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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 …
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 …
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 …
Encountering the error “Could not find the recovery environment” on your Windows 10/11 PC can be a frustrating experience, especially when attempting to perform essential tasks like resetting or refreshing your system. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the Read More …
Managed Folder Assistant is crucial for managing the retention and deletion of email messages in Microsoft Exchange. Initiating Managed Folder processing for a single user in Exchange Online involves a straightforward process using the Start-ManagedFolderAssistant cmdlet along with additional steps Read More …
Setting up archive and deletion policies for Office 365 mailboxes is crucial for efficient mailbox management. The guide outlines creating and applying retention policies using the Microsoft Purview Portal and the new Exchange Admin Center. Here’s a summary of the Read More …
In a previous blog post (link here), we explored how to use PowerShell to manage Office 365 distribution groups efficiently. Today, we are excited to present an updated PowerShell script that enhances the distribution group management process even further. This Read More …