Understanding Microsoft Security Baselines and Applying Them – Part 1

What are security baselines? Why do I need them? Security Baselines are published by various companies however I will focus strictly on Microsoft Security Baselines, and how to apply them safely in your environment. Microsoft Security Baselines are created to give our customers a benchmark and to utilize the latest features possible, while also guiding … Continue reading Understanding Microsoft Security Baselines and Applying Them – Part 1

Side-Channel Attack Mitigation via GPO (Group Policy Objects)

What is the side-channel attack we need to be aware of? The main side-channel attack we refer to in IT are more specifically the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities. Both of these leveraged a cache-based vulnerability in modern-day CPU's. There have been numerous vulnerabilities linked to the same core-issue but they are treated as individual CVE's and as such have … Continue reading Side-Channel Attack Mitigation via GPO (Group Policy Objects)