Other Posts Tagged "Windows Firewall"

Standalone-Windows-STIG-Script: Build a Compliant PC

2023-02-02 (Modified: 2026-10-11) — Written by SimeonOnSecurity — 3 min read

A step-by-step guide to using Standalone-Windows-STIG-Script for compliant Windows systems, including parameters and verification.

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#Windows Security #system hardening #Windows STIG #Windows updates #FireFox

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Windows 10 System-Wide Ad Blocker Script for Better…

2021-04-02 (Modified: 2026-08-01) — Written by SimeonOnSecurity — 1 min read

Block ads, trackers, and telemetry on Windows 10 using this powerful PowerShell script that utilizes the hosts file and Windows Firewall for system-wide ad-blocking.

A Windows 10 desktop with a PowerShell window showing ad-blocking script code, surrounded by abstract data packets being filtered, set against a dark background with vibrant colors.

#Windows 10 #Telemetry Blocking #Powershell Script #privacy #Security

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Windows-Optimize-Harden-Debloat: Automate Security

2020-12-29 (Modified: 2026-08-01) — Written by SimeonOnSecurity — 8 min read

This comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to optimize, harden, and debloat your Windows system for improved performance, security, and privacy.