This will be a “quick” version guide on how to install a free SSL certificate for your website from Let’s Encrypt. I will not go into details on how it works – just how to get it done. I will post a separate post with more details on how Read more…
There are times when a user logs in to their computer and they’re greeted with a notification that says they’ve logged in with a temporary profile. I usually see this most often with roaming profiles in a VDI environment (Citrix) but it also happens in a regular desktop environment with Read more…
I received a question about not being able to update windows manually after uninstalling Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). Sometimes after moving away from WSUS, some of the Windows Registry entries required for WSUS do not go back to “default” and therefore blocks you from manually downloading the updates or Read more…
Today I will demonstrate how to protect your remote desktop services (terminal services) on Windows Server 2008-2016 and Windows 10; Windows 8; and Windows 7 by using the free multi-factor authentication (MFA) service from Duo Security. This procedure works for Windows Server 2008; Windows Server 2012; Windows Server 2016; Windows Read more…
Would you like to receive free training for your CompTIA IT Fundamentals, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+ or CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certifications? If yes, then as long as you live in Minnesota, you can apply to the MNCyber Academy of Minnesota. The MnCyber Academy of Minnesota provides candidates with the Read more…
Microsoft announced today that beginning March 1, it will begin removing “scareware” from devices. Scareware is the type of “cleaner” or “antivirus” that scares users into upgrading to a premium version with the promise to clean up the device, often fabricating issues or blowing them out of proportion. Microsoft Defender Read more…
Here is a list of some budget-friendly security tools you can use for prevention. If you need new security tools or if you’re looking for an alternative to something you’re already using, take a look at these below: Configuration/Vulnerability Management Tools Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer – Great tool to confirm that Read more…