Category: Security
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How to Disable SSL v2, SSL v3, TLS 1.0, RC4 Weak Ciphers, and Enable TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2 on Windows Servers
Disable SSL v2, SSL v3, TLS 1.0, and enable TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2 Save this text file as .reg and double-click to import into registry Reboot for changes to take effect Disable RC4 Weak Ciphers Save this text file as .reg and double-click to import into registry No need to reboot Confirm changes using…
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How to Prevent Windows 10 from Downloading Automatically
In April 2015 Microsoft released an update under KB3035583 that, if installed on computers running Windows 7.1 SP1 (optional) and Windows 8.1 (recommended), will automatically download Windows 10. A couple of things to note about this update: A reboot is not required after the update is installed. The update does NOT apply to Enterprise versions…
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Active Directory Query for Logins by Username
1. In the Event Viewer / Security Log and click Filter Current Log in the action pane. 2. Switch over to the XML tab and tick the Edit Query Manually box. Press Yes when prompted. 3. Edit the XML query as needed. Modify the AccountName to suit your needs. * [EventData[Data[@Name=’subjectUsername’]=’AccountName’]]
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How to Disable SSL v2 and Weak Ciphers
Disable SSL v2 Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then click OK. In Registry Editor, locate the following registry key/folder: HKey_Local_Machine\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols Right-click on the SSL 2.0 folder and select New and then click Key. Name the new folder Server. Inside the Server folder, click the Edit menu, select New, and click DWORD (32-bit) Value.…