Multiple Email Addresses To Address A Need
For several years now I have been using multiple e-mail addresses to both organize and compartmentalize my e-mail. I have found several tricks worth sharing ...
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Encryption
Encryption is the process of encoding messages or information in such a way that only authorized parties can read it. In an encryption scheme, the ...
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Veteran in computer systems, malware removal and ransomware topics. I have been working in the field since 1985.
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Using Azure AD B2C Custom Policies
During this post, you will learn about custom policies, one of two sign-in options provided by an Azure AD B2C tenant (the other is user flows). Custom Policies allow us to create unique authentication methods based on our requirements.
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Encryption in VBA using the Microsoft NG Cryptography (CNG) API
This article series will show you how to utilise the Next Generation Cryptography (CNG) API from Microsoft for modern hashing and encrypting/decrypting in VBA.
In this part: Encryption.
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Hashing in VBA using the Microsoft NG Cryptography (CNG) API
This article series will show you how to utilise the Next Generation Cryptography (CNG) API from Microsoft for modern hashing and encrypting/decrypting in VBA.
In this part: Hashing.
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Storing encrypted data in Microsoft Access
This article series will show you how to utilise the Next Generation Cryptography (CNG) API from Microsoft for modern hashing and encrypting/decrypting in VBA.
In this part: Storing hashed or encrypted data.
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Storing passwords in VBA using the Microsoft NG Cryptography (CNG) API
This article series will show you how to utilise the Next Generation Cryptography (CNG) API from Microsoft for modern hashing and encrypting/decrypting in VBA.
In this part: Handling passwords.
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Utilise Microsoft's Next Generation Cryptography (CNG) API in VBA
This article series will show you how to utilise the Next Generation Cryptography (CNG) API from Microsoft for modern hashing and encrypting/decrypting in VBA.
In this part: Compatible with other environments.
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Internet Explorer and Secure HTTP Don't Mix
Microsoft Internet Explorer prior to version 11 does not support modern encryption. A client connecting to a properly-configured modern web server, claiming to be Internet Explorer with a version prior to 11, is actually a robot spoofing its browser identification and should be blocked.
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Using Bitlocker to encrypt virtual machines
This is another small article in my Bitlocker article series.
It is about encrypting virtual machines.
The scenario that I am securing the VM against, is that an attacker has physical access to the host and is trying to read out the virtual hard drive of the guest systems.
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We have bitlocker ...so we need MBAM, too?
In this article, I will take a look at Microsoft Bitlocker Administration and Monitoring (“MBAM”) and conclude, why I prefer my own scripts for deployment and management.
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Standalone RD Gateway Server without RDS Infrastructure
In this article, will demonstrate how to deploy standalone RD gateway server on 2012 R2 server without deploying RDS infrastructure. RD Gateway is a built-in windows server role and allows RDP to internal servers from the internet through the Https tunnel.
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Bitlocker and multi-booting
If you are asking yourself "will Bitlocker allow me to install several encrypted instances of windows 10 on the same drive?", here is your answer.
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How to manually pre-provision Bitlocker
This is yet another bitlocker article. I will cover only a very small aspect: the pre-provisioning process.
Without getting technical, this process means “turning on bitlocker before anything else”.
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How to use Bitlocker on Windows 10 Home
This is a quick tutorial that will show you how to use Bitlocker in case you feel a need to use it, even on Windows 10 Home
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5 crazy windows security problems that are homemade
If someone asked you: "what is the single dumbest thing Microsoft has ever done?", what would you answer?
Since I am mainly an IT security guy, here is my answer from a security perspective.
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How to create a file-based bitlocker protector for recovery and support purposes
Those who administer bitlocked networks with pre-boot authentication know how unpleasant it can get if you would like to start a device in the absence of the user. I will remind you of a well-known way that lets you boot up and/or recover these machines at ease and help you to use it safely.
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Simple Reversible Encryption for VBScripts
Leaving sensitive information (like passwords) in clear text scripts is never a good practice, though it's sometimes unavoidable. This set of VBScript functions can be used to obscure critical information making it at least a little more difficult for curious eyes (or worse) to see.
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Tokenization vs Encryption: Learn Differences Between Both
This article covers an all-important comparison between Tokenization vs Encryption. Also, read about What Tokenization & Encryption is in detail. Both technologies are used for Cloud data security to prevent cyber crimes.
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What is Convergent Encryption?
In this article, I explain what Convergent Encryption is and how it can be used.
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Blockchain: Beyond Cryptocurrency
In this interview with the head of client strategy for blockchain developer Very, we take a look inside the growing popularity of blockchain development and how this technology can make an impact beyond Bitcoin.
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Encryption is the process of encoding messages or information in such a way that only authorized parties can read it. In an encryption scheme, the intended communication information or message, referred to as plaintext, is encrypted using an encryption algorithm, generating ciphertext that can only be read if decrypted. For technical reasons, an encryption scheme usually uses a pseudo-random encryption key generated by an algorithm. An authorized recipient can easily decrypt the message with the key provided by the originator to recipients, but not to unauthorized interceptors.