Operating system security

Data Security in Windows 10: NTFS Permissions (Standard)

"I don't have anything to hide." "What about your credit card numbers?" "Well yeah, okay but…" "Bank account number? Social Security Number? Social Media Pas

6 windows event log IDs to monitor now

It’s possible to use Windows 10 event logs to detect intrusions and malicious activity, but some knowledge of critical IDs is mandatory to avoid over-collect

How to audit Windows 10 security logs

Introduction "I'm sorry, but I can't let you in right now."  "Why not? I'm right on time!"  [pkadzone zone="main_top"] "Because according to the lo

How to audit Windows 10 system logs

Introduction "Rain falls. Wind blows. Fire burns." Each of these elements have some form of evidence when the associated action is happening and the average

App isolation in Windows 10

What is app isolation in Windows 10? Suppose you want to install and run a new program on Windows but you think it may be risky and may harm your system. Yo

Windows Supported wireless encryption types

Introduction We all want to keep our wireless network secure, to keep our personal data and information safe, don't we? Fortunately, Windows supports multip

How to use Assigned Access in Windows 10

What is Assigned Access? Suppose you would like a user to use only one application on Windows OS. If this is a requirement, then the first thing which shoul

How to configure password policies in Windows 10

A password is one of the common methods to authenticate user identity. Windows OS comes with various authentication options like PIN, password, fingerprint a

Data execution prevention (DEP) in Windows 10

Does this sound familiar? "Sorry, not on the list." "Oh come on! I was just in there five minutes ago! I just need to go get my coat." "Not on the list."

How to use Windows 10 quick recovery options

Introduction In the days of Windows 10, everything is fine and happy and everything works all the time. OK, that may be just a tiny bit exaggerated. Like it