To configure session-based Internet access by username and password through a Palo Alto firewall, where users authenticate before accessing websites, you’ll typically use Captive Portal along with User-ID, Authentication Policies, and possibly an external authentication service (like LDAP, RADIUS, or local database). Here’s a high-level step-by-step guide: ✅ 1. Configure…
Category: Security
PowerShell automation script to install Wsus Server
Configure, and manage a WSUS server, including: 🚀 WSUS PowerShell Automation Script powershell# ================================# WSUS Automated Setup Script# ================================# VARIABLES$wsusContentPath = “D:\WSUS”$wsusSQLInstance = “WID” # or use “SERVERNAME\INSTANCE” for full SQL$wsusPort = 8530$productsToSync = @( “Windows 10”, “Windows Server 2019”)$classificationsToSync = @( “Security Updates”, “Critical Updates”)# ——————————-# 1. Install WSUS…
WSUS server on Windows Server (2016/2019/2022)
✅ 1. Prerequisites 📦 2. Install WSUS Role Via Server Manager 🛠️ 3. Configure WSUS Initial Configuration Wizard 📂 4. Configure Update Storage (Optional) If you chose to store updates locally: 🧠 5. Configure Group Policy (Clients) To point clients to your WSUS server: Create or Edit a GPO Set…
CCBoot (Client Computer Boot) Features
CCBoot (Client Computer Boot) is a diskless boot solution used to PXE-boot client machines from a centralized server over LAN. It’s popular in environments like gaming cafes, classrooms, and testing labs. While its basic usage is pretty straightforward (boot clients from images stored on a server), CCBoot has deep and…
Deploying policy at the firmware/BIOS
Deploying policy at the firmware/BIOS level is typically done in enterprise environments to ensure system integrity, enforce security controls, and maintain hardware configuration compliance. This is especially relevant for large-scale deployments using platforms from vendors like Dell, HPE, Lenovo, or HP. 🔐 Why BIOS-Level Policy Deployment? 🧰 Common Methods of…