Operating system security

Operating system security

The Audit feature in Windows 10 is a useful carryover from prior Windows versions. It allows Windows 10 users and administrators to view security events in a

Operating system security

Introduction In order to understand the functions that Windows services perform, we need to first understand the role breakdown of Windows systems in general

Operating system security

Introduction "At 7:04am on July 22nd, our bad actor successfully obtained access to the user's workstation. At 7:06am, they attempted to install malicious p

Operating system security

Introduction Ransomware is one of the biggest threats faced by organizations today. After encrypting all files on servers and desktops, ransomware perpetrat

Operating system security

This article defines Virtual Private Network (VPN) and the three basic connection types of VPN: remote user, third-party to mask source IP and user activitie

Operating system security

Introduction When I was working on this article, I was trying to figure out something witty for the title, but all I kept coming up with was "Fear and Loath

Operating system security

Computers have been categorized by a variety of user accounts for years, with Windows systems being no exception. Having different types of accounts makes co

Operating system security

For a wireless technology standard formally established in the 1990s, Bluetooth has shown remarkable resilience and longevity. More than two decades later, w

Operating system security

They say that simplicity is key in life and this could not apply to anything more than it does to user authentication. Imagine being able to securely use one

Operating system security

Though they offer undeniable benefits of mobility, cost and convenience, wireless networks are less desirable from a security perspective. There is always a