Today I Learned more about WDAC Policy Creation and Implementation Description: What SimeonOnSecurity learned about and found interesting today Today, SimeonOnSecurity updated his repository Windows-Defender-Application-Control-Hardening and learned about Windows Defender Application Control WDAC , a feature of Windows 10 Enterprise and Windows Server 2019 that provides security by controlling what is executed on a device. SimeonOnSecur… Tags: #automation #WDAC #application control #Windows Defender Application Control #Windows Defender #Powershell #Microsoft documentation #WDAC policy creation #policy deployment #script-based deployment #multiple WDAC policies #fixed-workload devices #trusted applications #deny policies #security practices #policy management #enterprise security #threat protection #Windows Server #Windows security #application whitelisting
Today I Learned more about Ansible conditionals and variable management Description: What SimeonOnSecurity learned about and found interesting today Today, SimeonOnSecurity learned about using conditionals in Ansible and managing variables. He found several resources to help deepen his understanding of the topic, including official Ansible documentation and articles from tech bloggers. SimeonOnSecurity learned about using the “when&rdq… Tags: #ansible #automation #ansible conditionals #playbooks #ansible playbooks #ansible playbook collections #ansible collections #variables #Ansible Documentation #Tech Bloggers #Conditionals in Ansible #Task Execution #Privilege Escalation #Become Directive #Ansible OS Families #Target Operating System #Efficient Playbook Development #Dynamic Automation #Configuration Management Best Practices #Infrastructure Automation #DevOps Tools #Ansible Tips and Tricks
SolarWinds Orion Supply Chain Attack: C2, Mitigations, and Expert Guidance Description: For guidance on the solarwinds issue please see DHS , SolarWinds , FireEYE , MSRC , and Microsoft . Advanced users, please see the FireEYE Countermeasures Repo on this issue. SANS has a good video on the topic here . Executables: # The DLL in question is SolarWinds.Orion.Core.BusinessLayer.dll and was signed as a ligitimate part of the SolarWinds suite, bypa… Tags: #SolarWinds #Supply Chain #C2 #Command and Control #Mitigations #Guidance #Threat Intelligence #DHS #FireEye #MSRC #Microsoft #SANS #SolarWinds.Orion.Core.BusinessLayer.dll #SolarWinds.BusinessLayerHost.exe #ConfigurationWizard.exe #NetflowDatabaseMaintenance.exe #NetFlowService.exe #SolarWinds.Administration.exe #SolarWinds.Collector.Service.exe #DNS CNAMEs #IP Ranges #DNS Names
Ultimate Applocker Hardening Configuration Script: Boost Windows Security Description: In today’s digital world, security is one of the most crucial aspects of operating any system. Windows is the most popular operating system in the world, which means it is also the most targeted by cybercriminals. To protect your system from any malicious attacks, you must take the necessary precautions to secure your system. One way to achieve this is… Tags: #Windows security #Applocker #Configuration script #Cybersecurity #Malware protection #Threat prevention #PowerShell script #Microsoft recommended block rules #Compliance #NSA Cyber Bitlocker Guidance #Application control #Hardening Windows #Cyber threats #Computer protection #Cyber defense #Secure Windows #Ultimate Applocker ByPass List #Windows Defender #System lockdown #sos-applockerhardening.ps1
Automate OSINT with Shodan PowerShell Modules Description: A collection of PowerShell Modules for Interacting with the Shodan API Notes: You’ll need you Shodan API key, which can be found on your Shodan Account Examples of the APIs used in the modules may be found on the Shodan Developers Page Certain Modules may use scan or query credits Query Credits are used when you download data via the website, CLI or AP… Tags: #OSINT #automation #Shodan #PowerShell #API #enumeration #exploits #network scanning #cybersecurity #information gathering #cyber defense #cyber threat intelligence #pentesting #penetration testing #network security #threat hunting #Shodan API #Shodan PowerShell #PowerShell Modules #cyber reconnaissance
SimeonOnSecurity's Expert Recommendations for Security and Privacy Products and Resources Description: Explore SimeonOnSecurity’s expert recommendations for various security and privacy-related products and resources. Find trusted and highly rated Anti-Virus software, books for learning, browser plugins for privacy, certifications for professional growth, email providers for secure communication, everyday carry gear, a hacker’s toolkit, headphone… Tags: #security recommendations #privacy products #cybersecurity tools #data protection #internet privacy #anti-virus #books #browser plugins #certifications #email providers #every day carry #hackers toolkit #headphones #microphones #speakers #learning resources #messenger clients #organizations to support #privacy resources #SIP DID VOIP providers #security creators #service providers #VPN providers #webcams
FISMA: Enhancing Federal Cybersecurity for Safer Data Description: Understanding FISMA: Safeguarding Federal Information # In the dynamic realm of cybersecurity and information assurance, the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) emerges as a cornerstone of protective legislation. Enacted in 2002, FISMA assumes a central role in shaping the cybersecurity landscape of federal agencies and organizations. This a… Tags: #Enhancing Federal Cybersecurity #Federal Information Security Management Act #Federal Cyber Threat Mitigation #Continuous Monitoring in Cybersecurity #Government Data Protection Measures #FISMA and NIST Guidelines #Federal Risk Management Strategies #Effective Cybersecurity for Federal Agencies #FISMA Significance and Impact #Securing Federal Information Systems #FISMA Overview #Federal Information Security #Cybersecurity Legislation #Risk Management #Security Standards #Continuous Monitoring #Federal Data Protection #Government Cybersecurity #NIST Guidelines #Federal Risk Management #Data Security #Information Assurance #FISMA Process #Federal Systems #Cyber Threat Mitigation #Government Regulations #Cyber Resilience #Security Control Assessment #Federal Cyber Threats #Data Privacy #Federal Cyber Strategy #Information Systems #Federal Data Management #Cybersecurity Compliance #Federal Governance #FISMA Impact #Digital Governance #Cybersecurity Best Practices #Federal Agencies Security #Data Breach Prevention
Ansible vs Puppet vs Chef 2026: Complete Configuration Management Comparison - Features, Performance & Best Use Cases Description: Ansible vs Puppet vs Chef 2026: Complete Configuration Management Comparison # In 2026, configuration management remains critical for managing modern infrastructure at scale, with Ansible, Puppet, and Chef dominating the enterprise market. These tools enable Infrastructure as Code (IaC), allowing teams to automate server configuration, application deploymen… Tags: #ansible vs puppet #ansible vs chef #puppet vs chef #configuration management #infrastructure as code #devops tools #automation comparison #ansible #puppet #chef #infrastructure automation #cm tools 2026 #devops automation #server configuration #infrastructure management #ansible features #puppet features #chef features #configuration management tools #it automation #infrastructure orchestration #declarative configuration #procedural configuration #agentless automation #agent based automation #ansible playbooks #puppet manifests #chef recipes #devops best practices #infrastructure deployment #configuration drift #idempotent configuration #ansible tower #puppet enterprise #chef automate #automation platform comparison #learning curve comparison #devops tool selection #enterprise automation
Unlocking Precision: Onocoy's Supported RTCM Messages Description: Understanding Onocoy’s Support for RTCM Messages Introduction # Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) positioning relies on precise correction data provided through RTCM (Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services) messages. These messages play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) receivers. Onocoy, a leading R… Tags: #Onocoy Supported RTCM Messages #RTCM3-MSM #High-Precision Location #RTK Services #GNSS Receivers #Geospatial Data #Satellite Navigation #Navigation Corrections #RTCM Message Format #GNSS Constellations #RTK Solutions #RTCM Standards #Precision GPS Data #Location Determination #Geolocation Accuracy #Onocoy Platform #RTCM Messages Overview #RTCM Message Types #RTCM Corrections #Location-Based Services #GNSS Technology #RTCM Guidelines #RTCM Data #RTCM Compliance #RTCM Support #Geospatial Accuracy #GNSS Data #Onocoy Solutions #RTCM Message Prerequisites #RTCM Information
Securing Vulnerable Groups: Cyber Threats and Protection Strategies Description: What personal details of vulnerable and high-risk groups may have been accessed by foreign powers in a cyber attack? Introduction In the digital age, cyber attacks have become a pervasive threat, with various threat actors, including foreign powers, targeting sensitive information. Vulnerable and high-risk groups, such as minorities, activists, and dissident… Tags: #cyber attacks #foreign powers #vulnerable groups #high-risk individuals #data compromise #government regulations #personal data #online security #cyber espionage #identity theft #privacy violations #GDPR #CCPA #user education #cyber hygiene #security measures #data protection #online safety #surveillance #financial fraud #communication data #biometric data #threat landscape #identity theft #online privacy #digital landscape #government protection #cyber threats #data breach #online vulnerabilities #protecting vulnerable groups online #cybersecurity for high-risk individuals #foreign cyber attacks impact #mitigating data compromise risks #regulations for data protection
