Automated Branding for Windows Systems - Easily Control Desktop, Lock Screen, and More Description: Many organizations have a need or want to control the branding of a Windows system. This includes the desktop wallpaper, the users avatar, the Windows lock screen, and sometimes the OEM Logo. In Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server 2019 this is not particularly easy. But, with the aide of the linked script, we can partially automate it and mak… Tags: #Automation #Branding #Windows Branding #Customization #Windows Customization #Windows 10 #Windows Server 2016 #Windows Server 2019 #Powershell #Script #Windows System Branding #Desktop Wallpaper #Users Avatar #Windows Lock Screen #OEM Logo #Microsoft Security Compliance Toolkit 1.0 #Organization Branding #System Customization #IT Automation #Security Compliance
Introduction to DevOps: Bridging the Gap between Development and Operations Description: Introduction to DevOps: Bridging the Gap between Development and Operations DevOps is a term that has gained significant popularity in the software development industry in recent years. It represents a collaborative approach that brings together the development and operations teams to simplify the software development and deployment process. By building a cu… Tags: #DevOps #software development #operations #collaboration #continuous integration #continuous delivery #infrastructure as code #monitoring #feedback loops #time-to-market #efficiency #quality #reliability #HIPAA #GDPR #compliance #security #auditing #traceability #automation #communication #agile #CICD #software deployment #software lifecycle #software systems #software industry #data security #regulations #software updates #competitive edge #data privacy #data protection #software industry evolution
Automating Security Compliance with STIG Scripts Description: A collection of scripts to automate the implementation of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) for various systems and applications. Windows STIG Automation # Windows STIG Ansible Playbooks Windows Defender STIG Script Standalone Windows Server STIG Script Standalone Windows STIG Script STIG Compliant Domain Prep Application STIG Automation # .NE… Tags: #STIG scripts #security compliance #automation #Windows #applications #.NET #Adobe Reader DC #Oracle JRE 8 #FireFox #Ansible playbooks #domain prep #Windows Defender #cybersecurity #scripting #STIG compliance #configuration management #IT security #patch management #system administration
Automating Security and Hardening: Comprehensive Hardening Resources Description: Awesome Hardening A collection of scripts and configurations for hardening various systems and applications. Windows Hardening # Windows Optimize Harden Debloat - Script for optimizing and hardening Windows systems. Windows Optimize Harden Debloat GUI - GUI version of Windows Optimize Harden Debloat script. Windows Defender Hardening - Script for hardening W… Tags: #system hardening #application hardening #STIG compliant #Windows optimization #Windows Defender hardening #Apache Web Server hardening #.NET STIG script #Adobe Reader DC STIG script #Firefox STIG script #Simeononsecurity #cybersecurity #automation #network security #IT security #system security #computer security #security hardening #security automation #Windows hardening #web server hardening
Today I Learned more Powershell and Ansible Modules Description: What SimeonOnSecurity learned about and found interesting today SimeonOnSecurity learned about Windows STIG Ansible and updated related repos. Also, studied various Microsoft and Ansible resources related to powershell, remoting, and executing shell/powershell commands on Windows using modules like invoke-command, start-process, win_powershell, win_shell, ps… Tags: #Automation #Compliance #Ansible #Ansible Playbooks #Ansible Collections #GitHub #RunAs #Invoke-Command #Start-Process #win_powershell #win_shell #psexec #win_psexec #Windows Security #Windows Administration #STIG Requirements #PowerShell Modules #Ansible Modules #Windows Automation #Remoting #Shell Commands #PowerShell Commands #Windows STIG Ansible #Windows Administration Tools #Configuration Management #IT Automation Solutions
Automate .NET STIG Compliance with PowerShell Script Description: Automate the .NET Framework STIG Applying the .NET STIG is definitely not straightforward. For many administrators it can take hours to fully implement on a single system. This script applies the required registry changes and modifies the machine.config file to implement FIPS and other controls as required. Notes: # This script can not and will not ever get … Tags: #.NET STIG Script #.NET Framework #STIG Compliance #Powershell Automation #FIPS #Windows Server #Microsoft #Administrative Powershell #Code Access Security Policy Tool #Machine.config #DoD Compliance #Cybersecurity #Information Assurance #GitHub Repository #XML #Windows 7 #IIS #Configuration Management #Security Hardening #Automation
Unlock Shodan API: Boost Your Ansible Automation with Powerful Modules Description: Ansible Shodan Modules # This collection provides Ansible modules for interacting with the Shodan API. The modules allow you to perform various tasks related to Shodan, such as querying information, searching for hosts, and more. Modules # This collection includes the following modules: get_shodan_api_info : Returns information about the API plan linked to … Tags: #Automating Network Scans #Efficient IT Management #API-Driven Automation #Enhancing Ansible Workflows #Shodan Integration Strategies #Shodan API #Ansible Modules #Automation #Networking #Cybersecurity #API Integration #IT Management #Development #Programming #Digital Innovation #Technology #Efficiency #Search Engine #Network Discovery #Web Services #Data Query #Internet of Things #Cloud Computing #Security
Automate Windows Defender Compliance with PowerShell Script Description: STIGS/SRGs Applied: # Windows Defender Antivirus V1R9 Download the required files: # Download the required files from the GitHub Repository How to run the script: # The script may be lauched from the extracted GitHub download like this: .\sos-windowsdefenderstig.ps1 … Tags: #PowerShell #PowerShell Script #Automation #Compliance #Blue-Team #Windows Defender STIG Script #Windows Defender #Windows Defender Hardening #Windows Defender STIG #Defender STIG #Security #Cybersecurity #STIG #Windows Security #Windows Antivirus #Windows Scripting #Windows Automation #Windows Hardening #Windows Defender Automation #Windows Defender Compliance
Ultimate Home Lab Project Ideas: Explore New Possibilities Description: Home Lab Project Ideas If you’re looking for exciting home lab project ideas, you’ve come to the right place. Home lab projects provide a fantastic opportunity to expand your knowledge, experiment with various technologies, and enhance your IT skills. Whether you’re a hobbyist, student, or professional, setting up a home lab offers a hands-… Tags: #home lab projects #virtualization environment #network security lab #home media server #home automation system #hands-on experience #IT skills #technology #software #hardware #experimentation #learning #network architecture #software configurations #cybersecurity #firewall #router #media streaming #home network #smart devices #automation #Raspberry Pi #Z-Wave #Zigbee #Plex #Kodi #Emby #VMware vSphere #Microsoft Hyper-V #Proxmox VE #build virtualization environment at home #create network security lab with pfSense #set up home media server with Plex #build home automation system with Raspberry Pi
Automate Oracle JRE 8 STIG Compliance with Powershell Script Description: The Oracle JRE STIGs aren’t so straight forward, requiring administrators to research JAVA documentation and generate java config files, when most administrators are used to solely STIG-ing using group policy. Download the required files # Download the required files from the GitHub Repository STIGS/SRGs Applied: # Oracle JRE 8 V1R5 Sources: # MyITGuy - depl… Tags: #Oracle JRE 8 STIG #JAVA STIG #JRE #JRE8 #JRE STIG #Compliance #Automation #Powershell #Script #JAVA Configuration #Java Documentation #Group Policy #IT Security #System Administration #Configuration Management #Windows #Cybersecurity #STIG Compliance #Information Technology #Software Configuration
