Automating Windows Server STIG Compliance with STIG Scripts Description: Download all the required files from the GitHub Repository Note: This script should work for most, if not all, systems without issue. While @SimeonOnSecurity creates, reviews, and tests each repo intensively, we cannot test every possible configuration, nor does @SimeonOnSecurity take any responsibility for breaking your system. If something goes wrong, be p… Tags: #Automation #Windows STIG #Windows Server 2012 #Windows Server 2012 R2 #Windows Server 2016 #Windows Server 2019 #PowerShell #Script #STIGing #Compliance #Enterprise Environments #Hardware Requirements #Telemetry Blocking #Macros #Bloatware #Physical Attacks #Standalone Systems #System Documentation #Bitlocker #Rebooting #Windows Server #STIG Compliance #Automation #Scripting #Security #Windows Server 2012 #Windows Server 2012 R2 #Windows Server 2016 #Windows Server 2019
Automation Showdown: Ansible vs. Puppet vs. Chef - A Comparison of Key Automation Tools Description: Automation Showdown: Ansible vs. Puppet vs. Chef # Automation is an essential aspect of modern IT infrastructure management. As the scale and complexity of IT environments continue to grow, organizations need automation tools to help them manage workloads, deploy applications, and ensure that their systems are secure and compliant. There are many automation… Tags: #Ansible #Puppet #Chef #IT automation tools #Configuration management tools #Application deployment #Infrastructure management #Automation comparison #DevOps workflows #Cloud automation #Continuous delivery #Security automation #IT infrastructure #Configuration management #Server provisioning #Compliance auditing #Infrastructure testing #DevOps integration #Automation benefits #Automation use cases #Automation tools comparison #Automation scalability #Automation learning curve #Automation performance #Automation integration #Automation community support #Choosing the right automation tool
Today I Learned How to Manipulate and Parse JSON in PowerShell and Bash Description: What SimeonOnSecurity learned about and found interesting today SimeonOnSecurity has updated a page on his website and learned about a few resources that he finds interesting. The updated page is the writeup for the Invite Challenge on HackTheBox. This page provides an in-depth analysis of the process of solving the challenge on both Windows and Linux system… Tags: #Automation #Compliance #Ansible #Windows Security #Ansible Playbooks #Ansible Collections #Windows STIG #Configuration Management #DevOps #IT Security #Windows Administration #System Configuration #Windows Automation #STIG Compliance #Windows_STIG_Ansible #Windows_STIGs #GitHub #Block #Rescue #Always #Windows Automation Guide #Windows Security Automation #Security Compliance #Ansible Automation #STIG Requirements #Ansible Modules #Windows Configuration #Windows Administration Tools #Automation Framework #IT Infrastructure Automation #Configuration Compliance #Windows Security Best Practices
Automate Windows KMS Activation with GLVK Script Description: GLVK Auto Install Script for KMS Activation Recommened Reading: Microsoft - KMS Client Keys (GLVK) Introduction # KMS (Key Management Service) activation is a method used by Microsoft to activate and license their products in enterprise environments. The process involves a central server that activates client computers by assigning them a volume license key … Tags: #Windows Activation #KMS Client Keys #GLVK #Windows Updates #Compliance #Powershell Script #Key Management Service #Volume Licensing #Enterprise Activation #Key Management Server #Automation #Microsoft Products #Operating System #Software #Enterprise Environments #Administrative Powershell #GitHub Repository #Scripting #Cybersecurity #SimeonOnSecurity #KMS activation #GLVK Auto Install Script #Windows products #enterprise #centralized management #time-saving #IT administration #streamlined activation #hassle-free #productivity #error reduction #monitoring capabilities #efficiency #software activation #volume license key #script automation #IT management #activation process #software licensing #license management #activation tool #software deployment #IT productivity
Ansible Automation: From Plain Ansible to Ansible Tower and Semaphore Description: I. Introduction # Ansible is a popular open-source automation tool that helps streamline and simplify infrastructure management. Using automation tools like Ansible is essential for efficiently managing and scaling infrastructure, as it allows for consistent configuration and deployment across systems. II. Ansible Overview # Ansible is built on the concept … Tags: #Ansible #Automation #Ansible Tower #Ansible Semaphore #Plain Ansible #Infrastructure Management #Configuration Management #DevOps #IT Operations #Open Source #Workflow Management #Scalability #Collaboration #Playbooks #YAML #Job Scheduling #RBAC #GUI #Version Control Integration #Idempotent Execution #Agentless Architecture #Ansible Workflow #Enterprise-grade Features #Self-hosted Deployment #Cloud-based Deployment #Licensing #Infrastructure Management Tools #Automation Platforms #Workflow Management Systems #DevOps Tools #IT Operations Management
Today I Learned about Auditpol, Sysmon, and Sysmon Configurations Description: 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… Tags: #PowerShell #Automation #Sysmon #Configurations #SwiftOnSecurity #Windows Security #Event Monitoring #Auditpol #Windows Audit Policy #Automate-Sysmon #Windows-Audit-Policy #Getting Started With Sysmon #Malware Archaeology Cheat Sheets #Microsoft Sysinternals #Sysmon Configurations #Auditpol Commands #Auditpol Backup #Auditpol Clear #Auditpol List #Auditpol Restore #Sysmon-Modular #Windows Administration Tools #Security Logging #Threat Detection #Event Logging #Security Monitoring #Windows Security Best Practices #Automation Solutions #Security Auditing Techniques
Automate Windows 11 Installation: Bypass TPM, Secure Boot, and RAM Checks Description: Automated Windows 11 Installation in Virtualized Environments Introduction # Windows 11 introduces new system requirements, including the need for a TPM (Trusted Platform Module), Secure Boot, and sufficient RAM. While these requirements enhance security and performance, they can pose challenges when installing Windows 11 in virtualized environments without … Tags: #Windows 11 #Installation #Automation #Virtualization #vTPM #Registry Keys #TPM Bypass #Secure Boot Bypass #RAM Bypass #Autounattend.xml #VMware vSphere #Windows Setup #Windows Preinstallation Environment #Virtual Machine #Windows Installation Workaround #Registry Editor #Microsoft-Windows-Setup #System Requirements #Windows Security #Windows Performance #Government Regulations #NIST Compliance #Microsoft #Windows OS #Bypassing Checks #Windows Deployment #Setup Automation #Command Prompt #Tech How-To #Automated Windows 11 Installation #vTPM Configuration in VMware vSphere #Bypass Windows 11 Requirements
CheckMK: A Comprehensive Monitoring Solution for Efficient IT Infrastructure Management Description: What is CheckMK # Introduction # CheckMK is a comprehensive monitoring solution that allows businesses to effectively monitor and manage their IT infrastructure. It provides real-time insights into the health and performance of various components within a network, enabling IT teams to proactively detect and resolve issues before they impact critical operati… Tags: #CheckMK #monitoring solution #IT infrastructure #real-time monitoring #event management #performance analytics #automation #scalability #flexibility #IT operations #network monitoring #application monitoring #performance optimization #proactive monitoring #incident response #capacity planning #resource allocation #configuration management #IT efficiency #infrastructure management #comprehensive monitoring solution #proactive IT infrastructure management #network performance analytics #automation framework #IT infrastructure scalability #event management platform #real-time performance monitoring #application performance optimization #cloud monitoring services #compliance monitoring solution
Automate Adobe Reader Pro DC STIGs with PowerShell Script Description: In enterprise environments, achieving 100% compliance with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) is crucial for improving the security of the environment. However, the process of applying Adobe Reader Pro DC STIGs manually can be time-consuming and error-prone. Fortunately, there is a PowerShell script available that automates this process, simpli… Tags: #Adobe Reader DC STIG Script #STIGs #Adobe Reader Pro DC #Enterprise Compliance #Automation #PowerShell #SRGs #GitHub Repository #Security #Cybersecurity #IT Security #Compliance Automation #Compliance Management #Scripting #Continuous Compliance #Cybersecurity Automation #Security Automation #Information Security #Information Technology
Today I Learned about Ansible and Block/Rescue Modules Description: 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 Sec… Tags: #Automation #Compliance #Ansible #Ansible Playbooks #Ansible Collections #GitHub #Block #Rescue #Always #Windows Security #Windows Administration #STIG Requirements #Security Automation #Configuration Management #IT Security #Ansible Modules #Windows Automation #Ansible Galaxy #Windows STIG #Windows Administration Tools #Security Technical Implementation Guide #Ansible Content #Windows Security Best Practices #IT Automation Solutions #Security Auditing #Windows System Configuration