10. Logging and monitoringKnow what's happening on your system 11. Frequently asked questionsCommon questions about server hardening 1. User Configuration Modern Windows Server editions force you to do this, but make sure the password for the local Administrator account is reset to something secure...
Get this checklist for Windows Server security hardening practices to reduce the risk of attackers compromising your critical systems and data.
Windows Server Hardening Checklist What is server hardening? There are many different ways for a hacker to attack a Windows server, from unpatched system vulnerabilities to misconfigured settings, unnecessary protocols, or vulnerable applications. The process of getting these vulnerabilities closed off or...
Review the following post by Lee Stevens for details on the UNC hardening path to help define this setting for your environment INTERNET EXPLORER PROCESS ONLY COMPUTER GPO If you have user GPO for Internet Explorer, in the Security Zone, adding the baseline for Internet Explorer will prevent thos...
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