1. Microsoft Account (Most Common for Personal Devices) If BitLocker was enabled using a Microsoft account: 2. Azure Active Directory (for Work/School Devices) If the device is joined to Azure AD: 3. Active Directory (On-Prem AD with GPO Storage) If using legacy on-prem AD: 4. On the Device Itself (If…
Category: Security
Active Directory and Server hardening
Active Directory Hardening (Highest Security Level) 1. Tiered Administration Model (Red Forest or ESAE Model) Enforce logon restrictions—Tier 0 accounts must not log in to lower tiers. 2. Secure Domain Controllers 3. Kerberos & NTLM Hardening 4. Admin Account Protection 5. Group Policy (GPO) Hardening 6. Auditing & Monitoring 🖥️…
Benefits of using SoftEther VPN
1. Free and Open Source 2. Cross-Platform Compatibility 3. Supports Multiple VPN Protocols 4. High Performance 5. Strong Encryption 6. Firewall and NAT Traversal 7. VPN Over HTTPS 8. Flexible Site-to-Site VPN 9. Management and Configuration 10. Layer 2 VPN Support 11. Extensibility
Windows 10/11 Hardening Checklist
1. OS and Software Updates 2. Account and Credential Hardening 3. BitLocker and Disk Encryption 4. Windows Defender and Security Features 5. Firewall and Network Protection 6. Remote Access Hardening 7. Application Control 8. Browser Hardening 9. Device and Hardware Security 10. Privacy and Telemetry 11. Advanced Policies (Group Policy…
Detailed information on “DPDPA, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS”
1. DPDPA (Data Protection and Digital Privacy Act) The DPDPA is an evolving framework designed to protect individuals’ personal data in a digital world. While specific legislation might vary by country or region, the act typically focuses on strengthening data privacy protections, ensuring transparency around data collection and processing, and…
SoftEther VPN Server – Default Ports to Open
To run a SoftEther VPN Server properly, you’ll need to ensure specific ports are open both on your firewall and ISP (or NAT router). Here’s is the list of the default and recommended ports: 🔐 SoftEther VPN Server – Default Ports to Open Protocol Port Purpose TCP 443 HTTPS VPN…
Configure Softnet ethernet VPN server on Azure step by step
o set up a SoftEther VPN Server on Azure, using a Windows VM, here’s a complete step-by-step guide to get it running securely and efficiently. 🛠️ Overview 🔧 Prerequisites 🧱 Step-by-Step Setup ✅ Step 1: Create a Windows VM in Azure ✅ Step 2: Connect to the VM ✅ Step…