installation of the upgrade for up to about 18 months. That's a big change in how Microsoft has done updates in the past.
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How to set up a Microsoft Azure backup process
Setting up a backup process in Azure is one way to quickly recover from a ransomware attack.
Microsoft urges Windows customers to patch wormable RDP flaw
A newly found vulnerability allows remote exploits using the Remote Desktop Protocol to gain full access to systems with no authentication.
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How to outwit attackers using two Windows registry settings
These Microsoft Windows registry settings will prevent attackers from scheduling tasks that will hide their activities or gain unauthorized access.
How to enable the Windows Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA) feature
Turning on the PUA setting helps avoid users falling prey to malicious drive-by downloads.
How to prep legacy Windows systems for the switch to SHA-2
Install these patches on Windows 7 and other legacy platforms now so you can continue to receive security updates.
Microsoft Office now the most targeted platform, as browser security improves
The number of attacks carried out using the popular suite has increased in the past two years, Kaspersky Lab researchers say.
How to protect yourself from PC hardware and hardware driver vulnerabilities
Attackers have hijacked PC motherboard update software and hardware drivers to install malware. Here's how to identify vulnerable systems and prevent driver-delivered malware.
How and when to set Windows logging to UTC time
As networks become more distributed and cloud-based, you should consider changing servers to UTC time to ensure proper syncing. This will help with forensics investigations.
How to prepare for the Microsoft Windows 10 1903 security feature update
Microsoft is changing the way it does Windows 10 feature updates, and that will affect how you schedule update deferrals. Here's what you need to know.
How to time-sync Windows systems
Incorrect time on a Windows device or server can prevent security updates or user authentication, and it can interfere with a forensics investigation.
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What's new in Windows 10 version 1903? | TECH(talk)
With the next version of Windows 10 set to appear this spring, it’s a good time to take a look at what’s new and what’s changed in version 1903. (Not much, actually.) But that’s a good thing, according to Computerworld contributing...
How to audit Windows Task Scheduler for cyber-attack activity
Two recently discovered Windows zero-day attacks underscore the importance of monitoring for unauthorized tasks.
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How to audit Windows Task Scheduler to detect attacks
Learn how to prevent attackers from using Task Scheduler to hide and set up tasks to access Windows systems.
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