Common policy configuration mistakes for managing Windows updates

Common policy configuration mistakes for managing Windows updates

If you manage WSUS or Windows 10 update policies, have a read; Common policy configuration mistakes for managing Windows updatesMisconfigured policies can prevent devices from updating and negatively affect monthly patch compliance. Explore common policy configuration mistakes that can hinder update adoption and result in a poor experience for your end users—and get guidance on how to review your Windows update policies to c…TECHCOMMUNITY.MICROSOFT.COMAria Carley [https://techcommunity.microsof…

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Windows logon time optimizations

James Rankin's guide to Windows logon time optimizations; The ultimate guide to Windows logon time optimizations – part #4It’s part #4 of our ultimate logon times guide….all about Group Policy processing JAMES-RANKIN.COMJames Rankin [https://james-rankin.com/features/the-ultimate-guide-to-windows-logon-optimizations-part-4/]…

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Attack Surface Reduction

Attack Surface Reduction

> We've noted our findings after a couple of years auditing #Windows [https://twitter.com/hashtag/Windows?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] #Defender [https://twitter.com/hashtag/Defender?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] Attack Surface Reduction events. Hopefully it will help anyone considering block mode. Being able to use the credential stealing/lsass rule was the surprise for me. https://t.co/CodZFDtOla — Chad Duffey (@duff22b) January 11, 2021 [https://twitter.com/duff22b/status/1348683653870…

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Windows Application Control

Another useful thread for defenders.  Powerful auditing/blocking; > Application Control is one of the most common recommendations for making your environment that of an Apex Defender. While getting started can be daunting, these three simple lines of PowerShell are a HUGE start, and will audit every binary not from Windows or Microsoft. pic.twitter.com/ECjCFqjyj6 [https://t.co/ECjCFqjyj6] — Lee Holmes (@Lee_Holmes) December 19, 2020 [https://twitter.com/Lee_Holmes/status/1340301433581654016?re…

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