Auditing NTLM Traffic on Domain Controllers. Visibility Without Risk

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 …

Disabling NTLM v1 on Windows Workstations

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 …

Workstation Startup Issues: Disabling Automatic Repair for Loadshedding

Workstations play a crucial role in many professional environments, providing essential computing power for businesses and individuals alike. However, intermittent power disruptions, such as loadshedding, can create startup issues and hinder productivity. In this article, we will explore the problem Read More …

Understanding User Roles for Microsoft

Microsoft Windows operating system provides various user roles to manage and control access to the system resources. Local user roles define the level of access and permissions a user has to access different files, folders, and applications on a computer. Read More …