NTLM still appears inside many Active Directory environments. Even when Kerberos handles normal authentication, NTLM often surfaces through legacy applications, services, or fallback behavior. Before blocking anything, visibility matters. The safest place to monitor NTLM usage is the domain controller. Read More …
NTLM stands for NT LAN Manager. Windows uses this protocol for authentication when Kerberos fails or legacy systems exist. Modern Active Directory relies on Kerberos for normal domain logon and access. NTLM remains mainly for backward compatibility. NTLM exists in Read More …
Have you ever opened File Explorer only to notice that all of your Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files just show a blank white page icon instead of the familiar Office icons? Don’t worry—you’re not alone. This is a common problem Read More …
The Problem In a typical multi-site business environment, ESET Endpoint Security’s default firewall configuration can unintentionally block essential services like: This is often due to system-level firewall rules that are hidden by default and prioritize security by blocking NetBIOS, SMB, Read More …
This guide details how to: 🧰 Prerequisites ✅ Step 1: Create the Certificate Signing Request (CSR) ✅ Step 2: Submit CSR to NameCheap ✅ Step 3: Add DNS CNAME Record (Afrihost or your DNS provider) ✅ Step 4: Download the Read More …
When configuring multifunction printers (like Kyocera or Konica Minolta) to scan to a shared folder on a Windows PC, users may encounter authentication or connection errors. This guide provides a step-by-step troubleshooting process focused only on SMB (Server Message Block) Read More …
If you’re seeing the “Check Internet Connection” error in Google Chrome while trying to download files — but you’re clearly connected to the internet — you’re not alone. This frustrating issue can block critical downloads despite a working network connection. Read More …
Managing calendar permissions in Office 365 is crucial for maintaining security and ensuring that sensitive scheduling information is only accessible by authorized personnel. This guide will walk you through checking, adding, and removing calendar permissions for a single user and Read More …
Displaying custom security messages on the logon screen is a valuable feature for system administrators. It allows organizations to provide users with important legal notices, security policies, or other critical information they must acknowledge before accessing the system. This guide Read More …
Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) plays a critical role in managing identities and access in modern IT environments. As an administrator, you may often need to export a list of security groups and their members for reporting or auditing purposes. Read More …