Microsoft Shuts Down Line Printer Daemon: What It Means for Users and Businesses
Microsoft is officially discontinuing support for the Line Printer Daemon (LPD) Protocol in Windows, a change that has been anticipated since the…
Download Windows Server 2022 KB5051979: Direct .msu File Now Available
The February 2025 security update, KB5051979, has been released for Windows Server 2022, addressing multiple issues that arose in the previous month’s…
Configuring Windows Firewall Logging: A Step-by-Step Guide and Log Analysis Techniques
If you suspect that the built-in Windows Defender Firewall is obstructing network connections from a specific program or service, it’s unwise to…
Microsoft Unveils Windows Server Build 26360: Enhanced Security with WDAC Implementation
The latest Insider Build for Windows Server, version 26360, has been released, introducing a new software security feature known as Windows Defender…
What Security Teams Should Understand About the Impending End of Support for Legacy Microsoft Servers
As October 2025 approaches, the end of support for Microsoft Exchange 2016 and 2019 raises significant concerns for organizations relying on these…
Patch Day Alert: Microsoft Windows Under Attack – Data Deletion Threats Emerge
On February 12, 2025, it was reported that various versions of Windows and Windows Server are under attack by unknown hackers. System…
Urgent Action Required: Addressing February Patch Tuesday’s Actively Exploited Windows Server Vulnerabilities for CISOs
CISOs are urged to address two actively exploited vulnerabilities in Windows as part of their February Patch Tuesday initiatives. These vulnerabilities are:…
Essential Best Practices for Efficient Windows Server Management
Managing a Windows Server effectively is essential for ensuring security, performance, and stability in IT environments, whether you’re operating a small business…
On-Prem Security Thrives: Exploring Windows Server 2025 Beyond the Cloud
Reports of the demise of Windows Active Directory have been greatly exaggerated. In the wake of increasing chatter about the supremacy of…
A Comprehensive Guide to Collecting Windows and Active Directory Event Logs Using Graylog
In a previous post, we discussed deploying a centralized log collection and management service using the Graylog stack (Graylog + OpenSearch +…