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Explore the features, benefits, and use cases of CheckMK, a comprehensive monitoring solution for proactive IT infrastructure management.
         

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Learn the basics of PowerShell scripting and automate tasks with this step-by-step guide for beginners, covering cmdlets, loops, functions, and more.
         

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Unlock the potential of your Home Lab with this comprehensive guide, designed for IT professionals, students, and hobbyists, covering setup, components, advanced topics, and best practices.
         

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Learn why mastering programming skills can greatly benefit your IT and Cyber Security career, and how to get started with PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, Packer, and Terraform.
         

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Today I Learned more about Ansible conditionals and variable management
       

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Today I Learned more about Ansible conditionals and variable management
         

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Today I Learned more about Ansible conditionals and variable management
         

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What SimeonOnSecurity learned about and found interesting today

SimeonOnSecurity learned and discovered several interesting things today related to Windows security and automation using Ansible.

First, two new and updated repositories were identified. The Windows_STIG_Ansible repository provides a complete solution for configuring Windows systems to meet Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) requirements, using the Ansible automation platform. The windows_stigs repository is a collection of Ansible roles for configuring Windows systems to meet STIG requirements, and it is available on Ansible Galaxy, a central repository for sharing Ansible content.

         

(Modified: 2026-08-01) — Written by — 2 min read

What SimeonOnSecurity learned about and found interesting today

SimeonOnSecurity learned and discovered several interesting things today related to Windows security and event monitoring.

First, two new and updated repositories were identified. The Automate-Sysmon repository provides a solution for automating the installation, configuration, and management of Sysmon, a popular tool for monitoring and logging system activity on Windows systems. The Windows-Audit-Policy repository provides a solution for automating the configuration of Windows audit policies, which control the auditing of various security-related events on Windows systems.

         

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